Secret Weapons of Jujutsu. Don Cunningham

      

      Secret Weapons

       of Jujutsu

      Don Cunningham

      TUTTLE PUBLISHING

       Boston • Rutland, Vermont • Tokyo

      Published in 2002 by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., with editorial offices at 364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759 U.S.A.

      First published by Budo Kai, Ltd. in 2000

      Copyright © 2002 Don Cunningham

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from Tuttle Publishing.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      LCC Card No. 2002101728

       ISBN 0-8048-3422-9

       ISBN 978-1-4629-1705-1 (ebook)

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      Book design by Don Cunningham

      Printed in the United States of America

      For Lynn.

       Thanks for your support and patience in all my martial arts interests and pursuits.

      Notes to the readers:

      Martial arts practice can be dangerous and may involve physical risk. It should be conducted only under the supervision of an expert instructor. The techniques presented in Secrets Weapons of Jujutsu are meant to illustrate a unique aspect of Japanese martial arts heritage. To minimize the risk of personal injury, none of the techniques described in Secrets Weapons ofJujutsu should be attempted without expert supervision. In addition, readers should consult a physician before attempting any strenuous physical activity. The publisher is not responsible for injuries that result from readers’ practice of any of the techniques presented in this book.

      Federal, state, or local law may prohibit the use or possession of any of the weapons described in this book. Check with local authorities for more information.

      Regarding the persons mentioned in Secrets Weapons of Jujutsu, Japanese names are presented in the traditional Japanese format. The family name appears first, followed by the given name.

	Contents
	Preface
CHAPTER 1	Development of Unarmed Fighting
Samurai and bushido
Unarmed fighting styles
Japanese feudal social structure
Vendettas and reprisals
Practical considerations
Religious influences
CHAPTER 2	Improvised Weapons
Tenouchi
Kansashi
Kogai and kodzuka
Shoku
Shakuhachi
CHAPTER 3	Concealed Weapons
Hibuki
Yawara and tenouchi
Manriki-kusari
Suntetsu
Tetsushaku-jutsu
CHAPTER 4	Sensu and Early Tessen
Gunbei-uchiwa (war fan)
Tessen and tessen-jutsu
CHAPTER 5	Tessen—Iron Fan
Tessen styles
Tessen decorations
Tetsushaku-jutsu and tessen
CHAPTER 6	Tokugawa Era Police
Early Japanese police system
Hojo-jutsu
Interrogation and confessions
Criminal punishments
Outlaws with honor
Nawabari
CHAPTER 7	Jutte—Symbol of Authority
References to jutte
Origins of the jutte
Jittetohri-ryu
Jutte styles
Modern day police techniques
CHAPTER 8	Strategy Скачать книгу 1 2 3 4 5 > В конец