Japanese Sword Fighting: Secrets of the Samurai by Masaaki Hatsumi - 2006-03-01

Tokyo: Kodansha USA, 2005. (JPN) 1st printing, No markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket with small srinkle to the top corner of front panel, Boards, 240pp, B&W photos and illus. From the flap: In this book, Masaaki Hatsumi, the most renonwned Budo and Ninja grandmaster in the world, explores the venerable history of Japanese sword fighting, sharing with the reader his reflections on the hidden essence of this revered martial art. He covers a variety of classical techniques including Ninja kenpo, Yagyu Shinkage-ryu, as well as two-sword techniques. Drawing on his deep knowledge, the author demonstrates advenced, practical applications of the art, using the stick, spear, naginata, and kusarigama. More mysterious, secret techniques are also discussed, including those involving armor, and the variety of renowned mutodori (no-sword) forms—the ultimate martial skill of the samurai. Works of calligraphy by famous samurai masters, such as Asari Matashichiro and Yamaoka Tesshu, accompany the… Read More

Kodansha USA. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket; Red/blk cover with blk lettering; DJ . is not priced clipped, slight shelf rubbed; no bent corners, creases, . underlining or highlightling; seems unread; No marks or writing, clean . tight binding;. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 4770021984 . First edition dated 2005; ; 240 pages .

Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International Ltd., 2007. Third edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The red boards are bright, no marks, many illustrations with 239 pp. The dust jacket is not price clipped and has no tears, it is in a Brodart cover now.

Kodansha International, 2005. Hard cover. Very good/Good. Jacket is worn, especially along edges. Inside jacket edges are tanned. Spine is cracked but secure. Cover edges are worn. Bottom cover edge is sunned. Inside is clean and unmarked.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Kodansha USA, 2006-03-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!