Author: Carlos Febres
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329858654
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The Kanabō also known as Tetsubō (metallic staff) was a studded wooden club used in feudal Japan. This book is an introduction to the methodology and the techniques of this weapon.
Kagetora Ha Kanabō
Author: Carlos Febres
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329858654
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The Kanabō also known as Tetsubō (metallic staff) was a studded wooden club used in feudal Japan. This book is an introduction to the methodology and the techniques of this weapon.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329858654
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The Kanabō also known as Tetsubō (metallic staff) was a studded wooden club used in feudal Japan. This book is an introduction to the methodology and the techniques of this weapon.
Pauley's Guide
Author: Daniel C. Pauley
Publisher: Samantha Pauley
ISBN: 9780615233567
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher: Samantha Pauley
ISBN: 9780615233567
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Classical Weaponry of Japan
Author: Serge Mol
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770029416
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Classic Weaponry Of Japan is a Kodansha International publication.
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770029416
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Classic Weaponry Of Japan is a Kodansha International publication.
Secrets of the Samurai
Author: Oscar Ratti
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462902545
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe. The work begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy and then outlines the relentless progression of the military class toward absolute power. In addition to illustrating actual methods of combat, the authors discuss in detail the crucial training necessary to develop a warrior's inner power and to concentrate all his energies into a single force. Secrets of the Samurai is an essential text for anyone with an interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition also contains a new foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous previously unpublished illustrations by Oscar Ratti. Chapters include: The Bushi The Heimin The Centers of Martial Instruction Armed Bujutsu Unarmed Bujutsu Control and Power Strategic Principles Morality of Bujutsu
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462902545
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe. The work begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy and then outlines the relentless progression of the military class toward absolute power. In addition to illustrating actual methods of combat, the authors discuss in detail the crucial training necessary to develop a warrior's inner power and to concentrate all his energies into a single force. Secrets of the Samurai is an essential text for anyone with an interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition also contains a new foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous previously unpublished illustrations by Oscar Ratti. Chapters include: The Bushi The Heimin The Centers of Martial Instruction Armed Bujutsu Unarmed Bujutsu Control and Power Strategic Principles Morality of Bujutsu
Tigers, Devils, and Fools
Author: Edward Trimnell
Publisher: Beechmont Crest Pub
ISBN: 9780974833026
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A guide to the most useful and common Japanese proverbs. Proverbs are given in kanji, hiragana, and romaji. English definitions and cultural explanations are included. Recommended for all students of the Japanese language, and anyone with an interest in Japanese culture.
Publisher: Beechmont Crest Pub
ISBN: 9780974833026
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A guide to the most useful and common Japanese proverbs. Proverbs are given in kanji, hiragana, and romaji. English definitions and cultural explanations are included. Recommended for all students of the Japanese language, and anyone with an interest in Japanese culture.
Heroes of the Grand Pacification
Author: Elena Varshavskaya
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004489185
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
The book introduces the print-series Taiheiki eiyū den or Heroic Biographies from the 'Tale of Grand Pacification', designed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861), who is considered the founder of the heroic genre in Japanese prints. The series is devoted to the final years of the sixteenth century civil wars and the key figure of the day, Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536?–98). All fifty prints of the series are reproduced in full color. Each print is accompanied by a translation of the extensive texts incorporated into the composition and detailed historical and cultural commentaries. The introductory essay reviews the peculiarities of Kuniyoshi’s warrior images, explores the roots of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s popularity and discusses the texts in the prints as a source of information on the late medieval warriors’ outlook and battlefield practices.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004489185
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
The book introduces the print-series Taiheiki eiyū den or Heroic Biographies from the 'Tale of Grand Pacification', designed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861), who is considered the founder of the heroic genre in Japanese prints. The series is devoted to the final years of the sixteenth century civil wars and the key figure of the day, Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536?–98). All fifty prints of the series are reproduced in full color. Each print is accompanied by a translation of the extensive texts incorporated into the composition and detailed historical and cultural commentaries. The introductory essay reviews the peculiarities of Kuniyoshi’s warrior images, explores the roots of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s popularity and discusses the texts in the prints as a source of information on the late medieval warriors’ outlook and battlefield practices.
The Gold Demon
Author: Kōyō Ozaki
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Man-woman relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Man-woman relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description