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Item specifics
- Condition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Product Group
- Book
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9784770021199
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Kodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-10
4770021194
ISBN-13
9784770021199
eBay Product ID (ePID)
587104
Product Key Features
Book Title
Kendo : the Definitive Guide
Number of Pages
244 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fencing, Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Publication Year
1997
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
10.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
796.86
Synopsis
The first truly comprehensive guide to kendo features easy-to-follow line drawings to demonstrate techniques, basic information on equipment, and lists of official rules and clubs. For beginners and experts alike., This comprehensive guide to Kendo features easy-to-follow line drawings to demonstrate techniques, basic information on equipment and lists of official rules and clubs. The book is aimed at beginners and experts alike. 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. 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, 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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