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- Title: Sword & Spirit
- Author : Diane Skoss
- Release Date : January 15, 2016
- Genre: Sports & Outdoors,Books,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 1514 KB
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“A nine-storied tower begins with a foundation.” The ancient samurai fighting arts, the koryu bujutsu, are the foundation of the modern Japanese martial arts. Learn how these unusual arts are practiced today, explore the ideas behind their creation, and meet some of the exceptional individuals who are maintaining the true classical traditions. Illustrated.
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