This Is Kendo
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This Is Kendo
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Author : Junzo Sasamori
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-01-31
This Is Kendo written by Junzo Sasamori and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-31 with Sports & Recreation categories.
"An excellent introduction to traditional Japanese swordsmanship."—Daily Yamiuri This book introduces Kendo, the exhilarating mental and physical sport of Japan that has gained new popularity, with both sexes now participating, its own evolution and the efforts of a remarkable group of teachers it has progressed through the years to its present position as a sport. This is Kendo is a fully illustrated introduction to the traditional art of Japanese fencing—its essential nature and its basic techniques. It is the first kendo book in English to describe and analyze this famous sport. Features include: Over 100 photographs and drawings Origin and History of Kendo Basic Kendo Principles and Techniques Traditions Governing Kendo Etiquette and Technique Important Strikes Offensive and Defensive Positions Training Exercises The paramount point to be remembered in this book on an ancient art is that no one really stops learning more about the people who invented armor and developed combat techniques. It is our hope that the reader will continue his study beyond the scope of this kendo guide.
Kendo
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Author : Hiroshi Ozawa
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha International
Release Date : 1997
Kendo written by Hiroshi Ozawa and has been published by Kodansha International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This comprehensive guide to Kendo features easy-to-follow line drawings toemonstrate techniques, basic information on equipment and lists of officialules and clubs. The book is aimed at beginners and experts alike.
Kendo
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Author : Geoff Salmon
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2013-05-28
Kendo written by Geoff Salmon and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Master the art of Kendo—Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide. Kendo or the "Way of the Sword" holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient samurai heritage. Modern students flock to kendo for physically—and mentally—challenging activity that combines traditional martial arts values with strenuous physical activity. Author Geoff Salmon has over 40 years of kendo experience gained in and outside of Japan. His goal in this kendo guide is to dispel many misconceptions about the sport and to make kendo training accessible and effective for anyone. His simple, straightforward writing style is especially helpful for beginning students and martial artists from other disciplines who wish to add kendo training to their repertoire. The core of this kendo book is a series of detailed instructional sequences demonstrating the basic kendo techniques. The author also presents the fundamental principles and philosophy that make kendo as much an exercise of the mind as of the sword. For many adherents, the goal is to train your mind to achieve a state of mushin (no-mind). Beyond that, this book also shows you how to win competitions and integrate kendo into your personal fitness routines. This is the first book to clearly link the philosophical and mental elements of kendo to the physical techniques, thereby enabling readers to gain a holistic understanding of the martial art. It offers a comprehensive training program similar to those given by leading kendo teachers in Japan, past and present.
Kendo
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Author : Jinichi Tokeshi
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2003-07-31
Kendo written by Jinichi Tokeshi and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-07-31 with Sports & Recreation categories.
All students of kendo--the formal art and practice of Japanese swordsmanship--will welcome this manual by an advanced practitioner with a deep understanding of the martial art. The work begins with a history of kendo in Japan, followed by a study of basic equipment and its proper care and use and a detailed description of forms and rules--essential aspects of any martial art. Beginners will find this section particularly helpful because of the close attention paid to fundamental techniques of kendo, including the rare two-sword form (nitô ryû), largely unknown outside of Japan. Each technique is accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow illustrations. The Nihon Kendo Kata and Shiai and Shinpan rules and regulations are useful references for those learning the Kata and participating in matches. The author, who is also a practicing physician, is attentive throughout to injury prevention and safety--concerns often overlooked in martial arts manuals. The elements of kendo philosophy, which can mystify even experienced practitioners, are explained in simple terms to aid understanding. The manual concludes with biographies of Japan's most celebrated swordsmen, an extensive glossary of kendo terms, and a history of kendo in Hawaii, where it has been practiced for more than a century and where some of the world's top practitioners can be found.
Looking At A Far Mountain
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Author : Paul Budden
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2000-11-01
Looking At A Far Mountain written by Paul Budden and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Looking at a Far Mountain is a remarkable comprehensive survey of the core of kendo, an internationally practiced martial sport derived from the ancient Japanese warrior art of the sword and heavily influenced by the tenets of Shinto, Confucianism, and, particularly, Zen Buddhism. This is the first study outside of Japan and the first in English of the history, philosophy, and technical aspects comprising the system of predetermined sword techniques knows as Teikoku Kendo Kata. Lavishly illustrated with historical photographs and encompassing a history of the kendo kata tradition, technical training and advice, the individual kata themselves, lineage charts of particular schools and notable kendo masters, and a complete glossary of kendo terms, Looking at a Far Mountain remains firmly anchored in the Japanese tradition while addressing the growing international corps of kendo practitioners.
Complete Kendo
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Author : John J. Donohue
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2015-12-08
Complete Kendo written by John J. Donohue and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-08 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Complete Kendo is a thorough introduction to the Japanese martial way of the sword and a guided tour of the principles and philosophy upon which the art is founded. This martial arts guide covers everything from the care and handling of hakama, the pleated trousers worn by kendoka (practitioners of kendo), all in an easy conversational dialogue that is a great pleasure to read. Structured to echo the organization of the Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, Complete Kendo is a modern version of the swordsman's primer by a martial artist skilled not only in the art of kendo but, like Musashi, in many traditional Japanese arts, and with a superb understanding of the martial tradition and culture of Japan. The author uses lessons learned from a long career of teaching martial arts and academic subjects to impart clearly and concisely the fundamentals of kendo and the martial way. With explanatory line drawings by Kathleen Sweeney illustrating significant points of discussion, a handy glossary of kendo terminology and related concepts, and an unusually helpful bibliography, Complete Kendo is an essential volume for every kendoka's personal library.
The Heart Of Kendo
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Author : Darrell Craig
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 1999
The Heart Of Kendo written by Darrell Craig and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This guide provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Kendo, the Japanese way of the sword. It includes the history of the art of the sword, the basic equipment used, a glossary of terms, and instructions for all the basic forms.
Kendo
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Author : Minoru Kiyota
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-12-19
Kendo written by Minoru Kiyota and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-19 with Social Science categories.
Kendo is the modern version of Japanese swordsmanship. This book focuses on kendo's philosophical infrastructure, its history and its potential contributions to personal growth. The purpose of this work is to describe the discipline of swordsmanship cultivated by the samurai in medieval and premodern Japan and to show the relevance of that discipline today.
Kendo
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Author : Paul Collins
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Clubhouse
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Kendo written by Paul Collins and has been published by Chelsea Clubhouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
An introduction to the history, techniques, and practice of kendo, the Japanese art of two-handed fencing.
Kendo Guide For Beginners
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Author : Masahiro Imafuji
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-08-27
Kendo Guide For Beginners written by Masahiro Imafuji and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-27 with categories.
Kendo Guide for Beginners is a book written to guide kendo beginners. The book introduces what real kendo equipment is, the concept of kendo as budo, how to behave at training, etiquette and manners and all the basic movements that beginners should learn thoroughly. Along with many pictures of the kendo basics, the detailed explanations will help you understand what you should or should not do when learning the basics. When learning kendo movements it is always helpful if you actually see what you have to do or not to do. And it is important for you to visualize the correct movements. With the pictures and detailed explanations, it makes it easy for you to review what you learned at your dojo. Practicing at the dojo and home, you will improve your basics your kendo correctly and quickly. This is a great advantage because by acquiring the good basics, you can move on to the next step easily; putting a set of armor on. With your solid basics, you will have fewer difficulties when you get a set of armor. That's why all the kendo people tell you to learn the basics thoroughly. You can learn the reasons behind the etiquette/manners in detail with this book. And if you learn the etiquette/manners in detail, you are also learning Japanese culture too. Even though the Japanese society is modernized, a lot of the etiquette/manners are still following the rules of the samurai era. By knowing the etiquette and manners, you will be able to understand what's going on at the dojo easily. And more importantly, you will NOT offend other people, especially Japanese people because of a lack of the knowledge. Since the book is written by a Japanese person, all the kendo terms are correctly spelled, so you will learn correct kendo terms. With this book, you can learn all you have to know at the beginning of kendo as a beginner and it makes your kendo life a lot easier.