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Author : Masayuki Shimabukuro
Release : 2011
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 996/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Samurai Swordsmanship by : Masayuki Shimabukuro
Download or read book Samurai Swordsmanship written by Masayuki Shimabukuro. This book was released on 2011. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates and explains the history, construction, sword etiquette, basic targeting and mat cutting using the Samurai sword.
Author : Cary Nemeroff
Release : 2014-09-02
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 252/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Mastering the Samurai Sword by : Cary Nemeroff
Download or read book Mastering the Samurai Sword written by Cary Nemeroff. This book was released on 2014-09-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Stephen Turnbull
Release : 2008-02-20
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 121/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Samurai Swordsman by : Stephen Turnbull
Download or read book The Samurai Swordsman written by Stephen Turnbull. This book was released on 2008-02-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samurai tells the story of the courageous and highly disciplined fighting men of this time, showing how they evolved from the primitive fighters of the seventh century into an invincible military caste with a fearsome reputation. In the early seventh century, the samurai rose to prominence during the struggles between the emperor and the military leaders (shogun). They took part in the invasion of Korea, as well as helping to keep Japan free from foreign influence. From the Heian period through to the Onin wars, the history of the samurai is replete with tales of heroism and bloodshed. Although the samurai is most famous for his use of the sword, he also used a wide variety of other weapons, such as the crossbow, the dagger and the spear. Samurai armour and costume were constantly evolving, and by the twelfth century most samurai were wearing the box-like yoroi armour. Samurai examines samurai fighting tactics, as well as acts such as ritual suicide (hari-kiri) and the taking of enemy heads as trophies.
Author : Toshishiro Obata
Release : 2020-05-30
Genre :
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 794/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Shinkendo by : Toshishiro Obata
Download or read book Shinkendo written by Toshishiro Obata. This book was released on 2020-05-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kohshyu Yoshida
Release : 2014-06-13
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 906/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques by : Kohshyu Yoshida
Download or read book Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques written by Kohshyu Yoshida. This book was released on 2014-06-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
