Mikado Martial Arts & More! - Books, DVD's and more!

TARO AKEBONO

			SHORINJI KEMPO ; Techniques Ultimes Hiroshi Aosaka - Tameo Mizuno DVD, color, 60 min. region-free, English & French language, 115 grams List price: ~~€ 21,90~~ Our price: € 19,90 (You save 9%) 2489DVDSHORINJI KEMPO115 G.EUR 19,90
	This DVD on Shorinji Kempo was filmed in Europe with Mizuno Sensei (England) and Aosaka Sensei (France). It shows the wide variety of arts included in the Shorinji Kempo curriculum. More...

			HOGERE LERINGEN VAN DE JAPANSE KRIJGSKUNST ; Kuji-no-in, Heiho (strategie), Kiai-jutsu Henk Arnold BOOK, 220 x 295, 184 blz, 113 foto's, deels in kleur, 720 grams Our price: € 34,90 3173BOOKHOGERE LERINGEN VAN DE JAPANSE KRIJGSKUNST720 G.EUR 34,90
	In dit boek worden op een duidelijke wijze verschillende okuden (geheime leringen) toegelicht. Deze leringen komen uit de oude Japanse krijgskunsten (ko-ryu). De auteur gaat uitgebreid in op de diepere lagen van de spiritualiteit en het beleven in krijgskunst, en het boek is daarmee een absolute must voor elke budoka die zich spiritueel wil ontwikkelen. More...

			IN GEVECHT MET BOEDDHA ; Zen-inzichten van een Zwaardmeester Henk Arnold BOOK, 210 x 147 mm, 102 blz, 11 ill. , 205 grams Our price: € 18,50 3220BOOKIN GEVECHT MET BOEDDHA205 G.EUR 18,50
	Dit boek beschrijft de weg van student naar meesterschap. Deze weg is voor allerlei disciplines min of meer gelijk. Of men nu mediteert, Budo beoefent, schildert, zingt, of piano speelt. Deze weg - in eerste instantie gezien vanuit de leraar leerling relatie - is aan bepaalde wetmatigheden onderhevig, waarbij gaandeweg zal blijken dat aile verschillende invullingen uiteindelijk ontspruiten en terugkeren naar dezelfde bron. More...

			CLASSICAL BUDO ; The Martial Arts & Ways of Japan Vol 2. Donn F. Draeger BOOK, 182 x 257 mm, 128 pp, over 140 photos and ill., 345 grams List price: ~~€ 19,90~~ Our price: € 16,90 (You save 15%) 0229BOOKCLASSICAL BUDO345 G.EUR 16,90
	The classical budo, or ''martial ways'' are first and foremost spiritual disciplines, whose ultimate goal, achieved through the most rigorous mental and physical training, is self-realization in the tradition of Zen Buddhism. The author details the history, philosophy, and methods of a variety of these ''martial ways''. More...

			CLASSICAL BUJUTSU ; The Martial Arts & Ways of Japan Vol 1. Donn F. Draeger BOOK, 182 x 257 mm, 112 pp, over 140 photos and ill., 240 grams List price: ~~€ 19,50~~ Our price: € 16,50 (You save 15%) 0188BOOKCLASSICAL BUJUTSU240 G.EUR 16,50
	Evolved amid the incessant warfare of medieval Japan, bujutsu, or ''martial arts'', provided the warrior with the technical and psychological training that prepared him to use his weapons in actual combat. Classical bujutsu emphasizes the intensely practical nature of these martial arts. The author describes sixteen major forms of bujutsu, employing a variety of weapons and techniques. More...

			SECRETS OF THE ANCIENT MASTERS ; Dim Mak & Kyusho Jitsu for Self-Protection and in Martial Arts Theo de Gelaen DVD, 4 DVD-set, 240 min. total, region-free. Languages: Dutch, French, German, English, Spanish, 175 grams Our price: € 59,90 2879DVDSECRETS OF THE ANCIENT MASTERS175 G.EUR 59,90
	Fa Jin, Qi Gong and the use of dim-mak (pressure points) are part of the secrets behind the fascinating powers of the ancient masters. These series of DVD teaches you how to makes these secrets your own so that they can help you protect yourself! More...

			UNARMED FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF THE SAMURAI Masaaki Hatsumi BOOK, hardcover, 200 x 266 mm, 240 pp, over 300 photos, 865 grams List price: ~~€ 34,50~~ Our price: € 28,50 (You save 18%) 3091BOOKUNARMED FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF THE SAMURAI865 G.EUR 28,50
	In Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai, world-renowned ninja grandmaster and bestselling author Masaaki Hatsumi explains the fundamentals of various unarmed techniques unique to the Japanese martial arts. Known as budo taijutsu, these specialized moves allow the practitioner to evade and receive an attack even from an opponent wielding a sword. More...

			SAMURAI ; An Illustrated History Mitsuo Kure BOOK, hardcover, 235 x 315 mm, 192 pp, 800 full-color photos, 1250 grams List price: ~~€ 33,90~~ Our price: € 28,50 (You save 17%) 1687BOOKSAMURAI1250 G.EUR 28,50
	The violent, tumultuous, and surprisingly elegant world of the medieval Japanese samurai is brought vividly to life in this beautifully made book with high-quality photos on glossy paper.Mitsuo Kure vividly details the origins and history of the samurai, together with thorough study of armor, weaponry and fortifications. More...

			IN THE DOJO ; A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts Dave Lowry BOOK, 140 x 213 mm, 208 pp., 270 grams List price: ~~€ 16,90~~ Our price: € 14,50 (You save 16%) 2481BOOKIN THE DOJO270 G.EUR 14,50
	In this collection of essays, Dave Lowry, one of the most well-known and respected swordsmen in the United States, illuminates the history and meaning behind the rituals, training costumes, objects, and relationships that have such profound significance in the dojos of Japanese martial arts. More...

			SHAKUHACHI ; The Japanese Flute Kohachiro Miyata CD, Total time 34 min., 100 grams List price: ~~€ 17,50~~ Our price: € 15,90 (You save 9%) 2985CDSHAKUHACHI100 G.EUR 15,90
	Possessing great elegance and dignity through its simplicity, the shakuhachi is the most important wind instrument of Japan. Kohachiro Miyata performs with an artistic expression and precision that makes his music truly special. More...

			TRADITIONAL YOSEIKAN BUDO Hiroo Mochizuki DVD, full-color, 55 min., region-free. Francais, English, Deutsch, Espanol, 115 grams List price: ~~€ 27,50~~ Our price: € 19,90 (You save 28%) 2681DVDTRADITIONAL YOSEIKAN BUDO115 G.EUR 19,90
	Yoseikan Budo ('the place where the truth is taught') is a martial art into which various martial ways have been integrated. It is probably most widely known for its connection to a pre-war style of aikido however it has important connections to judo, karate and Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu. On this DVD you can see a wide array of techniques and demonstrations from this rich and demanding fighting art. More...

			YOSEIKAN COMPETITION Hiroo Mochizuki DVD, full-color, 55 min. (+45 min. Bonus), region-free. Francais, English, Deutsch, Espanol, 115 grams List price: ~~€ 27,50~~ Our price: € 19,90 (You save 28%) 2682DVDYOSEIKAN COMPETITION115 G.EUR 19,90
	Hiroo Mochizuki, here presents the sports part of Yoseikan Budo. The main interest of this part is to develop physical qualities and positive mental dispositions without altering physical integrity. More...

			THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF FIVE RINGS Miyamoto Musashi - Thomas Cleary (Translator) BOOK, 210 x 260 mm, 176 pp, 40 photos (full-color), 765 grams List price: ~~€ 24,90~~ Our price: € 21,50 (You save 14%) 3266BOOKILLUSTRATED BOOK OF FIVE RINGS 765 G.EUR 21,50
	Written by the master swordsman and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, The Book of Five Rings has become a classic on the arts of strategy and confrontation. This hardcover classic with beautiful photos also contains Cleary's translation of another important Japanese classic on leadership and strategy: The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War by Yagyu Munenori. More...

			DYNAMIC SUMO Clyde Newton BOOK, 195 x 263 mm, 160 pp, over 90 full-color plates, over 200 ill., 505 grams List price: ~~€ 18,90~~ Our price: € 9,90 (You save 47%) 0134BOOKDYNAMIC SUMO505 G.EUR 9,90
	The appeal of Sumo, Japan's unofficial ''national sport'', with its fast, exciting bouts played against a backdrop of colorful traditions and stately, elegant rituals, transcends national and cultural boundaries. This book reveals the traditions and rituals of today's professional Sumo world. More...

			KOMUSO ; The Healing Art of Zen Shakuhachi Ronnie Nyogetsu Seldin CD, Total time 54 min., 115 grams List price: ~~€ 22,50~~ Our price: € 20,90 (You save 8%) 2984CDKOMUSO115 G.EUR 20,90
	The Komuso were priests of the Fuke-Shu sect of Zen Buddhism who wandered Japan during the Edo period (1600-1868). These priests would take the problems and illnesses of people upon themselves, attempting to help them by playing a particular style of shakuhachi flute music called Sui-Zen, and allowing them to let go of all distractions, worries, problems, and stresses. More...

			SECRETS OF THE SAMURAI ; The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan Oscar Ratti - Adele Westbrook BOOK, hardcover, 200 x 261 mm, 400 pp, many hundreds of ill., 990 grams List price: ~~€ 33,90~~ Our price: € 28,50 (You save 17%) 3360BOOKSECRETS OF THE SAMURAI990 G.EUR 28,50
	'Secrets of the Samurai' is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail weapons, techniques, strategies and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe. More...

			KEIKO SHOKON ; Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan Vol. 3 Diane Skoss (editor) BOOK, 153 x 228 mm, 208 pp, 22 photos, 360 grams List price: ~~€ 21,90~~ Our price: € 18,50 (You save 16%) 1760BOOKKEIKO SHOKON360 G.EUR 18,50
	Keiko Shokon translates as ''Reflecting deeply on the past, illuminate the present.''. As well as the first two books in the series, this volume well worth reading by anyone interested in the history behind our modern practice of Japanese martial arts. For those who wish to practice the koryu bujutsu themselves, they are an invaluable resource. More...

			KORYU BUJUTSU ; Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan Vol. 1 Diane Skoss (editor) BOOK, 228 x 152 mm, 192 pp, 33 photos, 330 grams List price: ~~€ 19,90~~ Our price: € 16,90 (You save 16%) 0984BOOKKORYU BUJUTSU330 G.EUR 16,90
	After Donn Draeger's books, there have been very few publications in terms of authentic martial arts culture, history, and lore, especially concerning classical budo. This is n excellent book on Japan's classical bugei traditions. More...

			SWORD & SPIRIT ; Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan Vol. 2 Diane Skoss (editor) BOOK, 228 x 152 mm, 192 pp, 40 photos, 325 grams List price: ~~€ 19,90~~ Our price: € 16,90 (You save 16%) 1291BOOKSWORD & SPIRIT325 G.EUR 16,90
	Following up from the previous book, this volume adds more to the ''field guide to the classical Japanese martial arts''. Just read the table of contents and you'll know why all us wannabe samurai should read this book carefully at least a couple of times. More...