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Flashing Steel, 2nd edition: Mastering Eishin-Ryu Swordsmanship

7 reviews
Masayuki Shimabukuro, Leonard Pellman

Blue Snake Books, 2008

Better than the 1st edition
If you enjoyed the 1st edition's philisophical and historical context, the myriad step by step kata photos, and life applying overviews, then the 2nd edition is more impressive. This edition has MORE photos for each kata and more pages (70+). Great addition for your library and swordmanship practices.

Katsu Jin Ken - Living Karate - The Way to Self-Mastery

1 review
Masayuki Shimabukuro

JKI, Inc., 2007

For any serious karateka or budoka!
Shimabukuro Sensei's book truly offers all serious students of budo a way to understand the meaning and philosophy behind karate and for that matter any martial art. While it shows ample photos and examples of kihon, it is the explanation of the smallest principles underlying why we do what we do in the dojo that make it such a compelling book!

Flashing Steel: Mastering Eishin-Ryu Swordsmanship

32 reviews
Shihan Shimabukuro, Leonard Pellman

Frog Books, 1995

THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!!!
If you are, or ever have been interested in the art of samurai sword fighting, this book is definately for you! It has great introductory chapters discussing the samurai/eishin-ryu-jutsu philosophy and way of life, as well as excellent instruction on cutting techniques. It gives you a new respect and outlook on life, and teaches you to truly respect your katana; if, in fact you have one; as an ...