The Complete Martial Arts of Japan Volume One: Gekken (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781495915048)

Originally published in 1898. A translation of a Japanese Martial Arts Manual. Descriptions of techniques for Kenjutsu (sword techniques), Sojutsu (spear techniques), Kyujutsu (Japanese archery) as well as how to cut Maki-wara and swimming techniques. Includes the original illustrations on every page along with a full translation. Key Japanese terms are retained with an explanation given.Part one of a three part series.First time in translation.

Author: Eric Shahan, Sadamoto Sugawara
ISBN-10: 1495915042
ISBN-13: 9781495915048
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2014
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.26d