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OverviewAll 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 (nitoryu), 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 kend Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jinichi TokeshiPublisher: University of Hawai'i Press Imprint: University of Hawai'i Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.490kg ISBN: 9780824825980ISBN 10: 0824825985 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 30 July 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsI would recommend this handsomely compiled introductory book of Kendo to any readers who are interested in Kendo practice, Japanese swordsmanship, and martial arts in general.-- <i>Pacific Affairs</i> I would recommend this handsomely compiled introductory book of Kendo to any readers who are interested in Kendo practice, Japanese swordsmanship, and martial arts in general.-- Pacific Affairs An excellent reference source and introduction to Japanese swordsmanship-- Choice Author InformationJinichi Tokeshi, M.D., was born and raised in Okinawa, Japan. After completing his medical studies in Hawai'i, he opened a private practice in Honolulu and began teaching at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, He has attained a yondan in kendo and a sandan in iaido. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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