This is a special version as written and hand bound by Paul Richardson
First published in 1993, this book was altered in 1994/5 to contain pictures. This book was researched and solely written by Paul Richardson.
The book is bound using traditional Japanese book binding methods. Book cover colour may vary.
The first 9 chapters discuss the history of the Bujinkan Ryuha followed by a biography of Takamatsu Toshitsugu sensei. Also Iga and Koga Ryu history is discussed.
This was the first book in English to publish the names of all the soke of the 9 Ryu.
There are several photos through out the book relating to the contents.
These are the Ryu history that are discussed in the book
- Togakure Ryu
- Gyokko Ryu
- Kukishinden Ryu
- Koto Ryu
- Shindenfudo Ryu
- Takagi Yoshin Ryu
- Gikan Ryu
- Gyokushin Ryu
- Kumogakure Ryu
Densho (Transmission books) are books handed from teacher to student are various stages of their training.
The densho book contains photos not in the original version in 1993.
First published in 1993, this book was altered in 1994/5 to contain pictures. This book was researched and solely written by Paul Richardson.
The book is bound using traditional Japanese book binding methods. Book cover colour may vary.
The first 9 chapters discuss the history of the Bujinkan Ryuha followed by a biography of Takamatsu Toshitsugu sensei. Also Iga and Koga Ryu history is discussed.
This was the first book in English to publish the names of all the soke of the 9 Ryu.
There are several photos through out the book relating to the contents.
These are the Ryu history that are discussed in the book
- Togakure Ryu
- Gyokko Ryu
- Kukishinden Ryu
- Koto Ryu
- Shindenfudo Ryu
- Takagi Yoshin Ryu
- Gikan Ryu
- Gyokushin Ryu
- Kumogakure Ryu
Densho (Transmission books) are books handed from teacher to student are various stages of their training.
The densho book contains photos not in the original version in 1993.