Normally I'm fairly comfortable sniffing out martial arts materials.
However I have recently come across a book on Amazon that was really intriguing. It is a book on Bujutsu covering early naval sword and stick techniques. Always on the hunt for something obscure and interesting I started to pounce - then hesitated. The books aren't available for new purchase, and everyone who owns a copy and wants to sell it is asking ~ $300 a book!
Next, as I start back to my Amazon browsing, now I start getting served all kinds of books on Ninjitsu. I seriously doubt a book on naval bujutsu is really tied to ninjitsu, but it is possible that folks interested in studying one ran across the other and Amazon is making a link based on current purchasing habits.
All of which is interesting, but secondary to the fact that there is a pre-WWII book on Japanese bujutsu that looks interesting but I don't intend to pay $300 for. Although I'd like to. Any of you guys heard of this book/style? Got any insight?
http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=grogheads-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=4901619020
I entered the title into Google books and found a lot of similar looking titles.Try Google books.
I'm actually a 12th dan in Kikkoman Ryu Bujutsu. My Sensei was Rex Kwon, who is actually related to the founder of Bujutsu, General of the Sea Coxinga. The style of sword fighting was developed by Gen. Coxinga during the naval battle of Pescadores Island off the coast of Formosa in 1662.
Let me know if you have any questions about finding a good sensei. I hear the Bujutsu capital of the world these days is Chicago, IL, so your recent move is strikingly good fortune!
^So you're a badass with swords as well? Way to rock the upcoming zombie apocalypse, Jarhead 8)
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 26, 2013, 03:45:52 PM
I'm actually a 12th dan in Kikkoman Ryu Bujutsu. My Sensei was Rex Kwon, who is actually related to the founder of Bujutsu, General of the Sea Coxinga. The style of sword fighting was developed by Gen. Coxinga during the naval battle of Pescadores Island off the coast of Formosa in 1662.
Let me know if you have any questions about finding a good sensei. I hear the Bujutsu capital of the world these days is Chicago, IL, so your resent move is strikingly good fortune!
Are you a champion of justice and freedom?
^Have you not been paying attention??? Superman has a picture of Jarhead inside his locker.
Quote from: Steelgrave on February 26, 2013, 04:10:23 PM
^Have you not been paying attention??? Superman has a picture of Jarhead inside his locker.
And Aquaman has a picture of LB in his.
^SNORT! LMAO! Aquaman is still waiting for LB to return his tights......
I am finished with marital arts. Single is the only way to go.
Quote from: mirth on February 26, 2013, 04:11:24 PM
Quote from: Steelgrave on February 26, 2013, 04:10:23 PM
^Have you not been paying attention??? Superman has a picture of Jarhead inside his locker.
And Aquaman has a picture of LB in his.
How did you know?
^It was on an HBO special....that nobody watched 8)
Quote from: Steelgrave on February 26, 2013, 08:43:31 PM
^It was on an HBO special....that nobody watched 8)
Good. That was supposed to be classified as Double Top Secret.
Quote from: Longdan on February 26, 2013, 05:01:34 PM
I am finished with marital arts. Single is the only way to go.
Pish-posh! If a comely young thing were to signal an exchange of her continued favors for some finger jewelry then you'd be at Jarrod's even as we speak. The cheese doesn't always stand alone by choice.
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 26, 2013, 09:30:12 PM
Quote from: Longdan on February 26, 2013, 05:01:34 PM
I am finished with marital arts. Single is the only way to go.
Pish-posh! If a comely young thing were to signal an exchange of her continued favors for some finger jewelry then you'd be at Jarrod's even as we speak. The cheese doesn't always stand alone by choice.
Longdan is more whine than cheese.
That was uncalled for. You big bully.
Just picture LB in an Aquaman costume. It has the same effect as picturing an auditorium full of naked people before you have to address them....only scarier ;D
Quote from: Longdan on February 26, 2013, 11:57:28 PM
That was uncalled for. You big bully.
We tease because we care.
Quote from: Steelgrave on February 27, 2013, 12:08:04 AM
Just picture LB in an Aquaman costume.
I'd really rather not.
Quote from: Steelgrave on February 27, 2013, 12:08:04 AM
It has the same effect as picturing an auditorium full of naked people before you have to address them....only scarier ;D
I've a better idea: I'll picture you standing at my shoulder, scowling ferociously at the audience.
Think anyone would laugh? No, me neither. ;)
Quote from: Steelgrave on February 26, 2013, 04:10:23 PM
^Have you not been paying attention??? Superman has a picture of Jarhead inside his locker.
Jarhead and Superman once fought each other on a bet. The loser had to start wearing his underwear on the outside of his pants. ;)
Quote from: MikeGER on February 27, 2013, 07:30:33 AM
Quote from: Steelgrave on February 26, 2013, 04:10:23 PM
^Have you not been paying attention??? Superman has a picture of Jarhead inside his locker.
Jarhead and Superman once fought each other on a bet. The loser had to start wearing his underwear on the outside of his pants. ;)
And Chuck Norris is still waiting for Jarhead to return his calls.
Quote from: Longdan on February 27, 2013, 12:06:33 PM
Quote from: MikeGER on February 27, 2013, 07:30:33 AM
Quote from: Steelgrave on February 26, 2013, 04:10:23 PM
^Have you not been paying attention??? Superman has a picture of Jarhead inside his locker.
Jarhead and Superman once fought each other on a bet. The loser had to start wearing his underwear on the outside of his pants. ;)
And Chuck Norris is still waiting for Jarhead to return his calls.
Chuck Norris does not make telephone calls. His voice carries all over the world.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 27, 2013, 01:49:28 PM
Chuck Norris does not make telephone calls. His voice carries all over the world.
Telepathically. Like Aquaman.
Come to think of it - we never see those two together. Chuck Norris
is Aquaman!
Quote from: LongBlade on February 27, 2013, 01:54:46 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 27, 2013, 01:49:28 PM
Chuck Norris does not make telephone calls. His voice carries all over the world.
Telepathically. Like Aquaman.
Come to think of it - we never see those two together. Chuck Norris is Aquaman!
I can't believe you just said that...........
Quote from: TheCommandTent on February 27, 2013, 01:59:55 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on February 27, 2013, 01:54:46 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 27, 2013, 01:49:28 PM
Chuck Norris does not make telephone calls. His voice carries all over the world.
Telepathically. Like Aquaman.
Come to think of it - we never see those two together. Chuck Norris is Aquaman!
I can't believe you just said that...........
The truth hurts. Embrace the New 52.
Quote from: LongBlade on February 27, 2013, 02:15:51 PM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on February 27, 2013, 01:59:55 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on February 27, 2013, 01:54:46 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 27, 2013, 01:49:28 PM
Chuck Norris does not make telephone calls. His voice carries all over the world.
Telepathically. Like Aquaman.
Come to think of it - we never see those two together. Chuck Norris is Aquaman!
I can't believe you just said that...........
The truth hurts. Embrace the New 52.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1187.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz397%2FSoccerDJ04%2Fimage_zps3abd4190.png&hash=07c45ac12f79665f4a3ca8440ec1a390dd303795)
Quote from: LongBlade on February 27, 2013, 01:54:46 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 27, 2013, 01:49:28 PM
Chuck Norris does not make telephone calls. His voice carries all over the world.
Telepathically. Like Aquaman.
Come to think of it - we never see those two together. Chuck Norris is Aquaman!
Wow. You've pretty much just profaned a living God.
Quote from: Arctic Blast on February 27, 2013, 04:26:46 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on February 27, 2013, 01:54:46 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 27, 2013, 01:49:28 PM
Chuck Norris does not make telephone calls. His voice carries all over the world.
Telepathically. Like Aquaman.
Come to think of it - we never see those two together. Chuck Norris is Aquaman!
Wow. You've pretty much just profaned a living God.
No.
You, sir, have profaned a redeemed superhero.
Well, you and most of the other non-comic reading dorks on this board.
^ You say "redeemed", we say "out of the closet"...
Quote from: LongBlade on February 26, 2013, 01:48:45 PM
Normally I'm fairly comfortable sniffing out martial arts materials.
However I have recently come across a book on Amazon that was really intriguing. It is a book on Bujutsu covering early naval sword and stick techniques. Always on the hunt for something obscure and interesting I started to pounce - then hesitated. The books aren't available for new purchase, and everyone who owns a copy and wants to sell it is asking ~ $300 a book!
Next, as I start back to my Amazon browsing, now I start getting served all kinds of books on Ninjitsu. I seriously doubt a book on naval bujutsu is really tied to ninjitsu, but it is possible that folks interested in studying one ran across the other and Amazon is making a link based on current purchasing habits.
All of which is interesting, but secondary to the fact that there is a pre-WWII book on Japanese bujutsu that looks interesting but I don't intend to pay $300 for. Although I'd like to. Any of you guys heard of this book/style? Got any insight?
http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=grogheads-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=4901619020
@LB :)
The guy selling is looking for a sucker at $300 - try this link for the same book at $50
http://www.budovideos.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=22019&cat=609&page=1
Quote from: Boggit on March 01, 2013, 01:21:58 AM
Quote from: LongBlade on February 26, 2013, 01:48:45 PM
Normally I'm fairly comfortable sniffing out martial arts materials.
However I have recently come across a book on Amazon that was really intriguing. It is a book on Bujutsu covering early naval sword and stick techniques. Always on the hunt for something obscure and interesting I started to pounce - then hesitated. The books aren't available for new purchase, and everyone who owns a copy and wants to sell it is asking ~ $300 a book!
Next, as I start back to my Amazon browsing, now I start getting served all kinds of books on Ninjitsu. I seriously doubt a book on naval bujutsu is really tied to ninjitsu, but it is possible that folks interested in studying one ran across the other and Amazon is making a link based on current purchasing habits.
All of which is interesting, but secondary to the fact that there is a pre-WWII book on Japanese bujutsu that looks interesting but I don't intend to pay $300 for. Although I'd like to. Any of you guys heard of this book/style? Got any insight?
http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=grogheads-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=4901619020
@LB :)
The guy selling is looking for a sucker at $300 - try this link for the same book at $50
http://www.budovideos.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=22019&cat=609&page=1
Thanks, Boggit! That's more like it :)
@LB :)
You're very welcome.