Mr Punch
09-10-2006, 07:04 PM
In one anecdote, Bokuden was challenged by a mannerless ruffian. When asked about his style, Bokuden replied that he studied the "Style of No Sword." The ruffian laughed and insultingly challenged Bokuden to fight him without a sword. Bokuden then agreed to fight the man without his sword but suggested they row out to a nearby island to avoid disturbing others. The ruffian agreed, but when he jumped from the boat to the shore of the island, drawing his blade, Bokuden pushed the boat back out, leaving the ruffian stranded on the island. Bokuden explained, "This is my no-sword school."From wiki on Tsukahara Bokuden.
Is this the first version of this story, or does anyone know of any others? Are there any Chinese ones? (Bokuden died in 1571.)
Is this the first version of this story, or does anyone know of any others? Are there any Chinese ones? (Bokuden died in 1571.)