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IAI the Art of Drawing the Sword

Author : Darrell Max Craig
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780804870238
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book IAI the Art of Drawing the Sword written by Darrell Max Craig and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1991-06-15 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the ancient samurai art of iaijutsu with this expert martial arts guide. To the Japanese, the sword is a spiritual weapon, possessed of a kind of divinity, a self reflective of the soul of its maker, owner, and user. Around its mystical powers has grown a centuries-old ritual and a fascinating, intricate discipline. This unique guide unlocks the mysteries of this ancient ritual practice, explaining the history and significance of swords in the samurai culture, and documenting the techniques of swordsmanship, as no other book in English does. IAI: The Art of Drawing the Sword is a thorough examination of the traditional Japanese martial art of iaijutsu. Included in this volume are introductions to sword care and selection; general etiquette and the training uniform and gear; proper basic sword procedure; sword techniques and drills for practice and demonstrations; kata; and sword testing; as well as the story of the Chushingura (the 47 Ronin). Generously illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings, IAI: The Art of Drawing the Sword is a storehouse of information for both the aspiring student and the experienced swordsman.

Drawing the Samurai Sword

Author : Darrell Max Craig
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462925146
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Drawing the Samurai Sword written by Darrell Max Craig and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the Japanese, the sword is a spiritual weapon. It possesses a particular divinity, reflecting the soul of its maker, owner, and user. Around its mystical powers has grown the centuries-old ritual and practice of Samurai swordsmanship which is still avidly practiced today as is a fascinating and intricate martial art. This unique guide unlocks all the mysteries of the ancient tradition of Iaijutsu—explaining the history and significance of the sword in Samurai culture and documenting the techniques of swordsmanship as found in no other martial arts book. Darrell Max Craig is one of the foremost teachers of Kendo in the West. He spent many years in Japan competing and training at the very highest level. His book, Drawing the Samurai Sword, provides a thorough examination of all aspects of Iaijutsu—including information on sword care and selection, necessary gear, sword and dojo etiquette, and useful drills for practice and demonstration. This book also teaches readers about: How to evaluate your Samurai sword and handle it safely How to wear the traditional Hakama uniform How to perform the Kata forms to hone your technique The brutal history of sword testing, and today's more humane equivalent The classic and exciting story of "The Forty-Seven Ronin" And much more! Featuring a new preface by the author, original color photos and added information about sword testing, this generously-illustrated book is a treasure trove of information for aspiring students and experienced practitioners alike.

Mugai Ryu

Author : Darrell Max Craig
Publisher : Ymaa Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781886969186
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (691 download)

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Download or read book Mugai Ryu written by Darrell Max Craig and published by Ymaa Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating account of Feudal Japan, the development of the Samurai's art of swordsmanship, and their codes of honor.

The Spirit of the Sword

Author : Nakamura Taisaburo
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1583945423
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book The Spirit of the Sword written by Nakamura Taisaburo and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of his own training and teaching. One of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of the twentieth century, Nakamura sensei is widely acknowledged as the preeminent reinvigorator of the practice of tameshigiri (test cutting) as a test of technical and spiritual mastery. The Spirit of the Sword--first published in Japanese in 1980, now translated into English for the first time--is regarded by many as the most complete of Nakamura's writings on Japanese swordsmanship. Here Nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido, kendo, and tameshigiri; the correct mental approach to sword practice; training methods; numerous kata or forms; a guide to sword maintenance; and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. Illustrated with over 800 original photographs, this book is a must-have for any student of the Japanese sword and an excellent resource for sword enthusiasts in general.

Iaido

Author : William De Lange
Publisher : Weatherhill, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780834805002
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Iaido written by William De Lange and published by Weatherhill, Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over a thousand years the sword has played a crucial role in Japanese society. Even today it remains a ubiquitous and venerated object, whether cherished as a work of art, admired as a feat of technology, or wielded in one of the many schools of fencing that have survived Japan's feudal era. This book not only explains the techniques of that era's most prominent school, it also gives the reader a fascinating insight in the history and martial ethics that underpin the modern day practice of Japanese fencing, an art known to the Japanese as Iaido.

Mastering the Samurai Sword

Author : Cary Nemeroff
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462916252
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Mastering the Samurai Sword written by Cary Nemeroff and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 224 pages. 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.

Iaido Sword

Author : Richard W. Babin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781581603774
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Iaido Sword written by Richard W. Babin and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iaido is the classical Japanese discipline of drawing and cutting with the long sword in defence of an unanticipated attack, throwing off the blood and returning the sword to its sheath. It is the direct inheritor of techniques perfected by centuries of samurai whose life and honour depended upon their spirit and prowess. Author Richard W Babin brings together all the practical and theoretical information needed to pursue a formal study of the classical Japanese martial art of Iaido. You will learn how to choose a sword, how to cut with it, how to take care of it, how to assume the clothing and how to enter a dojo. He covers not only the basic moves and positions, but the entire curriculum of forms of the muso shinden ryu of iaido. Equally important, he puts the art in its historic and social perspective, helping to clarify for the reader the spiritual pathway that the way of the sword offers.

Flashing Steel, 25th Anniversary Edition

Author : Masayuki Shimabukuro
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
ISBN 13 : 1623175046
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Flashing Steel, 25th Anniversary Edition written by Masayuki Shimabukuro and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, the classic guide to the techniques, philosophy, and applications of iaijutsu--the art of self-defense with the Japanese sword. The 25th anniversary edition of the best-selling, highly acclaimed classic Flashing Steel introduces updated techniques, drills, and practices for students and practitioners of iaijutsu (or iaido). This complete essential resource on the Japanese sword arts expands on the two previous editions with additional practices, deep attention to foundational elements, and practical techniques--including 55 ways of deploying a samurai sword in self-defense. Expanded and revised, the memorial edition of Flashing Steel includes updates on promotion guidelines, tournaments, extended series of solo quick-draw exercises, and more, plus two added sets of solo techniques and three added sets of partner exercises to develop timing, distance control, angles of attack and defense, mental focus, and attitude. It provides a deep survey of fundamentals like training progression, preparation, etiquette, and proper sword nomenclature. Students will learn realistic defense and attack scenarios with wider applications to martial arts like kendo and aikido, while absorbing the philosophical tenets that inform and infuse the warrior's life with meaning and fulfillment. Organized into 23 chapters with black and white photographs throughout, this anniversary edition also includes an expanded history of iaijutsu, and an updated biography and tribute to the late Masayuki Shimabukuro, with personal anecdotes from the making of Flashing Steel that reveal his life and character.

Japanese Sword Drawing

Author : Don Zier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780865681620
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (816 download)

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Download or read book Japanese Sword Drawing written by Don Zier and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese Sword Drawing is a complete guide to this esoteric aspect of sword fighting. Written by a noted master, this volume describes the techniques and katas of Muso Shinden Ryu. Muso Shinden Ryu was founded by the great master Hayashi Jinsuke Shigenobu in the 16th century. Since that time, a succession of masters have guided the progress of the school, often adding katas and modifying techniques as their experiences dictated. Illustrated with nearly 800 photographs, this book records many iaido forms that thus far have only been orally transmitted. It documents the three styles of sword-drawing taught in the Muso Shinden Ryu system, each of which is actually a complete art of sword-drawing in itself. In addition, the sei tei kata (official forms) of the All-Japan Fencing Federation and the All-Japan Sword-Drawing Federation are described in detail.

Samurai Swordsmanship

Author : Masayuki Shimabukuro
Publisher : Black Belt Books
ISBN 13 : 9780897501996
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (19 download)

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Book Synopsis Samurai Swordsmanship by : Masayuki Shimabukuro

Download or read book Samurai Swordsmanship written by Masayuki Shimabukuro and published by Black Belt Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. 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.

Martial Arts of the World [2 volumes]

Author : Thomas A. Green
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1598842447
Total Pages : 807 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book Martial Arts of the World [2 volumes] written by Thomas A. Green and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 807 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever published on the wide range of martial arts disciplines practiced in cultures around the world. ABC-CLIO's Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation is the most authoritative reference ever published on combat disciplines from around the world and across history. Coverage includes Shaolin monks, jousting knights, Roman gladiators, Westerner gunfighters, samurai warriors, and heavyweight boxers. These iconic figures and many more are featured in this title, as well as representatives of less well known but no less fascinating systems, all vividly characterized by expert contributors from around the world who are themselves martial arts practitioners. Martial Arts of the World comprises 120 entries in two volumes. The first volume is organized geographically to explore the historic development of martial arts styles in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The second volume looks at martial arts thematically, with coverage of belief systems, modern martial arts competitions, and a wide range of such topics as folklore, women in martial arts, martial arts and the military, and martial arts and the media.

Japanese Jiu-jitsu

Author : Darrell Max Craig
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462915043
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Japanese Jiu-jitsu written by Darrell Max Craig and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art. The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that it was kept secret and taught only to a select few. Based on the author's study with instructors at the Tokyo police academy, this martial arts book presents all the traditional techniques of Jujitsu, also known as Jiu-jitsu. These techniques teach you valuable restraining methods that force your opponent to submit without abuse by using pressure points. It shows you tips for search and seizure, and the almost extinct art of Hojojutsu—how to tie people up without using any knots. Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense addresses and demonstrates the full range of Kaisho Goshin Budo Taiho Jitsu Ryu (Tokyo police self-defense). Learn specific techniques such as: The use of hands Throwing an opponent Attacking vital points with strikes and kicks The use of weapons (like the staff). This fascinating Jiujitsu book, designed as a training manual, also serves as a remarkable illustrated guide to the secret art of Japanese samurai self-defense.

Aikido Weapons Techniques

Author : Phong Thong Dang
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462907555
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Aikido Weapons Techniques written by Phong Thong Dang and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual. Although aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was introduced by the art's founder O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. In fact, aikido techniques that use wooden weapons can enrich all aspects of your practice, helping you to understand both basic and advanced aikido technical tactics as well as conceptual strategies and skills. Building on the authors' belief that no empty-hand system is complete without weapons training, Aikido Weapons Techniques: The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido demonstrates weapon use both as a training tool to better illustrate aikido principles, and as a self-defense against weapon attacks, focusing on the three primary weapons used in aikido: Ken—the wooden sword Jo—the wooden staff Tanto—the wooden knife A complete discussion of each weapon is included, with descriptions of the stances, grips, techniques, forms, defenses, and training appropriate for each. With over 200 step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions, this aikido book provides an in-depth exploration of weapons use in aikido—from its spiritual implications to technical theory and practical use.

Black Belt

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1975-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

The Japan Magazine

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book The Japan Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Tuttle Dictionary Martial Arts Korea, China & Japan

Author : Daniel Kogan
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462905153
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Tuttle Dictionary Martial Arts Korea, China & Japan written by Daniel Kogan and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring translations of terms from Korean, Chinese and Japanese this dictionary is a must have for any serious martial arts practitioner. The modern martial artist requires more than a mere vocabulary listing. The modern practitioner wants an in–depth exploration not only of the equivalency of meaning but also the cultural and historical background of the terms relevant to the martial arts. To answer that need, this dictionary includes: Over 7,100 of the most important martial arts terms in Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Okinawan Full description of techniques Weapons Styles Martial Arts Masters This martial arts dictionary is a must have for every martial arts student. With its culturally relevant terminology, this book includes everything to satisfy both traditional purists and eclectic practitioners. As this is the combined work of four separate compilers, each a specialist in a region's language and martial arts, this is in fact four dictionaries in one. Each compiler's expertise contributes to the consistent high quality and linguistic accuracy throughout.

Miyamoto Musashi

Author : Kenji Tokitsu
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834824884
Total Pages : 547 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Miyamoto Musashi written by Kenji Tokitsu and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2006-06-20 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study of the life, philosophies, fighting strategies, and works of the legendary samurai warrior who wrote The Book of Five Rings Miyamoto Musashi, who lived in Japan in the fifteenth century, was a renowned samurai warrior. He has become a martial arts icon, known not just as an undefeated dueler, but also as a master of battlefield strategy. Kenji Tokitsu turns a critical eye on Musashi's life and writings, separating fact from fiction, and giving a clear picture of the man behind the myth. Musashi's best-known work, The Book of Five Rings, provides timeless insight into the nature of conflict. Tokitsu translates and provides extensive commentary on that popular work, as well as three other short texts on strategy that were written before it, and a longer, later work entitled "The Way to Be Followed Alone." Tokitsu is a thoughtful and informed guide, putting the historical and philosophical aspects of the text into context, and illuminating the etymological nuances of particular Japanese words and phrases. As a modern martial artist and a scholar, Tokitsu provides a view of Musashi's life and ideas that is accessible and relevant to today's readers and martial arts students.