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In Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai, world-renowned ninja grandmaster and bestselling author Masaaki Hatsumi explains the fundamentals of various unarmed techniques unique to the Japanese martial arts. Known as budo taijutsu, these specialized moves allow the practitioner to evade and receive an attack even from an opponent wielding a sword. Hatsumi covers such topics as Kihon Happo (Eight Basic Movements), Kosshijutsu (Attacks Against Muscles), Koppojutsu (Attacks Against Bones), Jutaijutsu (Flexible Body Arts), Daken Taijutsu (Fist Punching and Striking), Ninpo Taijutsu (Bodily Arts of the Ninja), discussing and demonstrating the many techniques which will enable the fighter to punch, kick and finally lock or control the body of his adversary.

As Hatsumi tells us, the techniques have been secretly passed down from the masters to their students for more than a century, and have become the foundations for a range of other martial arts including judo, karate and aikido. This book will thus enhance the readers understanding of the roots of these various disciplines as well as provide fascinating insights into the spirit of the way of the warrior and the martial arts. Includes over 300 step-by-step photos and rare drawings.


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MASAAKI HATSUMI was born in 1931. After progressing through various martial arts, he became the 34th Grandmaster of Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu and eight other martial arts, which he unified into the Bujinkan system. Hatsumi has taught thousands of students and given instruction to law enforcement agencies all over the world. He has received numerous accolades from politicians and spiritual leaders of many nationalities. He is also the author of many books and DVDs on ninjutsu and budo.

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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha International (July 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 4770030592
  • ISBN-13: 978-4770030597
  • Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,095 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars New Bujinkan Instructor's Manual, July 16, 2008
By Justin Raleigh (Pasadena, California USA) - See all my reviews
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In my opinion this book is set up like an instructor's reference manual, an advanced version of the Ten Chi Jin Ryaku No Maki, the original shidoshi scrolls. Overall a beautifully mastered book with many great photo's and detailed descriptions of the taijutsu waza from 6 of the 9 schools of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. The book also contains details on ukemi, taihenjutsu, San Shin No Kata and the Kihon Happo. This book will be a prized gem to anyone's Budo Taijutsu reference library.

If you are new to Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu this book may be a little confusing, it is really designed for someone that has a very solid foundation of the terminology and taijutsu techniques utilized in the kobudo schools of the Bujinkan. With-out the guidance of a trained instructor the descriptions of the waza may seem useless, especially because there are not any step by step photos. Combine this book with the guidance of a licensed instructor of the Bujinkan.

Soke Hatsumi's secrets are still masterfully hidden with-in the written word.
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3.0 out of 5 stars More insights.. same tired practices., August 8, 2009
* -I keep books like this for reference material, since I write a lot of articles and personal materials on certain traditional systems. The more friends I have training in certain arts, or the more personal interest I have in that art, the more reference books/ vids I have. In this case, I keep a row of books --and a box of vids-- just on ninjutsu and related arts.
* -In recent years, I've noticed that it is getting harder to find fresh info on arts like ninjutsu. After almost 30 years of English publications on the art, it's still vague and mysterious. Hatsumi, as much as I respect him, seems to be putting out nothing more than the same old thing over and over, with more and more diversionary tales or folklore, but less and less real quality information.
* -I need this kind of material to find the truth in our arts, something I've sought since I first joined the military 20 years ago. Unfortunately, the last decade has me gaining more truth of martial tactics and such from various history books --with exception to those that simply spout what others say without detailed realistic analysis, like Turnbull-- than from so-called MA experts. Sad, but true.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More than a martial arts book, October 24, 2008
By Radcliffe Cutshaw (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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Fighting Techniques is a multi-layered book. While sold as a martial arts book, it is also an art book and a book on philosophy.
The martial arts portion consists of the scrolls, both in photographs and translation, of the various schools of martial arts that the author holds. These scrolls at one time were secret and never revealed to the public. The art book is obvious from the photographs and composition. The text, other than the martial arts portion, are the author's philosophy.
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1.0 out of 5 stars If you are drinking the Kool-Aid...
... of the Bujinkan this is a great book. About as great as the last couple that had pretty pictures, flowery words and... not much else. Yes, it's a Rorschach test, you see. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Patrick McKee

1.0 out of 5 stars Another poor translation...
Save your money Bujin-kuns!
I say this unless you can read the original Japanese text in the appendix.
This book is full of errors... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Hiryu

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Everyone's been buzzing about Hatsumi sensei's new book, which focuses on ryuha, and it's been worth the wait. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kevin Geaslin

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your cash for training
This book will be absolutely USELESS to most, and UNNECESSARY for the rest. Indeed the kata of several schools of the Bujinkan are listed, but the lists are strictly verbal, no... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Tochiginoshugyosha

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is amazing! You need it.
This book is amazing. If you are a member of the Bujinkan or any student of real martial arts, you need this book. You will stare and ponder for hours.
Published 14 months ago by Jacob Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Densho
A Densho is a japanese scroll detailing the techniques of a ryu (school) of martial arts. As such, this book has a lot of words and pictures but without the knowledge and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by John P. Bouthner

5.0 out of 5 stars A Glimpse at the Magic!
If you've ever met Hatsumi Sensei face to face, and even just exchanged a few short words, you can just feel something amazing about the man. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Life Explorer 1

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The anticipation on the various forums for this book has been enormous. A common theme for this anticipation has been the book's capacity as a 'reference manual' for the Bujinkan... Read more
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