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    Ninja Weapons: Chain and Shuriken
    Ninja Weapons: Chain and Shuriken
    Ninja Weapons: Chain and Shuriken
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    Ninja Weapons: Chain and Shuriken

    By Charles Gruzanski

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    This informative martial arts book, Ninja Weapons introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of ninjutsu--the chain and the shuriken.

    The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal society of the early eighteenth century by a swordsman-sentry in Edo (Tokyo) Castle. Feeling that the shedding of blood in such a hallowed place would be disgraceful, he devised the combat use of the weighted chain. Even the name he gave to the art proves the trust he placed in its effectiveness--manrikigusari (chain with the power of ten thousand).

    The equally devastating art of shuriken, the throwing of metal stars and spikes, evolved shortly after manrikigusari. The easily concealed shuriken soon became known as an extremely effective weapon for both shinobi and samurai warriors. Included are "The Samurai Creed," various techniques, the history of the arts and over 100 black and white photos and illustrations.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTuttle Publishing
    Release dateJan 17, 2012
    ISBN9781462903221
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      Ninja Weapons - Charles Gruzanski

      Please note that the publisher and author of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous-both to you and to others-if not practiced safely. If you're in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial ms teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

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      This book is dedicated

      to YUMIO NAWA,

      Master of Masaki-Ryu, Shuriken-Jutsu,

      Toda-Ryu, Kusarigama-Jutsu,

      Jutte-Jutsu, and Edomachikata Torinawa-Jutsu.

      Without his instruction and generosity

      this work could not have been possible.

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