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CLASSICAL FIGHTING ARTS OF JAPAN
By Serge Mol
Kodansha International, 2001.
ISBN 4-7700-2619-6
Description
Classical Fighting Arts of Japan is the first comprehensive
English-language book on traditional jujutsu. Author Serge Mol working
almost from original Japanese source materials - vividly outlines the
history of the close-quarter fighting methods that warriors developed
not only to prove themselves on the battlefield and in daily life, but
also to be constantly ready to defend their feudal lords.
The classical martial arts as practiced in the ancient ryu-ha were deeply interwoven. For this reason, this guide to ju-jutsu will be of great interest to enthusiasts of Kendo.
Mol explores the historical and cultural factors that helped shape ju-jutsu and the martial arts in general. He offers a detailed look at individual ju-jutsu ryu-ha, giving detailed on the school's history.
Serge Mol
Author
In order to deepen his understanding, Mol lived in Japan for several years,
where he was disciple of Grandmaster Tanaka Fumon and Grandmaster Nakashima Atsumi.
He has an extensive collection of Tokugawa period manuscripts of martial arts ryu-ha, and collects Japanese arms and armor.
Serge Mol has received the rank of menkyo kaiden in Enshin Ryu- Iai and received menkyo in Hoki Ryu jujutsu.