{"product_id":"9781462903313","title":"Taiho-Jutsu: Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai","description":"In \u003ci\u003eTaiho-Jutsu: Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e, author and judo second-dan Don Cunningham provides a fascinating introduction to the civil society of Edo-period (1603-1867) Japan—particularly the role played by the well-known warrior class, the samurai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCunningham shows that the samurai were not, as commonly portrayed, always all-powerful mediators ruling the chonin through the power of their swords. During this period the samurai became a part of the complex system of Japanese law enforcement. Made up of samurai as well as \u003ci\u003emachi-bugyo-sho\u003c\/i\u003e (town magistrates), \u003ci\u003eyoriki\u003c\/i\u003e (\"assistant\" samurai), \u003ci\u003edoshin\u003c\/i\u003e (samurai patrol officers), \u003ci\u003ekomono\u003c\/i\u003e (assistants), \u003ci\u003egoyokiki\u003c\/i\u003e (part-time police assistants) and \u003ci\u003eokappiki\u003c\/i\u003e (informants and spies)—this intricate structure mirrored the Japanese society of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaiho-Jutsu\u003c\/i\u003e offers a detailed look at the weapons these law enforcement officers used—including the \u003ci\u003ejutte\u003c\/i\u003e (iron truncheon), \u003ci\u003etesson\u003c\/i\u003e (iron fan), \u003ci\u003eyori-bo\u003c\/i\u003e (wooden staff), \u003ci\u003esodegarami\u003c\/i\u003e (sleeve entangler), \u003ci\u003esasumata\u003c\/i\u003e (spear fork), and \u003ci\u003etorinawa\u003c\/i\u003e (arresting ropes)—as well as a fascinating illustrated look at the techniques used to apprehend criminals. From \u003ci\u003ekamae\u003c\/i\u003e (stances) to parrying and striking and throwing techniques, these explanations demonstrate the practical techniques in Edo-period Japan.","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129578602736,"sku":"9781462903313","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462903313_p0.jpg?v=1763679719","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462903313","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}