Translation of Fujita Seiko's 1938 lecture on Ninja and Ninjutsu. Also includes the complete Japanese edition of this extremely rare book as well as a reprinting and translation of an even rarer short pamphlet Fujita Seiko sent out about the martial arts guardian god Marishi Ten.

What is Ninjutsu?

Sports & Outdoors

Seiko, Fujita

Individual Sports

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An illustrated guide to Samurai bondage. A translation of various 18th~20th century manuals about rope binding used by Samurai when taking prisoners.

Samurai Bondage

History

Asia

Eric Michael Shahan

A translation of Fujita Seiko's 1964 book on the Shuriken arts. Contains detailed illustrations of all varieties of Shuriken as well as throwing techniques. Includes examples of the weapons used by Koga and Iga Ninja. Fujita Seiko has illustrated every aspect of Shuriken handling including finger placement for each kind of Shuriken. He includes both standing and seated techniques as well as handling a sword and Shuriken at the same time. An important resource for serious students of Japanese martial arts.

Shuriken

Miyamoto Musashi, famed for his two-sword style, was a master of Shuriken. Kanji Naruse, the martial arts researcher and instructor of Negishi School Shuriken, published his book "Shuriken" in 1941. He devoted two chapters to discussing Miyamoto Musashi and his use of Shuriken. The first chapter of his surprising book discusses the origins of Musashi's Shuriken art and quotes various historical documents as well as the Okura Monument, a stone slab etched with a 1000 Kanji history of Musashi's life produced by his adopted son Iori. It also discusses Musashi's surprisingly influential connection to the famous Yagyu family and how a duel between Musashi and a member of the Yagyu family caused the Yagyu to develop new techniques to defend against an opponent throwing a Shuriken. The second chapter is Naruse's interpretation of the Shuriken techniques employed by Musashi in duels. The next chapters will look at documents related to the Chishin Ryu, New Learning School, a Shuriken school that was founded by the descendants of Miyamoto Musashi. These documents were all transcribed by the early 20th century martial artist and researcher Fujita Seiko. A section of a recently authenticated work by Miyamoto Musashi is also included. This document gives specific instructions regarding how to throw Shuriken according to Musashi. Finally, documents related to the Yagyu school mentioning Shuriken will be introduced. This book is a bilingual edition with both Japanese and English.

Miyamoto Musashi & Shuriken

MUSASHI, MIYAMOTO

Naruse, Kanji

Reference

A collection of Jujutsu manuals translated into English for the first time.\nAn Illustrated Guide to Kenpo (Edo Era) 
This chapter has Tengu mountain goblins introducing Muto techniques, or fighting unarmed against an armed opponent.\nHokusai’s Manga (1815) 
These sketches by the famous master illustrator give an insight into how Jujutsu and other fighting arts were practiced.\nHow to Treat Victims of Drowning or Hanging (1878) 
This is a police manual that uses Jujutsu striking points to revive victims of accidental or intentional hanging or drowning.\nFundamentals of Military Strategy: An Illustrated Guide to the Secrets of Jujutsu, Kenjutsu and Bojutsu (1887) 
Part 2 of this translation contains 10 standing techniques from the Tenjin Shinyō-ryū Jujutsu School.\nThe Fundamentals ofJujutsu : A Study in Physical and Psychological Development (1909) 
A short introduction to Jujutsu training.\nFree Sparring, Resuscitation & Jujutsu Textbook (1912) 
Part 1 of a very interesting Jujutsu book that contains a complete training system. Part 1 looks at the history of Jujutsu, philosphy, mental training, stances, warm up exercises and chokes.

A Collection of Curious Jujutsu Manuals: Volume 3

Shahan, Eric

A translation of Fujita Seiko's 1962 book on Kuji, the Nine Seals. Kuji are a kind of ancient magic spell used to invoke various deities to surround the practitioner with protection and power. Its roots are shrouded in mystery, and it exists in many various incarnations. 
The author is Fujita Seiko, a Ninja of the Koga School, describes the proper way to make Kuji. He also includes several variations and additional characters that can be added for specific protection. 
The Kuji is associated with Ninja however it was used by both Samurai and monks as well as ordinary Japanese people for protection as they travelled. This type of magic has a long history in Japan. 
First time in English.

Kuji

A translation of the Karate-Kenpo techniques from Fujita Seiko's hand-copied version of the Bubishi. 
Fujita Seiko 藤田西湖,known as the 14th heir of the Koga School of Ninjutsu, interacted with many martial artists and was able to copy many important martial arts manuals. This is the first time Fujita Seiko's Bubishi 武備志 has been made available. Includes all 47 Karate Kenpo techniques.

Bubishi: Karate Kenpo

A translation of material related to the Uchine, the Japanese Throwing Arrow, a weapon carried by Samurai when they travelled by palanquin. Originating as a weapon of last resort for archers whose bowstring had broken, the Uchine evolved into a close-quarters combat weapon as well as a self-defense weapon when traveling. Includes the origin of this surprising weapon as well as throwing techniques by Fujita Seiko, the 14th headmaster of the Koga School of Ninjutsu. Several blueprints for Throwing Arrow construction from Edo Era documents are included.

Uchine Japanese Throwing Arrow

Shigeki, Sakai

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