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

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...

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...

Originally printed in the early 1900's, F.J. Norman's book, The Fighting Man of Japan, is an excellent little book which tells of the early days of Samurai after the Meiji restoration in 1867.  The chapters include, The fight to the Death, Speppuku,...

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.