This is the updated paperback version of the previously released, but now out of print, .

The theory and techniques of Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu, including rope techniques, kenjutsu (sword techniques), spear techniques, staff techniques, bokuto (wooden sword) techniques, kenpo, Aiki Seirei Jutsu (spiritual Aiki), Aiki Tokuaku-ho (Aiki perception methods), and Aiki using the heart-mind, are thoroughly explained in this comprehensive work. This definitive book condenses the entire range of Daito-ryu fundamentals to advanced teachings in one volume. For the first time, it publicly reveals various aspects of Daito-ryu, such as the Daito-ryu Atemi Kenpo (striking art), Daito-ryu Hakusen Jutsu (White Fan Technique), Daito-ryu Seitai Jutsu (body adjustment), and Daito-ryu Kappo (life-saving techniques), along with accompanying oral traditions and secret teachings. This is a groundbreaking book containing revolutionary secrets, now republished in a new edition.

The book covers the difference between martial arts and martial disciplines, the spiritual and divine nature of Daito-ryu, the secret teachings of "Two-person Seiza" and "Two-person Shihou-jū," Daito-ryu Ketsujutsu (pressure point techniques), the development of the half-body, half-spiritual physique, practices for soul calming and returning the spirit (Chinkon Kisai), methods for fire contemplation (Kagami-ha), the art of Aiki using shadows, bodybuilding and dietary methods for Aiki Seirei Jutsu, the art of Kyo-kagami (mirror techniques), the use of the barricade (Kudari), real sword techniques, the art of Yayoi (ancient Japanese rituals), the techniques of Bishamonten (God of War), the methods of Marishiten (goddess of protection), word spirit and sword techniques of Tohokami-emitame, the techniques of Fudo-kinsui (immovable binding), Hakusen Soho (White Fan Manipulation), Daito-ryu Aiki Nito-ken (two-sword techniques), Seitaikyu (breathing methods), Fuma-sha (shadow killing), Eye-ball killing techniques, and various other killing methods. The book also delves into the Moon’s esoteric secrets, including the Four Arts of Ibuki, Moon God Sword, Hachimon Tonkyo (Eight Gates of Escape), and much more.

Contents:

The Framework of Bujutsu

• Tanamo Saigo's system of Daito Ryu
• The correct diet of aikireijutsu
• Spirit

Spiritual training

• Principles of Daito Ryu and Mikkyo
• Supernatural phenomenon of aiki
• How to break the enemy's wavelength
• Mystery of aiki
• Kotodama and space
• Tactics
• Position

Techniques

• Daito Ryu jujutsu soden
• Essence of Daito Ryu jujutsu
• Origin of kenjutsu
• Kenjutsu techniques
• Two sword techniques
• Hakusenjutsu
• Aiki reijutsu
• Atemi kenpo
• Daito Ryu kappo

• And much more!

Language: Japanese

Length: 554 pages

Publication date: 2024