Donn Draeger describes the forms of bujutsu, or martial arts for combat, and the historical and political context in which they flourished and evolved. He introduces the reader to numerous weapons systems, including bojutsu, jojutsu, iaijutsu, kyujutsu, and many others, which used such weapons as staffs, swords, halberds, spears, sickles, and bow and arrow. The author includes fascinating art from classical sources and archival photos of modern martial artists in action.
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