Katana: The Samurai Sword (Osprey Weapon Series)

Osprey Publishing | 2010 | ISBN: 1849081514 | English | 82 Pages | PDF | 5,9 MB

The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull reveals the story of how and why…

Japanese Sword Fighting: Secrets of the Samurai By Masaaki Hatsumi

Publisher: Koda nsha Intern ational 2005 | 240 Pages | ISBN: 4770021984 | PDF | 104 MB

Hidden Essence of the Martial Arts and the Spirit of the Samurai

Japanese history is replete with great sword masters. Legendary figures such as Koizumi Isenokami,…

Anthony Bryant, Angus McBride - Early Samurai AD 200-1500

Osprey Publishing | 2001 | ISBN: 1855321319 | 68 pages | PDF | 50.8 MB

Elite Series 35

War played a central part in the history of Japan. Warring clans controlled much of the country. The wars were usually about land, the struggle for…

Samurai Swordsmanship by Masayuki Shimabukuro - Volume 3: Advanced Sword Program

DivX | 2000 kbps | 720x536 | MP3 128 kbps | 60 min. | 830 MB.

Genre: eLearning

This three-volume DVD collection covers basic, intermediate and advanced concepts and features interviews with both instructors. Topics include mat cutting, forms, uniform care, sword…

Samurai Swordsmanship by Masayuki Shimabukuro - Volume 2: Intermediate Sword Program

DivX | 2000 kbps | 720x536 | MP3 128 kbps | 60 min. | 800 MB.

Genre: eLearning

Continue to build upon the swordsmanship principles introduced by Black Belt Hall of Famer Masayuki Shimabukuro and his senior student Carl E. Long with…

Samurai Swordsmanship by Masayuki Shimabukuro - Volume 1: Basic Sword Program

DivX | 2000 kbps | 720x536 | MP3 128 kbps | 60 min. | 800 MB.

Genre: eLearning

Master swordsman Masayuki Shimabukuro and top student Carl E. Long explain the basic techniques of samurai swordsmanship, as well as convey the rich history…

Samurai 1550-1600

Publisher: Osprey Publishing | ISBN: 1855323451 | edition 1994 | PDF | 63 pages | 10,2 mb

This title details the culture, weapons, armour and training of the elite samurai warrior class in the fascinating Age of Battles period (1550-1600). This was a period of vital importance not only…

Osaka 1615: The Last Battle of the Samurai (Osprey Campaign 170)

Osprey Publishing | 2006 | ISBN: 1841769606 | English | 99 Pages | PDF | 27,3 MB

In 1614, Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with double circuits of walls, 100 feet high. It…

Jonathan Clements, "A Brief History of the Samurai"

Running Press | 2010 | ISBN: 0762438509 | 352 pages | PDF | 1,3 MB

From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the samurai warrior. The samurai emerged as…

Hatamoto: Samurai Horse and Foot Guards 1540-1724 (Osprey Elite 178)

Osprey Publishing | 2010 | ISBN: 1846034787 | English | 34*2 Pages | PDF | 30,9 MB

Each great samurai warlord, or daimyo, had a division of troops known as the Hatamoto, 'those who stand under the flag'. The Hatamoto included the…