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A Book of Five Rings
by Miyamoto Musashi
Listed under Martial Arts
Kendo:
The Definitive Guide
by Hiroshi Ozawa
Hardcover from Kodansha USA
ISBN: 4770021194
Kendo-the Way of the Sword-is one of the oldest of Japan's martial
arts and the one most closely associated with the samurai. Immortalized
in the action movies of Akira Kurosawa and in the bestselling novel Musashi,
Kendo--originally a form of swordsmanship-has in recent years developed
into a popular and highly competitive sport enjoyed by thousands of men
and women around the world.
Kendo: The Definitive Guide is the first book in English to
provide a practical and truly comprehensive approach to the subject. Everything
that the novice needs to know, from basic information about purchasing,
wearing, and maintaining essential equipment to competing in international
tournaments, is explained in simple, straightforward language. Step-by-step
explanations of fundamental techniques to be mastered to attain black belt
level are illustrated in easy-to-follow line drawings.
With appendices giving the rules at international competitions and
important information about Kendo clubs outside Japan, Kendo is the definitive
guide for all non-Japanese Kendoists. A special section about the history
and development of this martial art and guidelines for running practice
sessions also make it a unique resource for all teachers of Kendo.
The definitive guide includes
- basic Kendo principles and techniques
- official International Kendo Federation regulations
- list of Kendo clubs and national associations around the world |
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This
is Kendo: The Art of Japanese Fencing
by Junzo Sasamori, Gordon Warner
Paperback from Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 0804816077
A fully illustrated introduction to the traditional art of Japanese
fencing--its essential nature and its basic techniques. The first book
in English to describe and analyze this famous sport. |
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Kendo:
Elements, Rules, and Philosophy (Latitude 20 Book)
by Jinichi Tokeshi
Paperback from University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824825985
All 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
(nito ryu), largely unknown outside of Japan. Each technique is
accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow instructions. 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 kendo terms, and a history of kendo in Hawai'i,
where it has been practiced for more than a century and where some of the
world's top practitioners can be found. |
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Looking
at a Far Mountain: A Study of Kendo Kata (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by Paul Budden
Paperback from Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 0804832455
Derived from the ancient Japanese warrior art of the sword and imbued
with the principle of Zen Buddhism, kendo has now gained worldwide popularity
for its appealing combination of sport and meditation. In Looking at Far
Mountain kendo expert Paul Budden explains the essentials of the art by
offering:
* An extensive history of the kendo tradition
* Technical specifics such as form, positioning, and breathing
* Detailed explanations of the kata
* A listing of kendo schools
* A lineage chart of the great kendo masters
This comprehensive volume-endorsed by the premier Japanese kendo body-is
sure to imporve and perfect the practice of kendo for students of all levels. |
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The
Shambhala Guide to Kendo: Its Philosophy, History, and Spiritual Dimension
by Minoru Kiyota
Paperback from Shambhala
Media Published: 2002-
ISBN: 1570629277
Kendo is the art of swordsmanship that was cultivated by the samurai
in medieval Japan and it is an increasingly popular martial art studied
in the West today. While most books on kendo focus primarily on kata,
or the traditional movements or forms, The Shambhala Guide to Kendo
provides a succinct overview of the art as a whole: its historical
significance, spiritual teachings, and how it can be used by practitioners
today as a means of strengthening the body and mind.
The Shambhala Guide to Kendo (previously published in hardcover
as Kendo: Its Philosophy, History, and Means to Personal Growth by
Kegan Paul International, ), covers everything from the details of
practice--such as strikes, shouts, and stances--to the history and philosophy
of Japanese swordsmanship, including an overview of bushido, the code of
the samurai. The author also demonstrates how the development of Buddhism
influenced two important schools of Japanese swordsmanship.
The Shambhala Guide to Kendo includes discussions of:
· Kendo as an expression of complete body-mind integration
· The historical development of kendo from the twelfth century
to today
· The cultivation of the "mind of no-mind" in kendo, a state
of egolessness and fearlessness
· The Buddhist "infrastructure" of kendo
· The practice of kendo meditation
· The significance of the dojo, or hall of practice
The Shambhala Guide to Kendo also provides a useful glossary
that includes the Japanese and English rendering of key terms and an informative
list of ryu (or school) lineages. This accessible overview of the
art will appeal to students of traditional Japanese culture as well as
kendo practitioners. |
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Junichi
Haga's Secrets of Kendo, Volume 1 (Kendo Jidai, Junichi Haga's Secrets
of Kendo)
by Terukuni Uki
Kindle Edition from Kendo Jidai
Media Published: 2011-
Junichi Haga, genius of the Showa Period. Joined Hakudo Nakayama's Yushinkan.
Along with Kiyoshi Nakakura and Gorozo Nakajima, eventually became known
as Yushinkan's "Three Crows", a Japanese expression meaning 3 top practitioners
of near equal skill.
Though after the war, he worked hard to keep the art of Kendo alive,
once Kendo regained its place in the mainstream and gained structured organization,
he returns once again to being a private swordsman, and focused on honing
his own skills and instructing the new generation.
Before long, the group of practitioners gathered around Haga came to
be known as Haga Dojo. The Kendo and methods for practice that Haga believed
in were carefully protected, and that Kendo, some forty years after Haga's
death, is still alive today.
Uki Terukuni, who received instruction directly from Haga, explains
Haga's Kendo.
- Take a large back swing and strike. Also put emphasis on positioning
to the left and right
- How to grip the Shinai. Swing a heavy object freely back to forward,
from left to right
- The concept behind the Kamae (ready stance) : The purpose of the
Kamae is to create an inevitable change
- The Ayumi-ashi (footwork) and Hiraki-ashi (defensive stance) of Junichi
Haga
- Ayumi-ashi : Inducing Kyoku-giwaku through smooth footwork
- Hiraki-ashi : Always maintain a firm stance from where you can attack
- Counter Opponent Movement : In Kendo, attack the opponent's spirit
and technique with your spirit and technique
- The Points of an Attack that Start with the Tsuki
- Unbalance your opponent with the Tsuki attack
- Using the Shinai to Cut : Kendo was born from sword fights
- Keep striking until you score : Repeat fast and furious but short
practices
- Junichi Haga Quotes
This is an english translation of articles published on KENDO JIDAI
2006 July, August, September.
Junichi Haga, genius of the Showa Period. Joined Hakudo Nakayama's Yushinkan.
Along with Kiyoshi Nakakura and Gorozo Nakajima, eventually became known
as Yushinkan's "Three Crows", a Japanese expression meaning 3 top practitioners
of near equal skill.
Though after the war, he worked hard to keep the art of Kendo alive,
once Kendo regained its place in the mainstream and gained structured organization,
he returns once again to being a private swordsman, and focused on honing
his own skills and instructing the new generation.
Before long, the group of practitioners gathered around Haga came to
be known as Haga Dojo. The Kendo and methods for practice that Haga believed
in were carefully protected, and that Kendo, some forty years after Haga's
death, is still alive today.
Uki Terukuni, who received instruction directly from Haga, explains
Haga's Kendo.
- Take a large back swing and strike. Also put emphasis on positioning
to the left and right
- How to grip the Shinai. Swing a heavy object freely back to forward,
from left to right
- The concept behind the Kamae (ready stance) : The purpose of the
Kamae is to create an inevitable change
- The Ayumi-ashi (footwork) and Hiraki-ashi (defensive stance) of Junichi
Haga
- Ayumi-ashi : Inducing Kyoku-giwaku through smooth footwork
- Hiraki-ashi : Always maintain a firm stance from where you can attack
- Counter Opponent Movement : In Kendo, attack the opponent's spirit
and technique with your spirit and technique
- The Points of an Attack that Start with the Tsuki
- Unbalance your opponent with the Tsuki attack
- Using the Shinai to Cut : Kendo was born from sword fights
- Keep striking until you score : Repeat fast and furious but short
practices
- Junichi Haga Quotes
This is an english translation of articles published on KENDO JIDAI
2006 July, August, September. |
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Complete
Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
by John J. Donohue, Kathleen Sweeney, Matthew Donohue
Paperback from Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 0804831483
A thorough introduction to the Japanese martial way of the sword, "Complete
Kendo" covers every aspect of the discipline, from equipment and terminology
to technique and strategy. Photos throughout. |
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The
Heart of Kendo: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice
of the Art of the Sword
by Darrell Max Craig
Paperback from Shambhala
Media Published: 2002-
"The martial arts, if taught correctly, are limitless journeys with
no final destination," writes martial arts master Darrell Craig. "They
are a way of life." He begins that journey here with the basics: sitting,
breathing, and the all-important bow, or rei. He describes kendo
equipment and its care, then progresses to some of the basic features of
a kendo practice session: warm-up exercises, assuming the proper stance,
grip, strikes, and positioning. Only then does he move on to the seven
long-sword forms, or kata, that are the foundation of kendo practice.
But Craig's teachings go far beyond mechanics. Through stories and
actual recorded conversations with his sensei, Harutane Chiba, thirty-seventh
generation of a famous clan of samurai swordsmen, Craig brings you into
the presence of a true legend from Japan's imperial dojo. He presents the
history of kendo kata, including stories of the kendo duel of old and an
appendix describing the goshi, or country samurai, about which little
is known today even in Japan. Throughout, Craig emphasizes and demonstrates
the respect, restraint, and discipline that lie at the heart of kendo,
where the most important opponent to vanquish is oneself. |
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Kendo
by Chris Mooney
Paperback from AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1420833472
Meet Chris and Elliott. Both are hard working American students in
high school. Both live normal lives like everyone else. Ya, right. After
being accepted into one of the most prized private schools in Japan the
two find themselves involved in an adventure that will rock the rest of
their lives. Not only are the two not your average students, they are both
exceptional martial artists with powers passed down for centuries, powers
that both shock and baffle their exchange family's daughter, Yui. Add a
little humor, a pinch of romance and a butt load of martial arts action
and you've got one of the greatest martial arts epics of all time. |
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The Art and Science of Fencing
by Nick Evangelista
Listed under Fencing
Flashing
Steel: Mastering Eishin-Ryu Swordsmanship
by Masayuki Shimabukuro, et al
Paperback: 268 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.77 x
9.19 x 7.41
Frog Ltd; ISBN: 1883319188;
The Secret History of the Sword
by J Christopher Amberger
Listed under Antique
Weapons
Looking
at a Far Mountain: A Study of Kendo Kata (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by Paul Budden
Paperback: 136 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.41 x
9.94 x 7.04
Publisher: Everyman Paperback Classics; (August 15, )
ISBN: 0804832455
Bokken
Art of the Japanese Sword
by Dave Lowry, et al
Paperback: 191 pages
Black Belt Communications, Inc.; ISBN: 0897501047; (December
1985)
Complete
Kendo
by John J. Donohue
Paperback: 288 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.50 x
8.98 x 5.97
Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co;
ISBN: 0804831483
This
Is Kendo: The Art of Japanese Fencing
by Junzo Sasamori, Gordon Warner
Paperback: 159 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.69 x
8.95 x 5.91
Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co; (June 1989)
ISBN: 0804816077
Kenjutsu
: The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship
by Charles Daniel
Paperback - 128 pages (July 1991)
Unique Pubns; ISBN: 0865681481
Taiji Sword
by Wei-Ming Chen, et al
Listed under Tai Chi
The
Shambhala Guide to Kendo: An Essential Introduction to the Principles and
Practice of the Japanese Art of Swordsmanship
by Minoru Kiyota
Paperback: 168 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.49 x
8.96 x 5.95
Publisher: Shambhala Publications; (April 16, )
ISBN: 1570629277
THE
MODERN SWORDSMAN - Realistic Training for Serious Self-Defense
by Fred Hutchinson (Author)
(Paperback -- September )
Hagakure
: The Book of the Samurai
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott Wilson (Translator)
(Paperback - March 1992)
Shinkendo
Japanese Swordsmanship
by Toshishi Obata, Toshishiro Obata
Paperback - 177 pages (January 1, )
International Shinkendo Federation; ISBN: 096686770X
Sword
of the Samurai : The Classical Art of Japanese Swordsmanship
by George R. Parulski
Paperback (December 1985)
Paladin Pr; ISBN: 0873643321
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The
Unfettered Mind : Writings of the Zen Master to the Sword Master
by Takuan Soho, William Scott Wilson (Translator)
(Paperback - March 1988)
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