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Overview"This informative martial arts book, Ninja Weapons introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of ninjutsu--the chain and the shuriken. The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal society of the early eighteenth century by a swordsman-sentry in Edo (Tokyo) Castle. Feeling that the shedding of blood in such a hallowed place would be disgraceful, he devised the combat use of the weighted chain. Even the name he gave to the art proves the trust he placed in its effectiveness--manrikigusari (chain with the power of ten thousand). The equally devastating art of shuriken, the throwing of metal stars and spikes, evolved shortly after manrikigusari. The easily concealed shuriken soon became known as an extremely effective weapon for both shinobi and samurai warriors. Included are ""The Samurai Creed,"" various techniques, the history of the arts and over 100 black and white photos and illustrations." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles V. GruzanskiPublisher: Tuttle Publishing Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 18.40cm Weight: 0.198kg ISBN: 9780804817059ISBN 10: 0804817057 Pages: 104 Publication Date: 15 September 1991 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews-A unique and fascinating book.---Black Belt A unique and fascinating book. -- Black Belt A unique and fascinating book. -Black Belt """A unique and fascinating book.""--Black Belt" Author InformationCharles V. Gruzanski, the first Westerner to be admitted to the International Martial Arts Research Association, is believed to be the only non-Japanese to hold an Instructor's Certificate in the arts of the Masaki school. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |