The Encyclopedic Japanese-English Dictionary of the Japanese Martial Arts
The Basics of the Japanese Martial Arts (Bujutsu) and Ways (Budo) Samurai, Ninjutsu and Okinawan Weaponry (Buki-ho) by George W. Alexander, Ph.D. & Bo M. Jespersen, M.D.
This Encyclopedic Dictionary is meant as a complete dictionary and reference guide to English speaking martial artists everywhere as well as anyone with an interest in the martial arts of Japan. The text is intended as a sourcebook where terminology as well as technical reference material is presented for all the major martial arts of Japan. Many graphics and drawings have been included so that the relevant techniques and methods of each martial art are presented clearly and can be examined as well. In addition to the history and background of each martial art, the text is intended to give a basic overview of the techniques of each martial discipline in the hope that the reader will develop a broader basis of understanding and further knowledge of the martial arts of Japan. 468 pages.
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