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Katori Shinto-ryu: Warrior Tradition [Otake, Risuke] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Katori Shinto-ryu: Warrior Tradition Review: Excellent reference on a very real martial art - This book is basically a reissue/ update on a set of three books called "The Deity and the Sword (vols 1-3)" issued in the 1970's. These books are still available second hand for outrageous prices, but if you have this book, you basically are getting the contents of all three previous volumes in a better quality format. It demonstrates some of the techniques and a very general overview of the Tenshinsho Den Katori Shinto Ryu, the oldest extant bujutsu school in Japan. It was written by Mr. Otake Risuke, who until recently was the chief instructor of the main school in Japan for over forty years (he has now retired). This book is primarily an introduction to the school, its techniques, and its philosophies. The history and the philosophy sections are very well done. In terms of techniques, there are several sections which demonstrate some of the two person forms for various weapons; but even if you wanted to, it would be impossible to learn anything from the pictorial representations of the techniques shown in this book. A video would be a far better way to learn any technique than from pictures in a book, but having said that, while there are many martial arts techniques that can be learned from videos or books, the ko-ryu are not among them. This is intended to be a reference work only, and in that it succeeds admirably. If you are interested in old style traditional martial arts, then I highly recommend this book. Review: Highly recommend this book on Katori Shinto-ryu. - Great book on Katori Shinto-ryu. I gives the history and shows basic techniques. Will not substitute for a live instructor, but what book would. Great for reference to the style and the book goes through all weapons katas. I have been looking for something more intense and depth after seeing a live seminar with two great instructors. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in this style. The package came from overseas in great condition. Arrived faster that communicated. I ave no negitives to say about the book or seller.
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,515,704 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8,066 in Martial Arts (Books) #39,609 in Exercise & Fitness (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (60) |
| Dimensions | 6.75 x 0.8 x 9.75 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 1890536210 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1890536213 |
| Item Weight | 12.6 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 317 pages |
| Publication date | January 1, 2009 |
| Publisher | Koryu Books |
M**N
Excellent reference on a very real martial art
This book is basically a reissue/ update on a set of three books called "The Deity and the Sword (vols 1-3)" issued in the 1970's. These books are still available second hand for outrageous prices, but if you have this book, you basically are getting the contents of all three previous volumes in a better quality format. It demonstrates some of the techniques and a very general overview of the Tenshinsho Den Katori Shinto Ryu, the oldest extant bujutsu school in Japan. It was written by Mr. Otake Risuke, who until recently was the chief instructor of the main school in Japan for over forty years (he has now retired). This book is primarily an introduction to the school, its techniques, and its philosophies. The history and the philosophy sections are very well done. In terms of techniques, there are several sections which demonstrate some of the two person forms for various weapons; but even if you wanted to, it would be impossible to learn anything from the pictorial representations of the techniques shown in this book. A video would be a far better way to learn any technique than from pictures in a book, but having said that, while there are many martial arts techniques that can be learned from videos or books, the ko-ryu are not among them. This is intended to be a reference work only, and in that it succeeds admirably. If you are interested in old style traditional martial arts, then I highly recommend this book.
G**A
Highly recommend this book on Katori Shinto-ryu.
Great book on Katori Shinto-ryu. I gives the history and shows basic techniques. Will not substitute for a live instructor, but what book would. Great for reference to the style and the book goes through all weapons katas. I have been looking for something more intense and depth after seeing a live seminar with two great instructors. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in this style. The package came from overseas in great condition. Arrived faster that communicated. I ave no negitives to say about the book or seller.
T**D
Great Book!
This is a great book if you want to get the background and philosophy for the style. Some of the photo sequences miss important transitional moves, but if you combine this book with online videos you can get a really good idea of how to do some of the waza. Highly recommended!
A**E
Even better than expected
Even better than expected. High quality, and if you are a Koryu student - this is a must purchase. Excellent.
S**E
Great Book!
This book is amazing. If you are interested in a real Koryu martial art then this book is a must have!
M**R
Five Stars
A very nice book for practioners!
M**7
Wow
Great book! Thanks for fast shipping!
A**I
100 %
Superb reading, very happy, can't wait fort nex one thank you!!
F**4
Il libro (che presenta al suo interno sia la versione originale giapponese che la traduzione inglese) offre un'ampia panoramica del background storico e filosofico alla base di questa antica e nobile scuola di kenjutsu. Molto dettagliate anche le decine di pagine che offrono fotografie in sequenza numerata dei kata che compongono il metodo di apprendimento, suddivisi nei rispettivi generi (iaijutsu, kenjutsu, bojutsu, jujutsu etc). Sicuramente una lettura interessantissima ed un altrettanto valido modo di avvicinarsi anche praticamente (grazie alle foto sequenziali dei kata), per chi avesse già delle basi di spada giapponese, alla pratica di questo stile di kenjutsu.
M**A
The best book about martial arts I ever read. Especially the deep philosophy behind it.
S**R
"Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu" ist das, was ein Samurai um 14hundert auf dem Schlachtfeld braucht - Kurzversion. :-) Otake-Sensei ist einer der lebenden Lehrmeister dieser Traditionslinie. Das Buch bringt tiefe Einsicht in das System, viele Illustrationen, z.B. Schwachstellen der Rüstung und den Zusammenhang zur Technik und vieles mehr. Die Bildfolgen der Kata mit Bokken, Bo und Naginata, sowie die Iai-Do / Batto-Jutsu -Sequenzen sind eher um einen Eindruck zu bekommen und nicht als Übungsanleitung zu verstehen. Rundum ein Pflichtwerk für alle die in diesen alten authetischen Stil eintauchen wollen. Wie bei allen Bewegungskünsten empfehle ich nach Videomaterial oder eben noch besser Live-Unterricht zu forschen.
A**R
That's amazing.
H**O
Excelente libro para quienes conocen un poco sobre la historia de está escuela de esgrima
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