Japanese Sword Fighting
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Samurai Fighting Arts
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Author : Fumon Tanaka
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha International
Release Date : 2003
Samurai Fighting Arts written by Fumon Tanaka and has been published by Kodansha International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Introduces the 18 traditional Japanese martial arts and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the styles formulated in the samurai era - both those that are little known and those still being taught today.
Samurai Swords For The Material Battle
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Author : Otto Maxein
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2021-04-30
Samurai Swords For The Material Battle written by Otto Maxein and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
With the advent of World War I, infantry rapiers or cavalry sabers had practically become obsolete on the European battlefields due to the introduction of machine weapons and tanks. At the same time, in Japan, the samurai sword experienced an impressive renaissance due to the growing demand of Japanese officers for traditionally forged swords. Samurai Swords for the Material Battle tells the story of the last Samurai Swords forged for battle and answers the question of why Japan's soldiers entrusted their fate to these swords in the inferno of material battles. Impressive visual documents tell of the events of that time and allow the viewer to imagine the hell through which the soldiers of all warring parties went. Using the example of the works of contemporary swordsmiths, the author not only proves the art status of these swords. He also examines the question of whether only swords from Tamahagane can be genuine Nihon-to. Purists will be shocked by the estimation of a leading contemporary swordsmith who recommended that the Japanese War Ministry supply all swordsmiths with Manchurian steel. Likewise, the estimation of Japanese swordsmen who fought to the death with their swords is likely to turn many Budo devotees' idea of the ideal fighting sword on its head. Based on the personal fates of Japanese soldiers, the author evokes the spirit of the last samurai. The reader can understand how the Japanese sword myth and the samurai's code of honor shaped the Japanese society up to the time of the Second World War and had a decisive influence on their actions. By not looking at the swords in isolation, but placing them in the focus of contemporary historical events, this book differs from many reference books in this genre and complements the existing literature in a unique way. Competently and carefully researched, it is for the connoisseur of the subject as well as for beginners or readers interested in contemporary history a real treasure trove and exciting reading to the end.
Japanese Sword Fighting
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Author : Masaaki Hatsumi
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2019-05-28
Japanese Sword Fighting written by Masaaki Hatsumi and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Renowned budo (martial arts) and ninja grandmaster Hatsumi explains how Japanese sword fighting embodies the essence of budo and the spirit of the samurai. For centures, sword masters like Miyamoto Musashi have been revered, and have fascinated and inspired people everywhere. Now, in his definitive work, Masaaki Hatsumi, the world's most famous living budo and ninja grandmaster, shares his vast knowledge of Japanese sword fighting as it's been practiced through the ages: its history, techniques, styles, and core philosophies, along with the deepest secrets of this venerable martial art. Hatsumi covers a variety of classical techniques, including ninja kenpo and two-sword fighting, and also demonstrates applications using the stick, spear, naginata, and kusarigama. He then explores such secret techniques as those involving armor, and the mutodori (no-sword) forms, considered the ultimate samurai skill. Detailed demonstration photos, works of calligraphy by famous samurai artists, historical scrolls, and illustrations enhance the text. Within Hatsumi's technical descriptions and musings on the history of bushido (the way of the warrior) are sections in which he places budo and sword fighting in their cultural context, discusses their practical applications, and conveys his personal philosophy of promoting a world of peace and tolerance.
Sword Fighting
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Author : Seki Juroji
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-12
Sword Fighting written by Seki Juroji and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12 with categories.
Martial Arts Education
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Author : Kaneko Aizo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-04-20
Martial Arts Education written by Kaneko Aizo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-20 with categories.
This is a translation of an early Kendo (Japanese sword fighting) instruction manual from 1904, 36 years after the Meiji Restoration and the end of the Samurai class. The author, Kaneko Aizo, traces his family history back to the Samurai of the Heian Era in the 12th century. His book introduces 220 sword techniques half of which are Sen no Sen, striking first, and the other half are Go no Sen, or attacking after the enemy has launched a strike. He focuses on the importance of training with bamboo swords as if they were real swords. Illustrations cover key points and show proper form. The volume is interspersed with famous lines from numerous Chinese military manuals including The Seven Military Classics of Japan (including the Art of War) in addition to other more obscure manuals. He concludes his book with a curios secret document purported to be the Secret Sword Scroll of the 12th century Samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune (but seems to be a document from the Jikishin Kage Ryu School of Sword.) This book is in Japanese and English, with the original book reproduced on the left hand page and the English translation on the right hand page.
Sword Techniques Of Musashi And The Other Samurai Masters
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Author : Fumon Tanaka
language : en
Publisher: Vertical Inc
Release Date : 2013-09-27
Sword Techniques Of Musashi And The Other Samurai Masters written by Fumon Tanaka and has been published by Vertical Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In his eye-opening new book, author Fumon Tanaka uses the life and accomplishments of sword master Miyamoto Musashi to look at the history of swords and sword fighting, and to discuss their role in Japanese history and in the development of traditional Japanese martial arts systems. The book opens with an introduction to Musashi as a real-life figure, not just the legend we’ve come to know. Musashi was born in 1584, a time of transition in Japan that saw centuries of violence and war give way to an era of peace. In his early years, Musashi studied kenjutsu (the technique of the sword) and trained as a warrior. Before he turned thirty, he had fought and won sixty-six duels, proving himself a truly gifted swordsman. When he was in his thirties, however, warriors were no longer called upon to do battle, and many, like Musashi, turned to the inner secrets and theories of kenjutsu as a way to find a deeper meaning to life. He became a first-class painter and wrote Zen poetry. By 1629, he had gone back to his ronin (masterless warrior) ways, and opened a kenjutsu dojo, where he taught two-sword fighting, the technique he perfected although didn’t invent, as is widely believed. In 1643, when he was sixty years old, Musashi wrote his classic work, The Book of Five Rings. In the second chapter of the book, Tanaka introduces Musashi’s major rivals, while the last two chapters go into great detail about the various traditional martial arts systems including the development and characteristics of each, as well as the techniques themselves. The long history of Japan is also the history of the martial arts, which evolved from swordsmanship. And since the mental, spiritual, and physical aspects are inseparable, an exploration of traditional martial arts is also a look at the very essence of Japanese culture.
Samurai Sword Spirit Strategy Techniques
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Author : Kohshyu Yoshida
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2014-06-13
Samurai Sword Spirit Strategy Techniques written by Kohshyu Yoshida and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword. Japan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers — they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred. This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the katana. This sword book features: Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword Wisdom about the practical value of meditation Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior Downloadable video Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy.
Japanese Sword Drawing
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Author : Don Zier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Japanese Sword Drawing written by Don Zier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Japanese Sword Drawing is a complete guide to this esoteric aspect of sword fighting. Written by a noted master, this volume describes the techniques and katas of Muso Shinden Ryu. Muso Shinden Ryu was founded by the great master Hayashi Jinsuke Shigenobu in the 16th century. Since that time, a succession of masters have guided the progress of the school, often adding katas and modifying techniques as their experiences dictated. Illustrated with nearly 800 photographs, this book records many iaido forms that thus far have only been orally transmitted. It documents the three styles of sword-drawing taught in the Muso Shinden Ryu system, each of which is actually a complete art of sword-drawing in itself. In addition, the sei tei kata (official forms) of the All-Japan Fencing Federation and the All-Japan Sword-Drawing Federation are described in detail.
Notebook
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Author : Molly Elodie Rose
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2018-12-16
Notebook written by Molly Elodie Rose and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-16 with categories.
What better home for your notes, thoughts, plans and doodles than this journal? Wondering how to start journaling? Buy this book, pick up a pen or pencil and start your personal journey
Mastering The Samurai Sword
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Author : Cary Nemeroff
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2014-09-02
Mastering The Samurai Sword written by Cary Nemeroff and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Memorialized in countless books and movies, the history of Japan's fearsome samurai warriors is known all over the world. Who can forget these Japanese masters' skills with the sword? Today, samurai warriors no longer exist, but their legacy of swordsmanship endures. Now, the way of the samurai sword is learned in the martial arts Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu. This book is the perfect introduction to using this beautiful and ancient weapon. In Mastering the Samurai Sword, you'll learn the sword's fascinating history, its evolution, and the philosophy behind its use. You'll also learn practical guidance for mastering the sword itself. Full-color, step-by-step photographs detail many of the most useful and famous samurai moves, including: drawing the samurai sword guard positions, cutting blows, and blocking falling and rolling techniques, and evasive strategies standing forms and kneeling forms All of the martial arts techniques discussed in the book are performed for readers in the downloadable material to help you perfect your form. Beginners will learn everything from proper attire and behavior in the dojo to how they might practice at home, while more experienced samurai swords people will find a new appreciation for the deeper meaning and tradition behind the graceful way of the sword.