10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MANRIKIGUSARI»
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manrikigusari in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
Ninja Weapons: Chain and Shuriken
AN ORIGINAL manrikigusari is extremely difficult if not impossible to obtain. On a
recent trip to Japan, the author succeeded in finding only two, one very old, the
other of more recent vintage. During the past 40 years Mr. Yumio Nawa has
found ...
Charles V. Gruzanski, 1991
2
Classical Weaponry of Japan: Special Weapons and Tactics of ...
He is said to have invented the manrikigusari when in the service of Ix>rd Toda.
One day, after he had been ordered to guard a gate of Edo castle, he was
puzzled by the problem of how to defend the gate in the event of trouble. If he
was ...
The greater portion of the book is devoted to the art of using the "manrikigusari."
This is an iron chain from one to three feet long, with a weight at each end,
somewhat like the Argentina "bola." It is said to have been developed by
Dannoshin ...
The manrikigusari is a length of chain, usually about 2 feet (.6 m) in length, with
weights on both ends. Originally used to disarm attackers, it became effective at
blocking, parrying, and attacking as well. The manrikigusari became very popular
...
5
Samurai: The Code of the Warrior
Manrikigusari. The name of this weapon means "strength of a thousand men." It
consists of a short length of metal chain, about two to three feet long, with weights
on each end. It could be used to parry blows from swords, sticks, and polearms, ...
Thomas Louis, Tommy Ito, 2008
6
The Japanese Contributions to the English Language: An ...
Ch [2] manrikigusari, n. (Draeger 1973: 49) M. Arts Misprint as manrikigusari [J <
manriki (<man- 10,000, i.e. immense + -riki power, both < MChin, with reference
to this weapon's heavy metal weights and great dynamic power; for -riki- cf.
Garland Hampton Cannon, Nicholas W. Warren, 1996
Chain Weapons The three primary weapons in this classification were the
chigiriki, manrikigusari and kusarigama. The chigiriki (mace) was a stick attached
to a chain and metal ball. It was used to strike a swordsman or a spearman by ...
8
The Art of Shen Ku: "the Ultimate Traveler's Guide" : the ...
... whip right hand. GRAB COUNTERS • GRABS usually result from poor
technique/ timing. SIAN. SECRETS. OF. MANRIKIGUSARI. (CHAIN). COMBAT.
9
Spike and Chain: Japanese Fighting Arts
General Features The manrikigusari as it was originally
designedbyMasakiissaidto have had the following characteristics: an
ironchainvaryinginlength from one to three feet. At each end of the chain there
were small iron weights attached (Fig.
The first involves the use of Manrikigusari, and the second part of the book deals
with Shuriken-Jutsu. $4.95 Please send 50c for postage and handling ^.^^^^^
Manrikigusari — a length of chain and weighted ends used in various ways for ...
2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MANRIKIGUSARI»
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manrikigusari is used in the context of the following news items.
Northampton man arrested after crashing motorcycle, allegedly …
Police said Graham failed a field sobriety test, and he possessed cocaine and a weapon known as a manrikigusari, a chain that is used in ... «GazetteNET, Jun 15»
Colborne weapon seizure includes submachine gun
A manrikigusari or kusari, which is hexagonal or other geometrically shaped hard weights or hand grips linked by a length or lengths of rope, ... «Northumberland News, May 13»
