Tenshin Shoden Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu Matsui Kenji Shinto-ryu Kenjutsu

Title Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu
Author Matsui Kenji
Publication year 1994

This is a very rare and fully illustrated book on Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu.Recommended by Kageyama Jiro,the president of All Japan Kendo Federation.Hundreds of photos are contained so that even beginners can learn basic body movements easily.Old documents are contained at the end of this book.

In the forword to this book,Kageyama Jiro,the president of All Japan Kendo Federation,says"This book is a compilation of Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu and Shinto-ryu Kenjutsu.All Japan Kendo Federation's Jojotsu is based on Kendo,Iaido and Jodo.And All Japan Kendo Federation is based on Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu.They say that Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu is sophisticated old martial arts.There have not been good references of Shindo Muso-ryu Jojutsu.It is really meaningful to techniques of them are open to the public and explained in detail."

1900 Hakase Kenbai Hakse by Jikishin Kage-ryu Master Yamada Jirokichi Vintage Illustrated Sword Dance Book

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Title Kenbu(Kenbai) Hakase

Editor Kobukan Yamada Jirokichi

Publication year　1900(Original Period Item)

This is a very rare and fully illustrated book on sword dance(or Kenjutsu).

It is true that there is something artistic about kenbu(kenbai) but

it was edited by Yamada Jirokichi,known as a Jikishin Kage-ryu 15th successor,and so shows the essence of Kenjutsu(Kendo.)

As the front cover shows,Yamada Jirokichi,the author of this book,was a 

diciple of Sakakibara Kenkichi,called the last swordman.It is well-known that  he met with Sakakibara Kenkichi at his Dojo in 1884 and decided to practice Kenjutsu in earnest.

Then he learned Kenjutsu under Sakakibara.Also,he practiced Jikishin Kage-ryu under Yamada Hachiro with Sakakibra's agreement because Yamada thought he should master Kata and Shinai alike. 

It is a good reference if you are interested in Kenjutsu(Kendo),

especially in Jikishin Kage-ryu.

approx 280 pages

Kindai Kendo Meicho Taikei 14vol 40 great works included 1986

Title Kindai Kendo Meicho Taikei
Publication year 1986

This is an extremely rare Kendo book titled Kindai Kendo Meicho Taikei.It is composed of 14 volumes.The original retail price is approx $1500.

The preface to this book says,"This book compiles more than 40 works selected carefully from among representative Kendo books,which have been published over the past 70 years(from the Meiji period to the early Showa period)."

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Illustrated Jujutsu,Kenbo,Torinawa Book from 16 Jujuts Schools

This is an extremey rare book on Jujutsu,Kenbo and Torinawa.It was published in 1896(116 years ago).Fortunately,it has a lot of illustrations in it and so you can learn the movement of Jujutsu,Kenbo and Torinawa through them.

Judo is derived from Jujutsu.Before Jigoro Kano founded Judo,in Japan many people learned Jujutsu.

It was first published in 1887.This is a 17th edition.In only 9 years,it was reprinted 16 times.Many Japanese people seemed to have read this book in those days.

The Waza in this book are selected carefully from among ones from 16 Japanese Jujutsu schools.

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DVD Selection Japanese Kenjutsu Tenshin Shoden KatoriShinto-ryu,Nodachi Jigen-ryu

Title DVD Selection Japanese Kenjutsu

Japanese Title Nihon no Kenjutsu-Jyutsugi Shokai

This book features three Japanese old Martial Arts-Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto(from 5 to 48)-ryu,Yagyu Shingan-ryu(from 49 to 66) and Yakumaru Jigen-ryu,also called Nodachi Jigen-ryu(from 67 to 87)

About Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu

Yagyu Shingan Ryu is divided into Tohoku Den,Tokyo Den,Kansai Den(Sato School).Morihei Ueshiba,the founder of Aikido learned Yagu Shingan Ryu(also called Gotoha Yagyu ryu) at a Dojo located in Osaka when he was young.

Fortunately,it comese with a DVD. Recommended Book!

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Very Rare Aikido Book The Way to Union with Ki Koichi Tohei in English

Title The Way to Union with Ki

Author Koichi Tohei

This is a very rare Aikido book written by Koichi Tohei.Fortunately,it is written in English,not in Japanese.

In the foreword to this book Koichi Tohei says"In this book I have explained the basic movements of mind and body coordination.In life we cannot predict in what form or at what time troubles will beseech us.This is why it is important to prepare by learning how to move with mind and body unified."

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Introduction to Aikido Goshinjutsu Mochizuki Minoru

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 I have ever published.

In the preface of this book,Minoru Mochizuki says,"I have published this book not only because many people from overseas have asked me to publish it and but also because there is no good book on Aikido."

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The World of Niten Ichi-ryu Miyamaoto Musashi

Title Miyamoto Musashi The World of Niten Ichi-ryu
Author 17th Head Master of Niten Ichi-ryu

He is a legendary great swordsman in Japan.And it is well-known that he has founded Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu.Also,he is famous for fabulous black-and-white paintings.Almost all the Japanese know his name.

In addition to being a great Master Swordman,Musahi Miyamoto has been a famous painter.He has been one of the most popular and respected Master Swordmen.But little is known about him because there are very few ref materilas.

It is composed of 167 pages and has a lot of B&W photos.

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The Essence of Ono-ha Ittoryu by Sasamori Junzaburo

Title The Essence of Itto-ryu
Author Sasamori Junzo


He is a 16th Head Master of Ono-ha Itto-ryu.
Born in Aomori prefecture,he learned about Onoha Itto-ryu kenjutsu under his father Sasamori Yozo at Hokushido Dojo.Later,he entered into Waseda University located in Tokyo and learned about Kendo under Takano Sasaburo,a great Kendo Master.

It is composed of 639 pages and has a lot of B&W photos.

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Goju-ryu Karate Master Otsuka Tadahiko Keigi Kendo

Title Keigi Kendo
Author Otsuka Tadahiko Goju-ryu Karate Master
Publication Year 1975

This is an extremely rare Martial Art book written by Tadahiko Otsuka Goju-ryu Karate Master.It seems that it was published for correspondence course.So it has a lot of B&W photos in it so that even beginners can understand basic movement of karate with ease.

This is the first time I have ever come acros them.

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First Aikido Book published in Japan Ueshiba Morihei

Title Aikido
Publication Year 1962
Author Ueshiba Kisshomaru
Supervising Editor Ueshiba Morihei

This is a very rare Aikido book written by Ueshiba Kisshomaru and supervised by Ueshiba Morihei,the founder of Aikido.

In the preafce to this book,the author Ueshiba Kisshomaru says,"Aikido was founded by my grandfather,Ueshiba Morihei.However,there is no book on Aikido for people who would like to learn it."

As the preface says,this is a first Aikido book publihed in Japan.

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Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido Kyohan Mitani Yoshisato

Title Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido Kyohan
Author Yoshisato Mitani
In the preface to this book,Mitani Yoshisato says,"I have learned Iaido under Yamaoka Sensei and Masaoka Sensei in my hometown.But both passed away and I am over 80 years old now.I would really like to introduce what they taught me-the essence of Iaido."

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Mas Oyama Masutatsu Kyokushin Karate Photo Collection

Title Kyokushin Karate Mas Oyama Photo Collection
Author Masutatsu Oyama
Publication Year 1984

This is a very rare Kyokushin Karate photo collection,entitled Karate kyokugen no Sekai.

The contents is as follows.
The Earth Book
The Book of Water
The Fire Book
The Book of Emptiness
The Wind Book

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Daito-ryu Secret Techniques Takeda Sokaku

Title Daito-ryu Secret Techniques Encyclopedia
Author Shiro Omiya
Publication year 1999

The postscript says,"This book intorduces many waza,called Daitor-yu aiki giho no kuden,Chuden,Okuden,Hiden."

"Daito-ryu 3 densho are included,as an appendix. Daito-ryu jujutsu hiden mokuroku,Daito-ryu aiki jujutsu hiden,Daito-ryu aiki jujutsu hiden ohgi.They contain many waza that Sokaku Takeda taught.They are very useful for those who try to reproduce them exactly."

It can be said that this is one of must-have books if you are interested in Daito-ryu.

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The History of Kendo Yamada Jirokichi Nihon Kendoshi

Title The History of Kendo
Author Yamada Jirokichi
Publication Year 1955(reprinted edition)

This book is recommended by All Japan Kendo Federation.

The narrow book wrapper says,'Yamada Jirokichi was a leading expert on Kendo and was known as Sakakibara Kenkichi's best pupil.Also,he studied the history of Kendo.
It contains an accurate and informative history of Kendo.It is a required reading for those who want to be Kendo players."

Okinawaden Bubishi Otsuka Tadahiko,Higa Yuchoku,Miyagi Chojun

Title Okinawaden Bubishi

Tlanslator Otsuka Tadahiko

Foreword Higa Yuchoku

In the foreword to this book,the translator Otsuka Tadahiko says,"This Okinawaden Bubishi is closely connected with Goju-ryu Karatedo and has been copied ever since Miyagi Chojun obtained it.

I have been looking for the origin of Goju-ryu Karatedo because I wanted to obtained this Okinawaden Bubisi."

If you are interested in Goju-ryu Karatedomthis book is a must-have book.

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Judo Koza God of Judo Kyuzo Mifune recommended by Kodokan

Title Judo Koza

Publicaton Year 1955

Supervising Editor Kyuzo Mifune,Kazuzo Kudo

These books are supervised by Kyuzo Mifune,Kazuzo Kudo and written by many great Judo players including Mifune Kyuzo.The slipcase says,"Recommended by Kodokan and All Japan Judo Federation"Comprehensive Judo Text Book.It can be said that it is one of must-have books if you are interested in Kodokan Judo.

This Judo Koza is becoming hard-to-come by here in Japan.

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Ryukyu Bojutsu no Hiketsu Murakami katsumi

Title Ryukyu Bojutsu no Hiketsu

Publication Year 1983

Author Murakami Katasumi

This is his second book on Bojutsu.Also,this book contains a lot of photos in it,so it will be a good textbook if you are interested in Bojutsu.

He is an expert on Shorin-ryu(7th dan) and Toon-ryu.He has published another Martial Arts book,entitled "Karatedo and Ryukyu Kobudo"

In the preface to this book,Katsumi Murakami says,"This is an sequel edition to my previous book,'Introduction to Bojutsu'The previous book was for beginners focusing on the basics.This is a commentary on Bojutsu deals with advanced techniques."

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Okinawaden Gojuryu Karatedo Miyazato Eiichi Gojuryu Karate Master

Title Okinawaden Gojuryu Karatedo

Author Miyazato Eiichi

Publicaion Year 1978

 

This is an extremely rare Gojuryu Karate book written by Miyazato Eiichi,who is a successor to Okinawa Gojuryu Karate(the founder is Miyagi Chojun).This book includes a photo of his practicing Karate with Miyagi Chojun at the top of this book.It was published 25 years after Miyagi Chojun passed away and Miyazato Eiichi opened his Dojo.

This book will provide a step-by-step guide. It is a must-have book if you are interested in Goju-ryu Karate.

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Zukai Hiketsu Jujutsu Gekiken Dokushuho 1894

Title Jujutsu Gekiken Dokushuho

Publication Year 1894

Author Yokono Shizuji

This is a vintage Jujutsu teach-yourself book and as tilte says,includes many illustrations.You can learn a lot about Japanese old martial arts.It was published in 1894(117 years ago)

This book is divided into the following prts.

1Jujutsu 2Kenjusu 3Kyujutsu 4 Jyujutsu

He has published another Jujutsu book entitled Hiden Jujutsu Kito Yushin in 1892.

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