The Dojo Desk Reference: A Translation of Hyaku Jiten no Bugei

Hyaku Jiten no Bugei, translated as -100 Dictionaries of Martial Methods, was originally written for Japanese disciples of the “way.” As this is the only authorized translation into English, the translator has included many myo (subtle nuances) found only in the original manuscript, and a cross-referenced English to Japanese index to easily locate information. The authors, and contributors, have generations of immersion in Japanese / Okinawan cultures. The Shin Budo (martial arts since the Meiji restoration) often present only a fraction of the immense knowledge contained in Asian martial arts. Some Shin Budo have been diluted at best and wholly fabricated at worst. Through empirical / academic research, and what the Japanese call “direct transmission” (taught by the current doshu) we have had the good fortune of compiling a vast amount of information. This compilation will prove to be invaluable to all followers of the Japanese warrior arts, regardless of their styles.