Legacies of the Sword, Dr. Karl Friday

This book is the first attempt by a Western scholar trained in both bugei and Japanese studies and historical methodology to discuss this major subject of classical bugei, a major and compelling component of Japanese culture. It presents a case study of the Kashima Shinryu, one of the oldest of the extinct samurai training organizations, and was written in close collaboration with its current headmaster, Seki Humitake. "This volume is an absolute must read for any serious martial arts student interested in the classical samurai arts of Japan, or in fact anyone who wishes to understand the totality of military training of the samurai culture." Dr. Friday has done all of us a great service with this encompassing volume on the training techniques, philosophy, and strategy of the Kashima Shinryu.

Paperback, 248 Pages