Includes index. Japanese collection.

The combative rationale. Japan's martial tradition -- The classical warrior in history -- Development of the bujutsu -- The weapons and their use. Bladed weapons : kenjutsu, iai-jutsu, sojutsu, naginata-jutsu -- Staff and stick weapons : bojutsu, jojutsu, tetsubo-jutsu -- Archery : kyujutsu -- Composite weapons : ninjutsu, kusarigama-jutsu, tessen-jutsu -- Grappling : yoroi kumi-uchi, hojo-jutsu -- Auxiliary arts : bajutsu, yadome-jutsu, suiei-jutsu -- Epilogue : classical bujutsu today.