Advanced Stick Fighting Review

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(More customer reviews)I know that many dislike this book for its highly stylized content. Some say, "Lots of fluff not much stuff." If one was to be utilitarian about it, then this book is really a waste of cash. But then again, it depends upon what you are expecting. It certainly is not a text on stick or pole fighting for a novice. I guess in some ways it may not even be a text on stick fighting! The applications and photos require insight into the inner meaning of things, with little being obvious. I must say that had I not seen Hatsumi actually move, and also practiced martial arts for some time, I would have been clueless. This book for me was less instructional than it was in giving a certain feeling. Again, another one of Hatsumi's teaching methods that can be confusing. He certainly is not teaching to the lower levels. If you are looking for a Hatsumi book that is more user-friendly, check out his classic "Stick Fighting" coauthored with Quasten.Enjoy!

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Bushidô, the way of the warrior, is deeply bound to the rich history of the martial traditions of Japan, which have drawn generations of devotees, as well as awe and respect worldwide.Of all the martial arts, bô-jutsu, or stick fighting, is one of the least understood and most intriguing, having been largely hidden for centuries.In ADVANCED STICK FIGHTING, Masaaki Hatsumi, the most renowned Budô and Ninja grand master in the world, and author of STICK FIGHTING and THE WAY OF THE NINJA, reveals some of the secrets surrounding this revered fighting art.Hatsumi offers the reader thoughtful reflections on bushidô, its venerable history, and its role in today's world.He also discusses the origins of bô-jutsu, which he sees as inexorably linked to the evolution of humankind; it is both universal and timeless.While the highly acclaimed and long-selling STICK FIGHTING dealt mainly with self-defense using short sticks, this book reveals to the reader a number of advanced techniques using medium and long sticks that were originally used by samurai swordsmen and military commanders.Lavish illustrations accompany the explanations and help further demonstrate the graceful, mysterious movements of stick fighting.The original Japanese text is also included in the appendix.This book will be an important addition to the libraries of readers who are seriously interested in pursuing the more advanced applications of stick fighting.It will also deepen readers' understanding of bushidô in general, and bring them closer to Hatsumi's personal philosophy—that only through complete devotion to the martial arts as a way of life can self-enlightenment be attained, and that the wisdom gained through this can promote a true and lasting world of peace.

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