L’Art du Combat des Samouraïs

Traité de combat médiéval.
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In this book, Masaaki Hatsumi, the most famous ninja master in the world, explores the history of sword fighting with his expertise as a practitioner, sharing with the reader his thoughts on the esoteric symbolism of this warrior art. It features a variety of classic and less classic techniques, including those of Ninja kenpo, Yagyu Shinkage-ryu, as well as two-sword techniques.

Drawing on his experience and knowledge, the author presents the advanced techniques and their practical applications, using the stick, spear, naginata and kusarigama. More mysterious, it also reveals secret techniques (undisclosed), including techniques in armor and a variety of famous forms of mutodori drawing on the rare illustrated writings that have survived through time.

This book, extensively illustrated with photos of the author in action as well as calligraphy painted by renowned samurai masters such as Asari Matashichiro and Yamaoka Tesshu, important historical scrolls, and a multitude of rare illustrations, demonstrates, if need be. , the grace and beauty of Japanese sword fighting.