Unarmed Fighting Techniques of The Samurai!

[Brian R. VanCise]

Okay if you go to www.amazon.com and type in Hatsumi you will come to the preorder pager for Sensei's latest book titled: Unarmed Fighting Techniques of The Samurai! This book has been touted as the finest work to date by Sensei and I am sure that it will not disapoint. Apparently it is supposed to have all the kata from the Ryu-ha within it.
So I pre-ordered mine today.

Here is a write up on Doug Wilson's Blog. He is one of the principle translators for the book.
http://henka.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/book-to-be-released-in-may/

and another earlier entry:
http://henka.wordpress.com/2008/01/25/book-of-secrets/

 

[DavidCC]

Okay if you go to www.amazon.com and type in Hatsumi you will come to the preorder pager for Sensei's latest book titled: Unarmed Fighting Techniques of The Samurai! This book has been touted as the finest work to date by Sensei and I am sure that it will not disapoint. Apparently it is supposed to have all the kata from the Ryu-ha within it.
So I pre-ordered mine today.

Here is a write up on Doug Wilson's Blog. He is one of the principle translators for the book.
http://henka.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/book-to-be-released-in-may/

and another earlier entry:
http://henka.wordpress.com/2008/01/25/book-of-secrets/

even easier, just click here

Preorder Discount Page

 

[llong]

I pre-ordered the book, and hope to get it soon!

 

[allenjp]

Are there other books by Hatsumi that cover aspects of ninpo beside taijutsu? Such as stealth and espionage techniques? It would be an interesting read.

 

[DavidCC]

If you go to the link I posted above, then click on his name under the book title, it will list for you all of his books that you can get through Amazon. It' a long list.

 

[Bigshadow]

I pre-ordered mine on Amazon about 2 weeks ago.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

I pre-ordered mine on Amazon about 2 weeks ago.

Hey David I am definately looking forward to this one.

 

[Bigshadow]

Hey David I am definately looking forward to this one.

Same here!

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Same here!

I hope this book lives up to the hype and the kata are clearly laid out in sequence. Not that I want to learn from a book but as a reference tool that would be really, really cool!

From all accounts this could be the case so that we will not need kata collectors in the Bujinkan. Cross your fingers!

 

[arnisador]

Sounds like something I'd like to have on my shelf as a reference even though I don't do the art!

 

[Obi Wan Shinobi]

I've enjoyed all of Sensei's books and I"m sure this one won't disappoint.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

I've enjoyed all of Sensei's books and I"m sure this one won't disappoint.

Yes particularly the last three from an artistic stand point!

 

[Grey Eyed Bandit]

I'm going to have to go against the grain and say that I don't have any high expectations. Haven't really liked any book I've read about the Bujinkan since UGP.

 

[Obi Wan Shinobi]

Yeah Understand? Good, play is pretty much my favorite one. But I have this one pre-ordered anc can't wait to read it.

 

[DavidCC]

Yeah Understand? Good, play is pretty much my favorite one. But I have this one pre-ordered anc can't wait to read it.

Is UGP really worth these crazy prices??
Understand? Good Play

 

[nitflegal]

Is UGP really worth these crazy prices??
Understand? Good Play

It's a really useful book but I have to admit, unless I made a heck of a lot more than I do now, I wouldn't drop $250-$350 on it. Hmm, a good Bujinkan book or a few months of hands-on Bujinkan training with Savage-sensei, which would help my training more?

Matt

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Is UGP really worth these crazy prices??
Understand? Good Play

No, not in the least. Wait a year or two and a new edition will be out and you can purchase it for alot less then.

 

[Obi Wan Shinobi]

Is UGP really worth these crazy prices??
Understand? Good Play

Well I would say that depends on the purchaser. I heard alot of good things about this book so I decided to buy one. I was willing to pay the price for it and to be honest I really do enjoy the book.

 

[llong]

It's a great read in my opinion, and probably should be re-read frequently.

What a shame that it's so expensive. I guess that's based on it being out-of-print.

 

[Obi Wan Shinobi]

It's a great read in my opinion, and probably should be re-read frequently.

What a shame that it's so expensive. I guess that's based on it being out-of-print.

I agree