Illustrated Encyclopedia of Arrest Tools Book by Yumio Nawa (Hardcover) (Preowned)

Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historical Research: Arresting Tools Volume is a richly illustrated reference work by Yumio Nawa that examines the capture and restraint equipment used by law enforcement officials in feudal and Edo-period Japan. Through detailed drawings, photographs, and historical commentary, the book explores traditional arresting tools such as jitte, sasumata, sodegarami, tsukubo, ropes, and other implements used by samurai police, constables, and apprehension specialists. Nawa explains the history, construction, and practical use of these devices while correcting common misconceptions found in films and television dramas. Written for martial arts researchers, historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of Japanese culture, the book serves as both a visual guide and a valuable resource for understanding the methods of arrest, restraint, and law enforcement in historical Japan.

About the Author:

Yumio Nawa (1912–2006) was a Japanese martial artist, historical consultant, and researcher of traditional Japanese martial arts and weaponry. Headmaster of the Masaki-ryu chain-and-weight (manrikigusari) tradition, he was widely known for his studies of ninjutsu, concealed weapons, swordsmanship, and historical customs of the samurai era. In addition to teaching martial arts, Nawa authored numerous books on Japanese military history, hidden weapons, historical dramas, and martial traditions, and served as a respected historical advisor for period films and television productions.

Language: Japanese

Length: 248 pages

Publication date: 1985