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Preface

In revealing the secrets of Masaki-Ryu and Shuriken-Jutsu, the author gives much needed information and instruction in two arts of self-defense—the manrikigusari and the shuriken—previously little known or understood in the West and valuable storehouses of knowledge in themselves.

But, most important of all is the author's appreciation of the spirit of Zen in the martial arts. This book could not be written without it. Because of his lengthy instruction by the masters in Japan in martial arts, and because of his receptive, open mind, he has long recognized the need for Zen in the defensive arts. Years of experience in both teaching and practicing the martial arts in the spirit and tempo of Zen have convinced him of its dire necessity.

This delicate balance between the mental, spiritual, and physical is maintained solely by the practice of Zen. It cannot be omitted from a book on martial arts. One should read all of this book. The author has made great efforts to make his study, practice, and presentation of the arts of self-defense true to their Oriental origin. Read this book and profit richly by it.

Rev. Soyu Matsuoka

Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago