For the first time Yamabe Harumasa's book on Hanbo or "Half-staff" self defense for women. One of the first martial arts books geared towards women and written by a woman, this book was first published in 1909. Yamabe Harumasa, the authoress, studied several types of martial arts and consulted with many teachers before compiling this book. The original book is reprinted in its entirety with an English translation.
Here is a manual for anyone interested in the basic use of the Hanbo, cane and walking stick for self-defense. This Pro-Bushi Basic Manual covers the essential techniques and tactics needed to defend yourself against most common types of attacks. The Hanbo, cane and walking stick are one of the few legal weapons that can be carried on planes or in court rooms.
Translation of a Hanbo Justu "Half-Staff" manual by Takamatsu Toshitsugu writing under the name of Yokuoh. This is a reprint, transcription and translation. The original document is reproduced along with a transcript of the hand writing into standard Japanese characters and an English translation.
The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
The book reveals the secrets of the technique of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu - a famous and popular style of martial arts. It is a continuation of the book: "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Martial Art of Samurais". It describes in detail the methods of Hiden Mokuroku - Nikajo (the second group of base techniques of the Daito-ryu school). The book contains a large number of illustrations with a detailed description of the features of the style techniques and will be useful for everybody who studies martial arts. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1. Nikajo - Idori Chapter 2. Nikajo - Hanza Handachi Chapter 3. Nikajo - Tachiai Chapter 4. Nikajo - Ushiro dori Conclusion
Journey to the Heart of Aikido presents the teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei, one of the few remaining direct students of Morihei Ueshiba, the legendary founder of Aikido. After a lifetime of practice and teaching in Japan, the United States, and Europe, Anno Sensei conveys through his teachings Aikido's essential spirit of love, harmony, gratitude, and purification with simple authenticity and eloquence. Author and translator Linda Holiday--herself a senior instructor of Aikido--brings to life the intimacy of this communication through translated discourses on the deep practice of Aikido and candid dialogues between Anno sensei and Western students. Journey to the Heart of Aikido includes Linda Holiday's vivid account of her adventure as a young woman studying Aikido in the mystical region of Kumano, Japan, in the 1970s, and a poignant telling of Anno sensei's life and his first-hand experience of training with Aikido's founder. An essential resource for the global Aikido community, Journey to the Heart of Aikido also offers spiritual teachings relevant to all contemporary seekers, touching a wide range of themes such as the meaning of martial arts, the integration of body and spirit, the truth of interconnectedness, and the practice of peace, offering all readers insight into the profound spiritual questions at the heart of life.
