Advanced Stick Fighting

Dr. Hatsumi Sensei brings in a very clear presentation, the ABC of the long stick. But it is not only the photos that are of great value. It is the words that find their place between them, bringing the life wisdom of one of the great leaders of the Martial art world of this era. What is a true martial art, how can we differentiate the fake from the real the illusion from reality. Learning the Bo is essential for improving one's Tai-Jutsu, and for learning other weapons such as Naginata, Yari, and shorter sticks. This book is not only important to Bujinkan students but also to all martial arts enthusiastic. I am 8dan student of Dr. Hatsumi Sensei

Definitely, it is a very good book. Some familiarity with other works of Hatsumi Sensei will help you to appreciate this work more. It also have the original text on japanese at the end of the book.

This is not a book for beginners. It is, however, a book that the serious student of stickfighting traditions should read. This does not teach techniques...but gives a glimpse of the real skills and strategies used in using the bo, jo, and hanbo. Filled with Japanese tradition, this book attempts to reach toward a deeper meaning of any form of budo. Sure, if you want to learn "The Art of Kata", then you are looking for a different book. If you are looking to reach a higher understanding of combat with sticks, GET THIS BOOK!

In less that one year, we get a second amazing book by Hatsumi Sensei. While focusing on stick fighting with ROKUSHAKU BO (six ft long staff) and JO (5 ft walking staff) this book also offers the reader insight into current lessons the ninja grandmaster is teaching in Japan. The photographs illustrate the text though showing flow and direction. Once again, I am very impressed by the photography. This book is both a useful text for students and a work of art for the collector. A fine addition to your ninjutsu library.

Hatsumi Sensei has lent the same flavor for this newest publication found in "The Way of the Ninja". Unlike the first edition of "Stick Fighting" by Hatsumi and Chambers, this newest rendition shares history, features methods for selecting a bo and vividly shares Kuden that are meant to unfold the practioner's understanding of Budo's role in makind and society. The illustrations not only share the movement within the bojutsu technique but the richness of this live moving heritage as well. Rich Cearley