Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan Book 1: Koryu Bujutsu Edited by Diane Skoss Torazo Shimizu In volume 1: the Art

In volume 1: the Art of Seizing and Locking

originally filmed in 1974 as related material for "Aikido - The Principles of Sword

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Contents BASSAIDAI

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Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan Book 1: Koryu Bujutsu Edited by Diane Skoss Torazo Shimizu In volume 1: the ArtKoryu Bujutsu is the first new book on the arts of the Japanese samurai to appear in over twenty years. Written by the foremost Western practitioner writers, these eight essays are based on experiences with authentic Japanese traditions and teachers gained during decades spent living, researching, and training in Japan. Together they offer a fascinating, literate, and insightful view into the classical warrior ways of feudal Japan. Compiled and edited