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).

This excellent staff training book contains over 250 detailed jojutsu illustrations with introduction, biography, notes and insights. Legend has it that the Shinto Muso Ryu style of Jojutsu was founded after Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi (17th century samurai) lost a duel. Katsuyoshi traveled on his musha shugyo to test what he had mastered in Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu. He was unprepared for his loss to Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) who was an expert swordsman and ronin, credited with winning over 60 duels. After his loss, Katsuyoshi withdrew into seclusion, practicing swordsmanship and performing purification rituals in an effort to perfect his technique. Fujita Seiko (1898-1966) was a Japanese martial artist and military instructor who many consider to be the last Koga Ninjutsu master. During the Wolrd War 2 he taught special training in the Army Academy of Nakano.

Warrior Origins is an account of the history and legends of the world's prominent martial arts and how they share a common heritage. It chronicles the origins of the Shaolin warrior monks, Shaolin Kung-Fu and their celebrated founder, Bodhidharma, who is also considered the first patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism. The book considers Bodhidharma's origins in the context of ancient Persia and its royal houses and continues with the rise of Karate from ancient Okinawan roots to Japan and then into a global sport. It connects the record of Ninja and Ninjutsu and the influence of some of its latter luminaries, including Seiko Fujita, whilst also revealing new evidence on renowned martial artists such as Bruce Lee. This work takes a dramatically original approach to the heart of the martial arts and their founders. Author Dr Hutan Ashrafian, who holds black belt grades in several martial art styles, including a 5th Dan in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate and championship medals in Karate and Judo at World and European Masters level, delineates the inheritance of these arts using innovative evolutionary approaches to find previously unidentified links between them. Warrior Origins traces the pattern from Bodhidharma to the remarkable diversity of modern martial arts.

A review of historical documents regarding the short stick in Japanese Martial arts by two masters. Takamatsu Toshitsugu and Ueno Takashi both taught Japanese short staff techniques. This work shows their actual Densho (transmission books) along with a translation of the content. Other arts are also reviewed along with the respective historical documents. A rare book of the written records of these two masters of martial arts.

Translation of Fujita Seiko's 1938 lecture on Ninja and Ninjutsu. Also includes the complete Japanese edition of this extremely rare book as well as a reprinting and translation of an even rarer short pamphlet Fujita Seiko sent out about the martial arts guardian god Marishi Ten.

For the first time in English a book has been published that tells the complete story of the beautiful Japanese erotic art Kinbaku (Japanese erotic bondage): its historical roots, artistic development, key personalities and intriguing techniques. ¿The Beauty of Kinbaku¿, a new book by renowned authority and teacher Master "K", is the result of a lifetime of study and four years of intensive research, much of it in Japan, making it the most comprehensive volume on its subject in English. Included in its 192 lavishly illustrated pages are chapters on:* The origins and history of this fascinating subject - from ancient times to the present day.* Its evolution as an art form, from medieval martial art to modern erotic pleasure. * Twenty five mini biographies of its most notable artists and practitioners throughout the years.* A photo gallery with 109 brand new and stunningly beautiful photographs by shibari artist and teacher Master "K"!* For the first time in English, an extensive glossary that describes and defines all of the classic kinbaku ties used from the past to the present.* A clearly illustrated "How-to" section showing you how to complete three of the most important ties upon which many tying patterns are based.* An extensive bibliography.

Keiko Shokon is the third volume in a series that aims to demystify the rare and often misunderstood fighting arts of the Japanese warrior. Do these arts still have relevance in a modern technological world? How are they being preserved? What pitfalls face practitioners struggling to maintain these arts in a culture so foreign to that of their origins? These questions are discussed by a unique group of practitioner/writers in eight provocative essays certain to challenge many cherished and widely held preconceptions.

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

"Jodo Notebook" is a fully illustrated manual of the Basic techniques (Kihon) of Shindo Muso Ryu (SMR) and the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei (ZNKR),and the 12 Kata of Seitei Jodo. It is an invaluable supplement to Jodo training to make learning easier and faster as well. Jodo (Japanese stick fighting) is taught either in Shindo Muso Ryu, or in the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei under the name Seitei Jodo. Both systems share the same Basics (12 Kihon). The differences are in the Kata (12 in Seitei Jodo, and 64 in SMR), and the training with other weapons arts besides the Jo and the Sword (Tachi) in Shindo Muso Ryu (in the 64 SMR Kata). The ZNKR Jodo organization is by far the largest international Jodo organization. Very few books are available on Jodo. Jodo is taught worldwide, but newer literature in English is hard to get. Most of the literature is in Japanese.The Notebook is made to fill this gap in literature. The author is co-writer with George W. Alexander of The Dictionary of Japanese Martial Arts, and illustrator of The Way of White Crane Karate, both from Yamazato Productions.