Describing the principles and techniques that define Japan’s most popular style of swordsmanship, this martial arts manual gives practitioners master-level instruction. This book is a collection of the most effective and proven fighting methods spanning from the feudal to the
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In Mikkyo—Japanese esoteric Buddhism—the dragon Kurikara symbolizes the internal energy developed through sword practice. Kurikara is a manifestation of the fierce bodhisattva Fudo Mo O, the patron of ascetics and warriors in Japan, who uses his sword to destroy delusions and sever
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1: Japanese Sword
Japanese sword or nihonto?
-Sword terminology
Types of swords and their historical context
-Legendary swordsmith and the birth of the
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Martial arts historian and innovative instructor Yoshinori Kono invites other guests from various martial arts to talk about how to develop your body through martial arts training.
People the world over are fascinated by the legends of the fearsome Japanese samurai warriors and their skill with the sword. While the samurai themselves may no longer exist, the enduring legacy of samurai swordsmanship lives on. It is still taught and used today in the martial arts iai-jutsu
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To become an expert swordsman, one must pay close attention to detail, be highly self-critical, and practice diligently every day under the guidance of a good teacher. Unfortunately, contact time with a worthy mentor is limited for most. Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship fills this obvious
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If you've been around koryu folk for any time at all, you will have heard of what many refer to as the "Holy Grail" of books on Japanese swordsmanship, Otake Risuke's The Deity and the Sword. This 3-volume set detailing the curriculum of the Tenshinsho-den Katori Shinto-ryu was originally publish...
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Yoshinori Kono is very well known in Japan for his constant progress and innovation in the field of martial arts. Always open to learning recently Kono can be frequently seen training with people such as Tetsuzan Kuroda (Iaijutsu, Kenjutsu, Jujutsu instructor), Genki Sudo (MMA champion), leading ...
The Japanese sword is a thing of beauty, refined over the centuries to be an elegant and efficient weapon when wielded by a trained swordsman. But while the popularity of the Japanese martial arts has increased over the past few decades, there is one area
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