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Synopsis: This two-in-one book introduces secrets of two little known branches of the martial arts of Japan.
The first involves the use of the manrikigusari, a length of chain with with weighted ends, used in various ways for self-defense.
The second part of this book deals with Shuriken-Jutsu, which came some time later. It involves the use of metal spikes(shuriken) of various lengths and shapes, which are either thrown or used as hand weapons. The art today is a dying one and presently in Japan, there are believed to be only a handful of men left who are practiced in theshuriken technique.
For martial arts enthusiasts, this book will prove interesting and informative reading. A warning is issued by the author, however, to those who attempt to use themanrikigusari and shuriken for wrongdoing, for injuring others or damaging property will result in physical and spiritual destruction. Even the broadest interpretation fo the law will classify them as deadly or dangerous weapons. Remember that the weapons and techniques illustrated in this book cannot injure anyone by themselves. It is the person behind them that really makes them dangerous.
Title: Spike and Chain: Japanese Fighting Arts
Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company
Publication Date: 1968
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. This book introduces the secrets of two little known branches of Japanese martial arts - the manrikigusari and shurikenjutsu [throwing of metal spikes of various lenghts and shapes]. Seller Inventory # R2048
Book Description Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5105444-20
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.6. Seller Inventory # G0804805407I3N00
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.6. Seller Inventory # G0804805407I5N00
Book Description Leineneinband. Condition: guter Zustand. 103 S., 115 sw-Fotos, Ln. mit OU, 8° (19 cm), 7. Aufl. Sprache: eng. Seller Inventory # 11774
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket included. Later Edition. ISBN 9780804805407. Hardback. Third printing from 1972. Very slight wear to corners and edges; slight dustsoiling throughout; otherwise tight, sound and unmarked in Very Good condition. Dustjacket with slight wear except for 2" closed tear to back bottom edge; slight dustsoiling over all; Good condition. No Signature. Seller Inventory # 4220856
Book Description Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.55. Seller Inventory # 353-0804805407-gdd
Book Description Condition: Fair. Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within 0.55. Seller Inventory # bk0804805407xvz189zvxacp
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Book Description Condition: Fair. Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 0.55. Seller Inventory # 353-0804805407-acp