Ninjutsu its history and Ninja by Heishichiro Okuse

Title Ninjutsu its history and Ninja

Publication year 1963

This is a vintage Ninjutsu book by Heishichiro Okuse,who is one of the most famous Ninjutsu researcheres here in Japan.

In the postscript to this book,Heishichiro Okuse says,"Long ago,I publised a book,entitled Ninjutsu Hiden.This book mainly deals with Iga-Ryu Ninjutsu and in this book,I explained 'the origin and development of Ninjutsu' and 'The art of Ninjutsu' in detail. I have been thinking that I would like to write the best history of Ninjutsu from all over Japan from a broad point of view."

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Nippon-To Japanese Sword Inami Hakusui

Nippon-To Japanese Sword Inami Hakusui

This is an extremely rare book on Japanese sword and it is written in English.In my opinion,this is the first Englishi reference book on Japanese sword.

The Contents is as follows.ForewordIntroductionMomenclature of The Blade and Related FactsForging and TemperingPolishingHistory-Old SwordsGokaden and ShintoKoshiraeJapanese Eras with Corresponding Christian DatesList of The Most Famous Japanese Sword Makers and Com,parative Values of Swords

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Okinawaden Gojyu Ryu Karatedo Eiichi Miyazato

Okinawaden Gojyu Ryu Karatedo Eiichi Miyazato

This is an extremely rare Goju-Ryu karate book by Eiichi Miyazato-Goju-ryu Karate Master.It was published in 1978 by Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha.

Eiichi Miyazato (1922-1999) was recognized as the highest authority on Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do in the world after the death of of his teacher. He served as the senior most technical advisor for the Japan Karate Federation Goju-Kai, the governing body for all Okinawan and Japanese Goju-Ryu Karate. He was on the technical examination committee.

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Canon of Judo Kyuzo Mifune Judo Kyoten

The Canon of Judo: Classic Teachings on Principles and Techniques

This is an original edition of Canon of Judo by Kyuzo Mifune.Japanese Title Judo Kyoten Michi to Jutsu.It was published in 1956.This is a first edition.It can be said that it is one of the greatest Judo books.

The Canon Of Judo is a book was originally published in 1956, and written by Kodokan 10th dan, Kyuzo Mifune (1883-1965). The book covers almost all of the Kodokan recognized techniques, adds variations and new techniques, although Do-Jime is barely mentioned (p.126). The book also describes fifteen Kata developed by Mifune to teach adaptation through reversal and counters.

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Making Dolls by Yuki Atae

Making Dolls(Ningyo wo Tsukuru-人形をつくる) by Yuki Ata(与勇輝)
This is an extremely rare book by Yuki Atae.It was published in 1991.
Yuki Atae is an internationally known Japanese dollmaker, born September 17, 1937, in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Jaapan. His dolls are known for their fine detail and the subject matter of his work often (though not always) includes childhood innocence or nostalgic themes.
We've often been asked to obtain this book from overseas.It is becoming hard-to-come by here in Japan,undfortunately.
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Minoru Mochizuki Nyumon Aikido Goshinjutsu

Title Nyumon Aikido Goshinjutsu

Author Minoru Mochizuki

This is an extremely rare book written by Minoru Mochizuki.It was published in 1955.This is the first time we have ever come across.

In the preface of this book,Minoru Mochizuki says,"I have published this book because many people from overseas asked me to publish it and because there is no good book on Aikido,unfortunately."

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Jujutsu Gokuhi Shinden

TITLE Jujutsu Gokuhi Shinden

Author Tokinosuke Hisamatsu

Publication year 1903(Meiji 36,106 years ago!)

It seems that this book is based on Sekiguchi-ryu Jujutsu,which is exsisting Jujutsu School.
It is said that Sekiguchi-ryu was founded by Jushin Sekiguchi in Edo period.Jushin Sekiguchi went on a nationwide tour and taught Jujutsu."Jujutsu and his name has become well known to many people.

This is an extremely rare,vintage Jujutsu book,which has a illustration "on every page"."Gokuhi" means "Strictly confidential"It is a step-by-step instructional illustrated book.It introduces 23 Kata of Jujutsu w/ilustrations.It is a great ref material if you are interested in Jujutsu.

It is well-known that Judo is originally derived from Jujutsu.So it is a great collection if you are interested not only in Judo but also in Jujutsu.
This book is included in Seiko Fujita Bunko Mokuroku for your information.

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Shinden no Bujutsu Takenouchi-ryu

This is a rare takenouchi-ryu book,entitled Shinden no Bujutsu Takenouchi-ryu, published in Japan.It comes with video(approx 30 minutes).It is supervised by Takeuchi Toichiro.

It is becoming hard-to-come by here in Japan.

Softcover w/dust cover It is composed of 190 page and has a lot of photos in it.Step-by-step instruction manual.

Takenouchi-ryu is one of the most famous Jujutsu schools here in Japan.It is said that it is the oldest Jujutsu school of which you can trace the history.The fouder is Hisamori Takenouchi and is founded in 1532.This school has a great influence on many Japanese martial art schools.This school teaces Jujutsu,Bojutsu,Kogusoku,kenjutsu,Iai,Jutte and so on.

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Ninjutsu no Gokui by Gingetsu Ito

Ninjutsu no Gokui(The Essence of Ninjutsu)

First edition was published in 1917(Taisho Era).It was published in 1924 and is 50th Edition.In only 7 years,it was reprinted 50 times.So many people seem to have read this book. here in Japan.

1Ninjutus ni taisuru Goaki o Tadasu

2Ninjutsu no Keitaiteki Homen

3Ninjutsuno Keitaiteki Homenni tsuite Hio no bu ni Zokusuru Goton no Jutsu

4Ninjutsu no Keitaiteki Homen ni okeru Mushoku Mushu Musei no Gokui

5Ninjutsu no Shiniteki Homen

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Oyojizai Ninjutsu to Kankinjutsu by Gingetsu Ito

Vintage Gingetsu Ito Ninjutsu Book

Publication Year 1923(Taisho11)

In this book Gingetsu Ito says,"a certain Ninjutsu article appeared serially in Asahi Shinbun,which is one of the most famous newspaper companies.It met with a favorable reputation,contrary to expectation.That is why some Ninjutsu books came out."

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