Samurai weapons

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Unlock the secrets of the legendary weapons of the samurai



Unlock the secrets of the legendary weapons of the samurai

While the samurai is well known as the military nobility of medieval Japan, their range of weapons, which went far beyond the katana, bow, and spear, is lesser known. For instance, some weapons, like the tesson, or iron fan, were used in secret where samurai swords were not allowed. Others were improvised, with warriors using whatever fighting tool was at hand. In Samurai Weapons, readers will follow the story of Zenigata Heiji, among others, who developed an uncanny ability to use heavy coins as dangerous weapons by throwing them like bullets.

Author Don Cunningham, who held ranks in judo, jujutsu, and kendo, including a second dan license from the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, gives us a historical look at these ancient arms in a way that's useful for novices and samurai experts alike.

Chapters cover such rich details as: Japanese martial arts culture Hidden weapons Sensu, truncheons, and polearms Learn how and why samurai weapons included not only the sword of popular lore but also a variety of others. Cunningham describes the society of Japan, how the samurai class arose, and the place in society that samurai held through the centuries, focusing in particular on the various weaponry they used, how they used it, and why. Samurai Weapons highlights how these weapons and fighting styles have influenced various schools of Japanese martial arts.

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Taal: en

Bindwijze: Paperback

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 25 oktober 2016

Aantal pagina's: 208

Illustraties: Nee

Hoofdauteur: Don Cunningham

Hoofduitgeverij: Tuttle Publishing

Extra groot lettertype: Nee

Product breedte: 152 mm

Product hoogte: 13 mm

Product lengte: 229 mm

Studieboek: Ja

Verpakking breedte: 151 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 13 mm

Verpakking lengte: 227 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 371 g

EAN: 9780804847858

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