Ninjutsu: History and Tradition by Hatsumi, Masaaki - 1981

Unique Publications, 1981. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Brand: Unique Publications, 0000-00-00. paperback. Used: Good.

Looking back almost 1,000 years, the mists of Japan's chaotic past shroud the development of a way of life, an ancient struggle waged against fierce feudal lords who ruled the island nation with swords of steel and a code of death before dishonor. The people of the mountainous regions of what is now Iga prefecture wanted to live in peace, but their lords had other plans-so the people learned the martial arts of self-defense and used their meager farm tools as weapons against the samurai blades of their oppressors. Nine traditions of the ninja arts grew out of this seemingly endless struggle, and legends were told of the supernatural abilities of the ninja fighters. The ninja never gained the kind of power that topples tyrants, but they gained a reputation that made tyrants cautious. And they gained the kind of power that makes the spirit endure and the mind the master of its fate. Told in actual stories of past grandmasters and in dojo lectures on techniques-with photographs, drawings, and… Read More

Unique Publications:, 1981. The first printing, 239 pages, illustrated in b&w. "Besides a complete history of the shadow warrior, you'll also learn about the feared weapons and tachniques that made ninja among the most respected martial artists in history." VERY GOOD SOFTCOVER.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hollywood, California: Unique Publications, June 1981. Paper Back . Very Good. Octavo. Sun bleached spine. Mild foxing. Hole-punched hole back cover top right corner. Clean interior text. No markings.

Action Pursuit Group, 1981. Gd. condition - Lessons from a Grandmaster of the Togakure Ryu.. (TI6). Soft Cover. Good.

Unmarked book in very good shape. Ships daily.

Brand: Unique Publications, 0000-00-00. paperback. Used:Good.

Action Pursuit Group, 1981 soft cover in very good to near fine condition. Soft cover. Very Good.

Action Pursuit Group, 1981-06-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!