This book introduces the history, master biographies, and techniques of four of the most famous and battle-oriented schools of Japanese jujutsu, which have a tradition of several hundred years: Takeuchi Ryu, Yagyu Shingan Ryu, Moroshite Ryu, and Daito-ryu.
The book also includes numerous photographs of demonstrations by leading instructors of each school, revealing for the first time the secret techniques that have traditionally been kept a secret.
The book is the first time that the secret techniques, which have been kept secret in the past, have been made public.
This book is the culmination of Takatomo Matsuda's research as a leading researcher on Japanese kobudo.