Budo Taijutsu-The Book
The other day, I received the manuscript from Kodansha for Soke’s new book on Budo Taijutsu. I have to be somewhat careful of what and how much I say, but I will say that the book is focusing on the major Ryhuha and themes of the Bujinkan over the past years. There is also a step by step description of each of the waza in each Ryuha, which should eliminate the need for people to ever collect waza again. It is all there, in one concise source. I will also say that non Bujinkan will have difficulty to decipher the code. There is nothing that can replace the needed experience and exposure to bufu ikkan. You need to have been socialized in the environment to understand the language.
This is our Budo Taijutsu at a new level and will make sense for those that have open the minds eye.
In comparison to the older and highly sought after out of print Taijutsu Book, this book is the new testament. It brings together Soke’s philosophy on Budo and other arts. Soke is truly an artist and this is clear in the quality of all his works.
As for when the book will be released, there is no set date. I will keep this blog updated as the project rolls on. Wish us luck, the job is not an easy one.
Bufu Ikkan
September 13, 2007 at 1:36 pm
hey, you don’t need any luck wish, you’ll do a great job like you always did. Ganbatte!
September 13, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Hi,
I am (not the only one of course) really looking forward to this book.
September 14, 2007 at 1:44 am
Who was it said, The harder I work, the luckier I get?
You’ve worked hard on this, so you’ve got lots of luck (: Gambatte kudasai!
September 15, 2007 at 10:59 am
Mate - Just want to thank you in advance for your efforts. It sounds like quite a project and I know I’m not the only one who appreciates the work.
Kind Regards,
September 15, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Thank you for your service to Budo taijutsu. I am sure the good spirits will be with you.
September 20, 2007 at 1:39 am
Scally wrote, “Who was it said, The harder I work, the luckier I get?”
Plato
PS Doug
I heard you have a new member in the family. Congratulations!
September 22, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Wish you luck
See you in november!
September 22, 2007 at 11:17 pm
“THe harder I work, the luckier I get,” Plato…
Ganbatte!
November 1, 2007 at 5:40 pm
Hello again. I’m really looking forward to this book. I was looking for it on amazon the other day. I found one named “Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the samurai” is that the one?
Good luck!!!
November 27, 2007 at 5:55 pm
Doug,
Thanks for taking the time to update us on the book and also thanks for your blog it is a very nice look into what is happening in Japan and with Sensei. Having been to Japan and trained in Budo Taijutsu for a long time I look forward to this book and appreciate the effort you have put into translating.
Brian