Nunchaku and Sai: Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts by Ryūshō Sakagami Rare Vintage

Nunchaku and Sai: Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts is a 1974 book by Ryūshō Sakagami (and Setsumei Sakagami) that details the history and use of these two traditional Okinawan weapons, which were developed from everyday tools by people deprived of other means of self-defense. The book, part of the Okinawan Combat Arts Series, features illustrations and covers various nunchaku postures and sai techniques, including a specific nunchaku kata.
Key Details
Author: Ryūshō Sakagami (with Setsumei Sakagami)
Publication Year: 1974
Publisher: Japan Publications (U.S.A.), Incorporated
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Content: Explains the historical context and practical application of nunchaku and sai, including specific techniques and a nunchaku kata.
Significance: Fills a niche in the study of kobudo (ancient martial arts) and provides insight into the development of these unique Okinawan weapons