The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido

Description

The original purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the
sword upon unsheathing; today it is practiced as a martial art, one that
improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates
awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. This manual of Eishin-Ryu
(or “Pure Faith”) iaido teaches the most widely practiced sword style, and is
illustrated with step-by-step drawings to help students, from beginners to
advanced, hone their forms and techniques. Introductory chapters explain the
history and evolution of the art, the Japanese sword and related equipment,
and the etiquette and code of the samurai, while an extensive glossary and
bibliography are provided for further reference. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weatherhill; 2nd edition (July 8, 2008)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590304837
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 39
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.97 x 0.64 x 9.95 inches
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