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With this book Okabe Kakuya has produced a concise catalougue of a collection of Japanese sword guards, or tsubas. It is unknown if a list of tsubas, or tsuba makers has been collected like this in any other works. The author first delves into the...

The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship discusses the Japanese Sword, training, Famous Swordsmen, techniques, distance and timing, attacks and counters and more

Taira Shinken, founder of Okinawan Ryu Kyu Kobudo wrote this book many years ago. Masters Publication was first to re-publish this book with the original photos.  180 pages.

A fantastic place to start for anyone that wants to study the evolution and construction of samurai warriors weapon of choice. You will learn how it was actually made, how to take care for the sword exactly so as to not damage the sword blade plus...

A brief history on the evolution of the Samurai sword and the use of them in both politics and military agendas.

THE JAPANESE SWORD is a weapon steeped in history and long-developed over many centuries. Swords may differ in size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture --- the most commonly known types of Japanese swords are the katana, wakizashi, and...

Hugo Castello was the man who taught Bruce Lee fencing techniques that he then used in JKD. Hugo is the definitive master of the art of fencing and this book will teach you all this and more, from hand techniques to foot work, parrying and striking...

Master Sueyoshi Akeshi is a modern day Samurai, Shugendo Monk, acupressure specialist and tireless world traveller, who teaches his skills world wide.  In this terrific book he teaches the art of drawing the sword, or Mugen Kai Ryu of Iaido. ...

Taira Shinken, founder of Okinawan Ryu Kyu Kobudo wrote this book many years ago. Masters Publication was first to re-publish this book with the original photos.  180 pages.