Budô Books

All prices include postage to any USA address. For non-USA addresses please add $5. These selections are mostly out of print. Therefore they are mostly one of a kind—when a particular title is sold, it will be out-of-stock and marked SOLD. All of the BUDO books have been SOLD. But, there are still some Japanese sword books and General Books on Japan left. Please check on the links below. There are two ways to order these books. You can use PAYPAL and pay by credit card, or you can pay by check or money order. If paying by check or money order, send an email to books@ny-jss.org reserve your selection. Instructions will be sent to you as to where to send the money. The books will be sent as soon as the money is received. Click on link below for books on Japanese swords, and general books on Japan. Note: The link to the photo of the cover of each book is a photo of the actual book.

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Budô Books - Iaido – 10 books listed

BI-1 Eishin Ryu Iaido Nyumon, by Jisaku Kamo, 233 pages in softcover in Japanese, published in 1981 (13x19cm). Condition is like new. Shows detailed photos of most of Eishin Ryu Iaido kata. Price $30 SOLD 1 Copy	Click here to see cover of book PAYPAL
BI-2 Iai Kendo by Nakamura Taizaburo 213 pages in hardcover in Japanese, published in 1973 (13x19cm). Condition is like new. Shows detailed photos of early version of Seitei-Gata of Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei. Also, Toyama Ryu kata are shown. There are some test cutting techniques shown. Price $30 SOLD 1 Copy	Click here to see Cover of Book PAYPAL
BI-3 Iaido by Nakamura Taizaburo 202 pages in softcover in Japanese, published in 1973 (15x21cm) Condition is like new. Shows detailed photos a version of Omori Ryu. Also, Toyama Ryu kata are shown. There are some test cutting techniques shown. Price $30 SOLD 1 Copy	Click here to see Cover of Book PAYPAL
BI-4 Iai The Art of Drawing the Sword by Darrell Craig, 257 pages in softcover in English, published in 1983 (15x21cm). Condition is like new. Shows detailed drawing of early version of Seitei-Gata of Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei. Also, there are some background information and drawings about Iaido and sword arts. Price $15 SOLD 1 Copy	Click here to see Cover of Book PAYPAL
BI-5 IaidoKyohan Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu by Mitani Yoshisato, 320 pages in hardcover in Japanese, published in 1982 (22x32cm). Condition is like new. This is the “Big Book” for Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu. Mitani Sensei has visited the West many times and is author of several books on Iaido. The book to have if you do Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu or Muso Shinden Ryu. Price $200 1 Copy Sold	Click here to see Cover of Book Click here to see Sample Page of Book Sold
BI-6 Japanese Swordsmanship by Warner and Draeger, 297 pages in hardcover in English, published in 1982 (19x26cm). Condition is like new. Shows detailed photos of 10 kata version of Seitei-Gata of Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei. Also, general history of Iaido. A special chapter on how to find an Iaido Sensei. This is a first edition of this book and includes a personal authograph by Mitsuzuka Takeshi Sensei who posed for the Seitei-gata photos. For any of the members of the San Shin Kai, this is your chance to have something directly signed by your Sensei. Price $100 SOLD 1 Copy
BI-7 Musô Shinden Ryu Iaidô by Danzaki Tomoaki, 261 pages in hardcover in Japanese, published in 1981 (16x22cm). Condition is like new. Shows detailed photos of Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido kata. Important book by one of the senior students of Nakayama Hakudo Sensei. Price $65 1 Copy Sold	Click here to see Cover of Book Sold
BI-8 Musô Shinden Ryu Iaidô by Yamatsuta Shigeiyoshi, 261 pages in hardcover in Japanese, published in 1984 (16x22cm). Condition is like new. Shows detailed photos of Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido kata. Important book by one of the senior students of Nakayama Hakudo Sensei. Price $65 1 Copy Sold	Click here to see Cover of Book Sold
BI-9 The Way of the Sword: IAIDO, by Michael Finn 103 pages in softcover in English, published in 1982, (17x24 cm). Condition is like new. Covers the 10 kata version of Seitei-gata. Price $10 SOLD 1 Copy	Click here to see Cover of Book PAYPAL
BI-10 Zen Nippon Kendô Renmei Iaidô by Kamimoto Eiichi, 130 pages in softcover in Japanese, published in 1981 (18x24cm). Condition is like new. Shows detailed photos of 10 kata version of Seitei-Gata of Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei. This is the official book from the IKF on Seitei-gata. Price $15 SOLD 1 Copy Sold	Click here to see Cover of Book Sold
Budô Books - Other than Iaido	8 Books
BJ-1 Jodo Kyohan by Shindô Musô Ryu Jodo Renbukan 350 pages in Japanese with detailed photos of the kata of Shindo Muso Ryu. Published in 1974 (22x31 cm). The must have book for the Jodô student. Price $200 SOLD 1 Copy SOLD	Click here to see Cover of Book Click here to see Sample Pageof Book PAYPAL L
BK-1 Bugei Ju-Happan / The Spirit of the Samurai By Masayoshi Nakajima & Shigeru Nakajima 145 pages in English, softcover, published in 1983 (18x26 cm). Condition is like new. Contains detailed photos of the kata of the Takenouchi-Hangan Ryu, Also, much discussion of other weapons in the list of 18 classical martial arts of Japan. Price $125 SOLD 1 Copy Sold	Click here to see Cover of Book Click here to see Sample Page of Book Sold
BK-2 Deity and the Sword Vol. 1, 2, & 3 by Otake Risuke Vol 1: 165 pages in Japanese and English; hardcover published in 1977 (19x27 cm). Vol 2: 149 pages in Japanese and English; hardcover published in 1977 (19x27 cm). Vol 3: 150 pages in Japanese and English; hardcover published in 1978 (19x27 cm). Condition is like new. This 3 volume set of detailed photos of the Katori Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu. This long our of print hardcover 1^st edition is very unusal to find a complete set. There are a few single volume sellers, but complete sets in such excellent condition are very rare. This will only be sold as a complete set. Price: $450 SOLD 1 Set Sold	Click here to see Cover of Book PAYPAL
BK-3 Fundamental Kendo by International Kendo Federation 179 pages in English, hardcover published in 1974 2^nd printing (19x27 cm). Condition is like new. Long out of print Kendo book that is considered one of the best, if not the best, in English Price: $175 SOLD 1 Copy .	Click here to see Cover of Book PAYPAL
BK-4 Yagyu Shingan Ryu by Shimazu Kenji 255 pages in Japanese, softcover published in 1978 (15x21 cm). Condition is like new. Detailed photos showing Yagyu Shingan Ryu unarmed and armed techniques against a sword attack. Price: $55 1 Copy Sold.	Click here to see Cover of Book Sold
BN-1 Atarashi Naginata by International Naginata Federation 105 pages in Japanese, softcover published in 1982 (15x21 cm). Condition is like new. Long out of print Naginata book. Price: $25 SOLD 1 Copy .	Click here to see Cover of Book PAYPAL
BC-1 Autumn Lightning by Dave Lowry 257 pages in English softcover published in 1985 (15x23 cm). Condition is like new. The subtitle tells it all; “The Education of an American Samurai”. Price: $20 SOLD 1 Copy	Click here to see Cover of Book PAYPAL
BC-2 Zen and Japanese Culture by Daisetz T. Suzuki 478 pages in English, softcover, published in 1973 (15x23cm). Condition is good with some rubbing of cover. .A classic book on the relationship between swordsman and Zen Price: $15 SOLD 1 Copy Sold	Click here to see Cover of Book Sold
BJu-1 Canon of Judo by Kyuzo Mifune 224 pages in English, hardcover published in 2004 (19x27 cm). Condition is new. Long out of print Judo book that is by one of the best Judoka ever. The last to receive his Judan from the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano. This includes some additional material added by Mifune Sensei to the original 1960 Japanese edition. Also, the translator is new and improved over the original translator who knew nothing about Judo, and not much about English. Price: $15 SOLD 1 Copy .	Click here to see Cover of Book PAYPAL

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