This is Kendo
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"An indispensable 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 fascinating sport, this authoritative classic contains clear-cut descriptions of the most important strikes, offensive and defensive positions, and training exercises. This Is Kendo is lavishly illustrated with over 100 photographs and drawings and thoroughly covers the major areas of interest to the kendo enthusiast, including: origin and history; basic principles and techniques; physical and psychological aspects; relationship between kendo and Zen; traditions governing etiquette and techniques."--Back cover.
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This is Kendo, Junzō Sasamori, Gordon Warner
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- Released
- 1989
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- Title
- This is Kendo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Junzō Sasamori, Gordon Warner
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Released
- 1989
- ISBN10
- 0804816077
- ISBN13
- 9780804816076
- Category
- Sport
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- "An indispensable 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 fascinating sport, this authoritative classic contains clear-cut descriptions of the most important strikes, offensive and defensive positions, and training exercises. This Is Kendo is lavishly illustrated with over 100 photographs and drawings and thoroughly covers the major areas of interest to the kendo enthusiast, including: origin and history; basic principles and techniques; physical and psychological aspects; relationship between kendo and Zen; traditions governing etiquette and techniques."--Back cover.