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Some define jujutsu and similar arts rather narrowly as "unarmed" close combat systems used to defeat or control an enemy who is similarly unarmed. Jujutsu books for sale. Another typical use of jujutsu by warriors was when a high-ranking warrior was attacked by one of lower status. Books on Jujutsu. These systems of unarmed combat began to be known as jujutsu, among other related terms, during the Muromachi period (1333-1568), according to densho (transmission scrolls) of the various ryu-ha (martial traditions, "schools") and historical records. Books about Jujutsu Japanese Sumo Wrestling is one of the oldest martial arts in Japan. Sumo Wrestling books for sale. The basic rules of sumo are simple: The wrestler who either first touches the floor with something else than his sole or leaves the ring before his opponent, loses. Books Sumo Wrestling. Once a wrestler reached the rank of yokozuna, he cannot lose it anymore. However, he is expected to retire as soon as his results are starting to worsen. Six Sumo Wrestling tournaments are held every year. Each one lasts 15 days. books about Sumo Wrestling The history of the Ninja is hard to trace. This is because there were few, if any records kept of its existance. Most of what is known about the ninja is taken from stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. ninja books for sale. Many years passed before the Yamabushi became known as NINJA. Because of their total split with society the Ninja families went underground, and to counter-act the constant harassment they formed various strategies, from spy networks, to disguise and of course assassination. Books on Ninjas. The ninja followed no such code. Their only code was to do whatever it takes to get the job done. This gave the ninja a great advantage right away, add the use of a wide variety of weapons and you have a superior warrior. Books about Ninjas
