For the first time ever the historical records of the Asayama Ichiden Ryu school with translation. This school was taught Ueno Takashi, Sato Kinbei, Fujita Seiko and many others. This historical transmission booklet includes all techniques and brief history of the school. This information was once secret and is now presented in a unique format including the original densho (transmission book) and full translation. The book includes descriptions of all techniques and has various drawings throughout.
Budō Taijutsu (Martial Arts Body Technique), combines the essence of nine classical martial art systems from Japan. Through his organisation, the Bujinkan, Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi-sensei has overseen the growth of Budō Taijutsu to many thousands of practitioners worldwide. Its training philosophy of developing your response in accordance with the situation provides both a dynamic martial art and practical form of self-defence. In Budō Taijutsu: An Illustrated Reference Guide of Bujinkan Dōjō Budō Taijutsu, author and illustrator Duncan Mitchell provides a comprehensive training manual for both beginners and experienced students. The book starts with basic training advice, physical preparation exercises and how to take a fall safely before moving on to providing clear diagrams and brief explanations for the essential basic techniques of striking, joint locks, throws, choking and self-defence. The second half of the guide then gives detailed descriptions of Kata (practice forms) for: Shinden Fudō Ryū Dakentaijutsu Kuki Shinden Ryū Dakentaijutsu Takagi Yōshin Ryū Jūtaijutsu Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu Kotō Ryū Koppōjutsu Togakure Ryū Ninpō Taijutsu
The complete Japanese work on Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu by Fujita Seiko with full translation. The work includes numerous diagrams of the movements as well as explanation by the author with translations into English. An added section of the complete technique listing of the Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu as well as the attached schools within including: Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu (sword), Ikkaku Ryu Jutte (truncheon), Uchida Ryu Tanjojutsu (short stick), Ittatsu Ryu Hojojutsu (rope binding) and Isshin Ryu Kusarigama (chain and sickle).
For the first time ever the historical records of the Koto Ryu Koppojutsu school with translation. This school was given to Ueno Takashi from Takamatsu Toshitsugu and includes all history, techniques, weak points chart and hidden teachings of the school. This information was once secret and is now presented in a unique format including the original densho (transmission book) and full translation. The book includes descriptions of all techniques and has various drawings throughout. The history presented includes related schools taught alongside this school.
A manual of self-defence techniques using a long or short stick. The bookhows some 50 moves, each demonstrated in photographs with step-by-stepnstructions.
Thought-provoking ContentThis book contains thought-provoking content that only someone with 46 years of experience in Bujinkan can write. By reading this book, I think you will be able to understand the profound meaning of Hatsumi-Sensei's words. -- Keiji Nakadai, Honbu Dai-Shihan JapanUse This Valuable Insight WiselyKnowledge - talks. Wisdom - listening. I say that you, as a martial artist, are wise to listen to the knowledge revealed in this valuable book. Ilan is an example to us of how to remain truthful and not waver. He is someone who talks and teaches through his own actions. So please, when you have read the book and learned what Ilan says, use this valuable insight wisely. -- Sveneric Bogsäter, Dai-Shihan HollandA Must-read for Aspiring TeachersIt Takes a Ninja is a must-read for those aspiring to be teachers, not only in the martial arts but in any endeavor. It lays out a precise method and attitude needed to train the next generation for success. My hat goes off to Ilan Gattegno for another wonderful book. I highly recommend it. -- Bud Malmstrom, Dai-Shihan, USA. Brilliant and Insightful BookOnce again, Ilan Gattegno has written another brilliant and insightful book, recoding and providing a commentary on his many wonderful years of experience in the Bujinkan. I thoroughly commend this important book to everyone in the Bujinkan, other martial artists and indeed anyone who is interested in reading about a unique life journey. -- Peter King, Dai Shihan, U.K.
A Jujutsu instruction manual for the Shinto Rikugo School, which was a blend of six different classical Jujutsu schools published in Japan in 1913. This school was set up to compete with the popular Kodokan Judo. Jujutsu 1913 was one of the earliest Japanese martial arts guides to use photographs to show how to do techniques. Jujutsu 1913 contains 200 black and white photographs and illustrations showing the proper way to set up various throws, sweeps, chokes and grappling techniques. The titles and descriptions have all been translated into English for the first time. An invaluable look into how Jujutsu was taught in the pre-war era. An excellent book for Jujutsu (Jiujitsu), Judo, BJJ or Japanese martial arts researchers or practitioners.
For over fifty years, Masaaki Hatsumi Soke has shared his ninja and samurai lessons and knowledge with Bujinkan members all over the world. He sees himself not as a martial arts warrior, but as an artist painting with broad strokes and layers of creativity. To understand Soke's training, we must understand him, his dedication, and gifts. In Bujinkan Inspired, the contributors share their unique understanding of the martial arts stages of learning within the Japanese martial arts. While each of these senior Bujinkan instructors may express the art differently, in Bujinkan Inspired, they offer their shared insights to training with Hatsumi-soke and Shu-Ha-Ri, an elusive path to mastery. Contributors: Andrej Jasenc · Arnaud Cousergue · Christian Petroccello · Dani Esteban · Eduard Divantman · Ilan Gattegno · Joe Maurantonio · Moti Nativ · Paul Fisher · Paul Masse · Peter King · Phil Legare · Richard Van Donk · Robin Doenicke · Sheila Haddad · Simon Yeo · Steffen G. Frצhlich Chapters include: My Chimp Doesn't Write Like Shakespeare · Beyond Rational Description · Breathe the Same Air · With the Basics We Can Fight · Budo is Life · The Changing or Adjustable Fist · About Awareness · The Peace of Budo · The Strength of Connection · To Fight a Jaguar · Value of Life · Developing Excellence · Less is More · Patience is Essential · Sharing Evolution · Depart but Never Forget
