Classical Fighting Arts of Japan: A Complete Guide to Koryu Jujutsu by Serge Mol is a definitive reference work on the history and evolution of traditional Japanese close-quarter combat. Core Focus and Content
: The text explains how classical koryu jujutsu served as the foundation for modern budo disciplines like Judo, Aikido, and Kendo. Classical Fighting Arts of Japan A Complete Gui...
: The book explores the development of grappling methods from their battlefield roots, such as yoroi kumiuchi (armored combat), into the complex systems of the Edo period. Classical Fighting Arts of Japan: A Complete Guide
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: Reviewers from Amazon and Goodreads highlight it as a "dense" and "information-rich" text that is essential for serious practitioners and martial historians. Publication Details Publisher : Kodansha International. Length : Approximately 208 to 242 pages. Format : Hardcover. Shopping Information