Mugai Ryu: The Classical Japanese Art of Drawing the Sword

(Paperback, New edition)

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Here, the author takes the reader on a tour of the Samurai code of Bushido. He talks of his encounters with the descendants of famous Samurais of the past. The book goes back to ancient Japan to meet the most influential Samurai through the memories of their descendants, as told to the author by members of those very Samurai families. It also explores the many rituals of the sword and describes how they were made, cared for and tested. Included are clear instructions on the use of the sword with over 20 traditional sword drawing and sparring routines.

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Darrell Max Craig is a highly regarded teacher of many of Japanese martial arts, and a pioneer in their development in the West for over forty years. He holds multiple black belts and is a U.S. Kendo champion, leading the U.S. Kendo team to the world championships. In 1973 he was awarded the title of Shihan, or Master Teacher. Among his many books on the subject is the widely praised The Heart of Kendo. He lives in Houston, Texas.