I received a proof of the new book from the editor of Kodansha late last week. Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai is to be released sometime in June. I have to say from a presentation point of view, this is the most well laid out book to date and will include several color photos. There is tremendous information and wisdom in this new book regarding the Bujinkan Mindset as well martial arts in general. Soke has also opened up his collection of budo history and allowed for the photography of several scrolls, writings and weapons.
As always, experience in Hatsumi Sensei Budo is required to be able to “connect the dots”. Kyojitsu Tenkan Ho
A true master does not teach, but simply inspires.
I hope you like the book.
Bushinwa
Thanks for your work and effort into the book doug. Hope to read it soon.
Hey Doug,
I, like everyone else am eagerly anticipating this book! I have no doubt that Soke, you and everyone else who worked on it will continue to inspire!
Brian R. VanCise
http://brianvancise.wordpress.com/
Hi Doug,
thanks for the update!
I just wonder that in amazon-website still says “July”, albeit Kodansha Europe says it is being released in May 2008.
I am looking forward to it.
Dear friends,
The other at the Hombu, Sensei displayed a copy of the book full of pictures and texts by Sensei. As Doug put it, the general outlook of the book is the best published so far.
With all the taijutsu techniques from the 9 schools published in it as well as many pictures and Densho (some from other schools not in the Bujinkan); this will be the best training tool for the Bujinkan community ever published in English!
Take care,
Arnaud Cousergue
I pre-ordered it on Amazon, and really can’t wait to receive it.
Perhaps this is the last BBT book I will buy?
Hi Doug,
do you have an official release date for the book?
Fernando
Just an update: The German amazon site is now announcing: August 2008…
That’s because most of the time the books get translated into french and german. I thought release was the 16th of may.
Hello Vervoort,
the last books of Soke were on sale in Germany not being translated into German.
Anyway: May 16th sounds very good.
Thanks for the info…
Guys, I just sent an email to the editor to get a better fix on the date:
Dear Doug-san,
The book will be on book store on around June 12th or 13th.
Best regards,
Tetsuo Kuramochi