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The Samurai Sword Spirit Strategy Techniques

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ISBN
9780804837514

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
0804837511
ISBN-13
9780804837514
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72414910

Product Key Features

Book Title
Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques : (Downloadable Media Included)
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fencing, Military / Strategy, Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, History
Author
Kohshyu Yoshida
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
32.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-019411
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
796.860952
Synopsis
The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword. Japan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers -- they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred. This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the katana . This sword book features: Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword Wisdom about the practical value of meditation Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy. Author Kohshyu Yoshida was born and raised in Chiba, Japan. The great-grandson of a ronin samurai warrior, he has studied martial arts from all over the world and now teaches martial arts in Los Angeles, CA. He has appeared in Hollywood films including Blade and The Last Samurai. He also starred as the Red Ranger in the international hit television show Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers., The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword. Japan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers -- they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred. This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the katana . This sword book features: Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword Wisdom about the practical value of meditation Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy. Author Kohshyu Yoshida was born and raised in Chiba, Japan. The great-grandson of a ronin samurai warrior, he has studied martial arts from all over the world and now teaches martial arts in Los Angeles, CA. He has appeared in Hollywood films including Blade and The Last Samurai. He also starred as the Red Ranger in the international hit television show Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
LC Classification Number
GV1150.Y67 2009

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    Exactly what I was looking for! Master Yoshida is great. (in English and Japanese). Recommend for anyone beginning training with the sword.

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