Taira Shinken

[Ken Allgeier]

I was wondering if any one as any information about the book from ,Masters Publishing: "Encyclopedia of Okinawan Weapons" by Taira Shinken ,translated by Eihachi Ota.


I understand that Taira Shinken wrote 5 books,and is this book from Masters Pub, a collection of all 5 books or just a sample of all 5 ? The price of the book is listed at $100.00






ken allgeier

[Joseph Svinth]

Check with Doug Daulton, as he's the local expert on Taira.

[Doug Daulton]

Originally posted by Joseph Svinth ... Check with Doug Daulton, as he's the local expert on Taira. Joe,
You are too kind.

Ken,

I just answered this question for Pavel. Here is my reply ...


Originally posted by Pavel Dolgachov ...I just received a translation to russian of Patrick McCarthy translation "Ryukyu Kobudo Taikan" by Taira Shinken, noted okinawan kobudo master. I was surprised view kata demonstration by McCarthy sensei. I would like to ask, probably, he use his techniques (he is Kim Richard and Kinjo Hiroshi student).
Does anybody knows about other Ryukyu Kobudo taikan translations? Pavel,

This issue has been addressed in a few other other threads. I've included links below for your reference.<li>Taira Translation: Swift Thread (http://204.95.207.136/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=3820)
<li>Taira Translation: McCarthy Thread (http://204.95.207.136/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=3780&highlight=taira) I also check the Master's Publication web site and their translation does not yet seem to be available.

I hope this helps.

Regards,