Author: Nobuo Hirakawa Publisher: ISBN: 9784907009267 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 182
Book Description
The English translation of Hirakawa Nobuo's 1993 book on kendo. It covers kendo basics such as how to stand and move, swing the shinai, wear bogu, and make basic strikes and defensive moves. Also described are many advanced shikake-waza and oji-waza techniques as well as the Nippon Kendo Kata.
Author: Geoff Salmon Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462911803 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 201
Book Description
Master the art of Kendo--Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide. Kendo or the "Way of the Sword" holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient samurai heritage. Modern students flock to kendo for physically--and mentally--challenging activity that combines traditional martial arts values with strenuous physical activity. Author Geoff Salmon has over 40 years of kendo experience gained in and outside of Japan. His goal in this kendo guide is to dispel many misconceptions about the sport and to make kendo training accessible and effective for anyone. His simple, straightforward writing style is especially helpful for beginning students and martial artists from other disciplines who wish to add kendo training to their repertoire. The core of this kendo book is a series of detailed instructional sequences demonstrating the basic kendo techniques. The author also presents the fundamental principles and philosophy that make kendo as much an exercise of the mind as of the sword. For many adherents, the goal is to train your mind to achieve a state of mushin (no-mind). Beyond that, this book also shows you how to win competitions and integrate kendo into your personal fitness routines. This is the first book to clearly link the philosophical and mental elements of kendo to the physical techniques, thereby enabling readers to gain a holistic understanding of the martial art. It offers a comprehensive training program similar to those given by leading kendo teachers in Japan, past and present.
Author: Jinichi Tokeshi Publisher: University of Hawaii Press ISBN: 0824844335 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 313
Book Description
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 (nitô ryû), 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 kendo terms, and a history of kendo in Hawaii, where it has been practiced for more than a century and where some of the world's top practitioners can be found.
Author: Hiroshi Ozawa Publisher: Kodansha International ISBN: 9784770021199 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 196
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This comprehensive guide to Kendo features easy-to-follow line drawings toemonstrate techniques, basic information on equipment and lists of officialules and clubs. The book is aimed at beginners and experts alike.
Author: Masahiro Imafuji Publisher: ISBN: 9781463695330 Category : Languages : en Pages : 108
Book Description
Kendo Guide for Beginners is a book written to guide kendo beginners. The book introduces what real kendo equipment is, the concept of kendo as budo, how to behave at training, etiquette and manners and all the basic movements that beginners should learn thoroughly. Along with many pictures of the kendo basics, the detailed explanations will help you understand what you should or should not do when learning the basics. When learning kendo movements it is always helpful if you actually see what you have to do or not to do. And it is important for you to visualize the correct movements. With the pictures and detailed explanations, it makes it easy for you to review what you learned at your dojo. Practicing at the dojo and home, you will improve your basics your kendo correctly and quickly. This is a great advantage because by acquiring the good basics, you can move on to the next step easily; putting a set of armor on. With your solid basics, you will have fewer difficulties when you get a set of armor. That's why all the kendo people tell you to learn the basics thoroughly. You can learn the reasons behind the etiquette/manners in detail with this book. And if you learn the etiquette/manners in detail, you are also learning Japanese culture too. Even though the Japanese society is modernized, a lot of the etiquette/manners are still following the rules of the samurai era. By knowing the etiquette and manners, you will be able to understand what's going on at the dojo easily. And more importantly, you will NOT offend other people, especially Japanese people because of a lack of the knowledge. Since the book is written by a Japanese person, all the kendo terms are correctly spelled, so you will learn correct kendo terms. With this book, you can learn all you have to know at the beginning of kendo as a beginner and it makes your kendo life a lot easier.
Author: Michael DeMarco Publisher: Via Media Publishing ISBN: Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
If the Way of the warrior is the soul of Japan, their magnificent swords were the tools utilized to form the nation and forge their spirit. You’ll find an abundance of information in this special anthology in support of this thesis. Kimberley Taylor wrote four chapters, the first being an interview with 7th-dan Matsuo Haruna. Haruna offers great advice for practitioners based on his first-hand experience. Taylor’s two highly researched chapters give overviews of two major iaido schools. Excellent photos and descriptions of katas accompany the text. Taylor’s finale is a short piece describing two of his favorite techniques, while Deborah Klens-Bigman’s chapter deals with two of her favorite techniques. Another top ranking swordsman, Nicklaus Suino, gets to the finicky details of sword-drawing techniques as performed by masters. From his two chapters, we learn how to watch for telltale signs of expertise and come to a greater appreciation of the art of drawing the sword. Jonathan Seckler’s chapter translates and comments on an essay written by Chozanshi Shissai in 1729. He argues that Neo-Confucianism rather than Zen became the foundation of swordsmanship, and illustrates how the sword arts began to be appreciated for their use for self-development. Andrew Bryant’s chapter focuses on poems passed down within the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu School of Iaido. These poems correspond to techniques contained within the system created in the 17th century. The author presents each poem and offers provides textual descriptions of their corresponding applications with each sword technique illustrated. Joseph Svinth’s research presents the earliest kendo clubs to form in Canada. The socio-cultural settings add much flavor to this chapter. Information is provided regarding notable instructors, training, and competitions. Another way to better understand a martial tradition of one country is to compare it with another. Matthew Galas compares and contrasts sword arts in Germany with the Japanese traditions. The focus is on general principles and combat philosophy. Devotees to sword practice are well award that scabbards get damaged. Michael Babin’s chapter shows “how to” build a serviceable scabbard according talents of anyone moderately handy with tools. The twelve chapters described above should inspire further research and practice in the Japanese sword arts, plus bring a greater appreciation for their unique place in world history and culture.
Author: Alexander Bennett Publisher: ISBN: 9784907009069 Category : Languages : en Pages : 104
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Editorial By Alex Bennett Alex Bennett reminisces on the Kendo World's journey from its first to this, its 25th edition. He then goes on to discuss recent changes to attitudes in Japan in budo and kendo with regards to harsh training regimens. The Features of Kendo and My Experience By Takeyasu Yoshimitsu Takeyasu-sensei was until recently president of the All Japan Kendo Federation. He has since retired from that position but acts as the supreme advisor to the AJKF as well as president of the International Kendo Federation. In this article Takeyasu-sensei gives his congratulations to Kendo World on reaching its 25th edition, discusses the development of kendo and his 80 years of kendo experience. Making the grade: Roberto Kishikawa on passing the 8-Dan examination Interview by Dr. Stephen R. Nagy November 27, 2013, marks an important date for kendoka around the world. That early evening, Roberto Kishikawa, a Brazilian national and permanent resident of Hong Kong, was promoted to 8-dan by the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF). As the first, non-Japanese kendoka to pass the 8-dan grading in Japan, Kishikawa-sensei has excited and inspired the overseas kendo community to strive for the highest levels of kendo. This article is an interview with Kishikawa-sensei concerning his exam experience, views on kendo and journey to 8-dan. The 61st All Japan Kendo Championships By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime A summary and thoughts on the 61st All Japan Kendo Championships which Tokyo's Uchimura Ry ichi won for the third time. Hanshi Says Hanshi Says is a popular series in which Japan's top Hanshi teachers give hints of what they are looking for in grading examinations based on wisdom accumulated through decades of training. This issue features Nakano Makoto-sensei from Ibaraki prefecture who passed the 8-dan examination in 1979, and was awarded the title of Hanshi in 1989. Nakano-sensei asserts that in order to pass grading examinations, examinees need to make the examiners lean forward in their seats. He also discusses the importance of striking opportunities and the how kiri-kaeshi and uchikomi are a neccessity. Grading Successfully: Part 1 By K8-dan Shigematsu Kimiaki-sensei In "Grading Successfully Part 1," Shigematsu Kimiaki-sensei, a kendo instructor with Chiba Prefectural Police Force, gives a detailed explanation of how to approach a grading. He covers a vast array of topics such as sonkyo, seme, hassei, datotsu, waza selection, and many more. This is an essential guide for those who are about to take a grading, particularly for the higher dan levels. Nuts n' Bolts of Kendo: Effective Training Methods - Waza Training By Nakano Yasoji (Hanshi 9-dan) In this article, Nakano-sensei discusses the different types of keiko and how they should be carried out, as well as different types of waza and ideal situations in which they should be employed. "Why am I alive?" By Hamish Robison This is the first part in a series of articles on Ogawa Ch tar (1901-1992), one of the great kendoka of the post-war era. Reidan Jichi: Kihon D sa - Part 5 By ya Minoru (Kendo Ky shi 7-dan) Kihon-d sa, or basic movements, refers to kamae, footwork and manipulation of the shinai. In other words, it entails all of the principles behind the striking and thrusting movements for scoring y k -datosu (valid attacks) in kendo. This article looks at the four basic techniques of men, kote, d and tsuki in detail. Unlocking Japan Part 25: Oh the Shame By Lockie Jackson The final entry in Lockie Jackson's column finishes with an account of witnessing a yakuza throwing his weight around and the feelings of shame that followed. sWords of Wisdom: "Mumy wo kiru" (Sever ignorance) By Alex Bennett ... ... ...
Author: Sotaro Honda Publisher: ISBN: 9784907009342 Category : Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
Dr. Sotaro Honda (R7-dan), student of H8-dan Masatake Sumi-sensei, has been a longtime contributor to Kendo World, and has spent much of his kendo career helping international kenshi. His latest book is a must have for all practitioners and instructors, and explains various aspects of kendo training in a way that is both accessible and eye-opening. He covers the basics from footwork, to various keiko methods such as kakari-geiko and ji-geiko, and offers many useful hints for shiai strategy.
Author: Yamamoto Kansuke Publisher: Eric Michael Shahan ISBN: 9781950959259 Category : Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
Volume Two translates the fully illustrated sword and spear fighting instruction manual An Illustrated Guide to Kendo Solo Training, first published about 200 years ago. This book is notable for its excellent illustrations of early Kendo armor as well as mysterious techniques to fight Tengu, mythical winged mountain goblins. About the Author: The 16th century Samurai warrior Yamamoto Toki "Way of the Devil" Kansuke was a hero of the Warring States period, roughly 1467-1600. Though partially blind and lame in one leg, Yamamoto Kansuke's prowess as a military strategist was legendary and his methods became the subject of study in Japan ever since. Each of the four editions used in A Closer Look at the Sword Scroll, is actually a combination of two short works.1. Military Strategy and Sword Fighting The Sword Scroll2. Military Strategy and Sword Fighting the Inner Secrets ScrollWhile each of the four volumes is identical in parts, each book contains interesting variations, including different woodblock prints, that collectively add a great deal of information to those interested in traditional Japanese martial arts and military strategy. An important resource for those interested in Samurai fighting arts, Bushido or Japanese History.
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