The Complete Martial Arts of Japan: The Complete Series

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Originally published in 1898. Three Japanese martial arts books covering all the martial arts studied by Samurai. The Samurai who wrote this book included illustrated descriptions of Kenjutsu (sword techniques), Sojutsu (spear techniques), Kyujutsu (Japanese archery, ) Jujutsu, Ikai (Sword Drawing) Shikomi Zue (Sword Concealed in a Cane) as well as how to do test-cutting with a Katana and perform Kenbu (Sword Dance.) These important early books on Japanese martial arts are available in a single volume for the first time. Includes the original illustrations on every page along with a full translation. First English translation.