Borders Event in Eau Claire

Don Cunningham gave a lecture on Japan's legal system and law enforcement practices during the Edo period at Border's Books from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He also signed copies of his book, Taiho-Jutsu: Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai. An Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin, Dr. Cunningham was a guest on Spectrum West, a Wisconsin Public Radio program on WHWC 88.3, and featured in an article in The Leader-Telegram.

Interview with Kathy Stahl, host of Spectrum West, a Wisconsin Public Radio arts and humanities program from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays on WHWC 88.3 in Eau Claire, WI.		MP3 Audio File
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Feature article, "Author lays down law on historical Japanese weapons," by Pamela Powers, Menomonie News Bureau, published Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, in the Entertainment section of The Leader-Telegram, a daily newspaper based in Eau Claire, WI.

About the author

Don Cunningham has devoted over thirty years of his life to the study and practice of both contemporary and ancient martial arts, holding advanced ranks in judo, jujutsu, and kendo, and contributing regularly to a variety of martial arts publications. While studying the ancient art of kendo (fencing with bamboo swords) on one of his frequent visits to Japan, Dr. Cunningham became interested in samurai swords and the samurai culture. This passion led him to research the Edo period, and he soon learned a great deal about the weaponry and the culture of feudal Japan.