This illustrated book is a thorough and authoritative guide to all the major forms of martial arts that heve emerged from Japan. A fascinating compendium, it covers the culture, application and forms of dozens of disciplines from judo to jo-jutsu, aikido to sumo, karate to kyudo.

Neil Horton is a highly experienced martial artist and the founder of the martial arts brotherhood.

'Neil Horton should be applauded for not only delivering a comprehensive guide to the fighting arts of Japan, but also for bringing attention to the lesser known styles of his country'-Jamie Clubb, martial arts illustrated

Contents

Foreword
Introduction
A brief note on kata
Aikido
Aiki-jutsu
Atemi-jutsu
Bu-jutsu
Iaido
Jo-jutsu
Judo
Ju-jutsu
Jukendo
Karate
Kempo
Kendo
Ken-jutsu
Kyudo
Kyu-jutsu
Naginatado
Naginata-jutsu
Nin-jutsu
Nippon kempo
Shorinji Kempo
Suiei-jutsu
Sumo
Tanto-jutsu
Yari-jutsu
Japanese martial terms