Kendo: A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Swordsmanship
Description
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 practical 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 fitness routines.
This is the first book to decidedly 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. Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : Tuttle Publishing; Illustrated edition (May 7, 2013)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 192 pages
- ISBN-10 : 4805312319
- ISBN-13 : 15
- Item Weight : 12 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #164,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Fencing (Books) #241 in Martial Arts (Books) #289 in Sports Training (Books)
- #15 in Fencing (Books)
- #241 in Martial Arts (Books)
| Dimensions | 8.94 × 5.98 × 0.55 in |
|---|---|
| Ean | 8601404891113 |
| Mpn | Illustrated |
| GTIN | 09784805312315 |
| Isbn | 4805312319 |
| ISBN10 | 4805312319 |
| ISBN13 | 9784805312315 |
| Upc | Does not apply |
| Brand | Tuttle Publishing |
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