Okinawan Weaponry, Hidden Methods, Ancient Myths of Kobudo & Te

The comprehensive encyclopedia of weaponry, this is a fantastic resource for history and lineage. Well worth the read!

An excellent companion to Mr. Bishop's book on Okinawan Karate. Like his previous work, this book makes a detailed and objective investigation into the history and development of Okinawan weaponry and kobudo. Rather than relying on the romanticized tales often spun pitting noble Okinawan peasants against oppressive samurai overlords, Bishop takes a starkly realistic approach. Ultra traditionalists may gasp at some of the theories presented, but the arguments are well researched and well supported. If you are looking for a practical, common sense discussion of Okinawan weaponry, BUY THIS BOOK.

My favorite part of the book is how the author backs up his theory of where and how the weapons came about based on facts right from Okanawain culture and from the Sensei perspectives. It is so full of information.

being into the shinobi side of things...and also having being taught by a few sensei that even okinawains had some ninja ties...i also was skeptical even tho i own some small proofs of things...then this books comes out!lo and behold mr bishop even captures some of the 'te in there face masks and all its a must have!!take alook at there kobudo...!

Some great info here but boy, this book sure could have used some more editing. The amount of typos and spelling mistakes are disappointing from such an esteemed author.

Must have.

Even better in some ways that Bishop's earlier books, this one is packed with little-known information and background on the development and use of Okinawan weapons. A "must have" for serious Kobudo students.

Some useful titbits but the authors spends quite some time grinding his personal axes about the model of classifying Okinawan arts (te vs tode) that he favours; time which could be more fruitfully spent. Many of the photographs are interesting, but a lot are not at all clear or well arranged.

I got this more out of interest in unusual weapons then the history and there certainly were a few I had not heard of before. A couple of nunchuck and staff variations that I had not seen look very interesting.The history side looks to be very well covered with lots of examples of who used what and when and theorys on the origins.As for hidden methods, theres not really any instruction on how to use anything, only stuff on what the weapon may have been used for or how it was concealed.

All I would like to say is ,If you want to know about Okinawan Karate and Kobudo , You must have MR Bishops books .

Es un buen libro de historia aunque no especifica escuelas, es un poco generalista.Aunque no está mal, es aconsejable.