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PLEASE NOTE: The creators and publishers of this book disclaim any liabilities for loss in connection with following any of the practices, exercises, and advice contained herein. To reduce the chance of injury or any other harm, the reader should consult a professional before undertaking this or any other martial arts, movement, meditative arts, health, or exercise program. The instructions and advice printed in this book are not in any way intended as a substitute for medical, mental, or emotional counseling with a licensed physician or healthcare provider.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Cummins, Antony, author; Koizumi, Mieko, author.

Title: The lost samurai school : secrets of Mubyoshi Ryu / Antony Cummins.

Description: Berkeley, California : North Atlantic Books, 2016.

Identifiers: LCCN 2016017044 (print) | LCCN 2016030735 (ebook) | ISBN 9781623170875 (paperback) | ISBN 9781623170882 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Swordplay—Japan. | Martial arts—Japan. | Samurai. | BISAC: SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts & Self-Defense. | HISTORY / Asia / Japan.

Classification: LCC GV1150.C86 2016 (print) | LCC GV1150 (ebook) | DDC 796.80952—dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016017044