Classical Bujutsu: The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan, Vol. 1 Book by Donn Draeger Ricardo De la Riva Detailed insights into the craftsmanship

Detailed insights into the craftsmanship of sword forging

he returns regularly to Cebu to continue his studies

he studied under the Ono-ha Itto-ryu Soke

Wrist Lock Open and fist

Drilling Back Movements

Classical Bujutsu: The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan, Vol. 1 Book by Donn Draeger Ricardo De la Riva Detailed insights into the craftsmanshipEvolved amid the incessant warfare of medieval Japan, bujutsu, or "martial arts," provided the warrior with the technical and psychological training that prepared him to use his weapons in actual combat. Classical Bujutsu emphasizes the intensely practical nature of these martial arts. The author describes sixteen major forms of bujutsu, employing a variety of weapons and techniques. About the Author Donn F. Draeger was a U. S. Marine Corps officer