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Albrecht Duerer’s “Book of Fencing”

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till on of my favorites, Duerer’s work dates back to the year 1510 and is – except maybe Paulus Hector Mair’s compilation of half a century later- unparalleled in it’s combination of technical excellence and artistic implementation. I made this … Continue reading

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The Philosophy of Budo

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udo, the martial ways of Japan, have their origins in the traditions of Bushido — the way of the warrior. Budo is a time-honoured form of physical culture comprising of Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Sumo, Karate-do, Aikido, Shorin-ji Kenpo, Naginata and … Continue reading

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The Budo Charter for Young People

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udo, the martial ways of Japan, are forms of traditional culture that hold in esteem a traditional martial spirit passed down since ancient times. Through the practice of Budo, the student learns correct manners, refines his or her technical skills, … Continue reading

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The Budo Charter (Budo Kensho)

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Below is the clean text of the Budo Charter (Budo Kensho). It should be considered mandatory and serious study. udo, the Japanese martial ways, originated in the mentality of ancient Japanese militarism / warlike spirit. Through centuries of historical and … Continue reading

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Books and Media on Meifu Shinkage-ryu Shuriken-jutsu

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ooks Otsuka Yasuyuki: Shuriken-jutsu no susume. Meifu Shinkage-ryu. BAB Japan Shuppankyoku, Tokyo 2004. 199 p., 21cm. Contents–> Chapter 1: Understanding Shuriken-jutsu. Chapter 2: Understanding the foundation of Shuriken-jutsu. Chapter 3: The study of Shuriken-jutsu. Chapter 4: The method of practicing … Continue reading

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Bugei. 1915 (Reprint 1992)

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ugei. Reprint. Numbers 1-7 (in one vol.). Sojinsha, Tokyo 1992. 716 p., 22.4cm.   Originally published as a martial arts journal by Bugeisha in Tokyo starting 1915, this is a reprint of issues 1-7. Among the authors were Nakayama Hiromichi … Continue reading

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Osano Jun: Zusetsu Nihon Bugei Bunka Gairon. 1994

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sano Jun: Zusetsu Nihon Bugei Bunka Gairon. Fuyosha, Tokyo 1994. 279 p., 22cm

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Murayama Terushi: Jigen-ryu Heiho. Rekishi to Kenkyu. 1993

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urayama Terushi: Jigen-ryu Heiho. Rekishi to Kenkyu. Kanoya Taiiku Daigaku Budo-gaku Kenkyushitsu, Kanoya 1993. 502 p., 27cm. Annotation: contains a chronological table of Jigen-ryu Heiho on pages 491-502. Appendix: Index, Jigen-ryu Heiho and Rekishi to Kenkyu, 30p., 26cm.

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Gima Shinkin & Fujiwara Ryozo: Kindai Karate-do no Rekishi wo Kataru

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ima Shinkin & Fujiwara Ryozo: Kindai Karate-do no Rekishi wo Kataru (Detailed Account on the History of Modern Karate-do: Dialogue [between Fujiwara and Gima]). Taidan. Bêsubôru Magajin-sha, Tokyo 1986. 411 p., 22cm. This book tells of the story of the … Continue reading

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