From popular forms such as ju-jutsu, karate, and kung-fu to the less familiar practices of kyudo, kendo, and yabusame, this reference contains the rules of contest for all the major martial arts. Comprehensive, well-illustrated, and cross-referenced, its alphabetically arranged entries cover both technical and historical aspects. 301 illustrations. Republication of the London, 1991 edition.
The Complete Kano Jiu-Jitsu (Judo) by H. Irving Hancock, Katsukuma Higashi The best and most comprehensive guide to learning jiu-jitsu, this study features the complete system of 160 holds and throws. It is clearly illustrated by 487 photographs and four charts.
Bushido: Samurai Ethics and the Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe This volume eloquently explains the persistence of feudal Japan's morals, ethics, and etiquette into modern times and offers illuminating contrasts of bushido traditions with other religions and philosophies.
