Ninja Weapons : Chain and Shuriken.

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This handy volume introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of two ninja arts- the chain and the shuriken. The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal society of the early eighteenth century by a swordsman-sentry in Edo (Tokyo) Castle. Feeling that the shedding of blood in such a hallowed place would be disgraceful, he devised the combat use of the weighted chain . Even the name he gave to the art proves the trust he placed in its effectiveness- manrikigusari (chain with the power of ten thousand). The equally devastating art of shuriken, the throwing of metal stars and sp.  Read more... Table of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Preface Introduction The Samurai Creed [PART I] THE SECRETS OF MASAKI-RYU History of the Manrikigusari and Masaki-ryu The Beginning Development of the Art Other Schools of the Manrikigusari Special Characteristics of the Manrikigusari General Features Advantages to Using the Manrikigusari Practice Unique Features Techniques for Using the Manrikigusari Proper Grip Manipulation Kamae (Preparatory Positions) lai Techniques Henka (Varia tions) Other Variations Kyusho How to Make a Manrikigusari The Chain The Weights. [PART II] THE SECRETS OF SHURIKEN-JUTSUHistory of Slwriken-jutsu The Transition Various Types of Shuriken Proper Method of Holding the Shuriken The Secrets of Shuriken-jutsu Practice Half-turn Method Target Selection Safety Precautions Throwing and Distance How to Make Your Own Shuriken Shaken Bibliography.