Uchine Japanese Throwing Arrow Ed Mickolus ISBN10: 1260453413

ISBN10: 1260453413

ISBN13: 9781535450492

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Uchine Japanese Throwing Arrow Ed Mickolus ISBN10: 1260453413A translation of material related to the Uchine, the Japanese Throwing Arrow, a weapon carried by Samurai when they travelled by palanquin. Originating as a weapon of last resort for archers whose bowstring had broken, the Uchine evolved into a close quarters combat weapon as well as a self defense weapon when traveling. Includes the origin of this surprising weapon as well as throwing techniques by Fujita Seiko, the 14th headmaster of the Koga School