Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai by Masaaki Hatsumi
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Book Reviews of Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai
Book Review: The best of Soke Masaaki Hatsumi books
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are looking for a book that completely breaks down everything about a technique and literally spoon feeds you, then this is not the book, nor the art for you.
This book is phenomenally written and fairly translated. It isn't the easiest to understand; however, if you have been taught by a shid'shi (5th-9th dan-degree black belt), have been to or seen one of Soke's classes on YouTube, then you know that most of what is taught and said is a veritable puzzle left to be sorted out and understood by the individual student. This book is most helpful when used to review what is learned in class or to study beforehand what your shid'shi will cover. My instructors use this book constantly to both refresh their memories and to study before going to Japan or practicing with their shihan (15th dan).
Book Review: This is a Densho
Summary: 5 Stars
A Densho is a japanese scroll detailing the techniques of a ryu (school) of martial arts. As such, this book has a lot of words and pictures but without the knowledge and training to put it all together, it probably won't make any sense to you. Bujinkan members will appreciate this book. Don't expect it to be a how to type of book, it's more of a list of techniques for each of the 9 ryus with a basic description and several pictures and anecdotes from Soke Hatsumi. That said, I love this book, there are so many little things about it that keep me thinking late at night like why did he put a picture by Salvador Dali on page 38. Excellent Book! I bought two copies so I can ruin one reading it over and over and keep one on the shelf.Book Review: More than a martial arts book
Summary: 5 Stars
Fighting Techniques is a multi-layered book. While sold as a martial arts book, it is also an art book and a book on philosophy.
The martial arts portion consists of the scrolls, both in photographs and translation, of the various schools of martial arts that the author holds. These scrolls at one time were secret and never revealed to the public. The art book is obvious from the photographs and composition. The text, other than the martial arts portion, are the author's philosophy.
Book Review: A Glimpse at the Magic!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you've ever met Hatsumi Sensei face to face, and even just exchanged a few short words, you can just feel something amazing about the man. This book is a must for anyone's martial arts library.Book Review: Another Gem from the Grand Master
Summary: 5 Stars
Filled with detail that any martial artist will find useful, but especially for the Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu practitioner. If you only buy one of Hatsumi Sensei's books, this is the MUST buy!