An excellent introduction to traditional Japanese swordsmanship.mdash;Daily YamiuriThis book introduces Kendo; the exhilarating mental and physical sport of Japan that has gained new popularity; with both sexes now participating; its own evolution and the efforts of a remarkable group of teachers it has progressed through the years to its present position as a sport.This is Kendo is a fully illustrated introduction to the traditional art of Japanese fencingmdash;its essential nature and its basic techniques. It is the first kendo book in English to describe and analyze this famous sport. Features include:Over 100 photographs and drawingsOrigin and History of KendoBasic Kendo Principles and TechniquesTraditions Governing Kendo Etiquette and TechniqueImportant StrikesOffensive and Defensive PositionsTraining ExercisesThe paramount point to be remembered in this book on an ancient art is that no one really stops learning more about the people who invented armor and developed combat techniques. It is our hope that the reader will continue his study beyond the scope of this kendo guide.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great story!By Jimena LizanoI absolutely loved this story. Its all about destiny and what it has stored for us. Its engaging and you wont stop reading!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mal transcritoBy Rodolfo SalazarSeguramente al pasarlo al formato digital hubieron problemas ya que los nombres de los personajes no se encuentran al lado de sus replicas y otras quedan sin ninguna especificacion de quien las pronuncia. lo que cause confusion. Vale la pena comprar una version mas cara ya que es un buen libro. pero me senti ofendido y enojado de haber comprado esta.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Oh wellBy BrianIn the transformation from print to electronic version. it would appear. something has gotten garbled such that the text identifying the character speaking and their respective lines have undertaken independent migrations to different parts of the page. The result is something thats pretty hard to follow. I offer that its worth the extra 3 bucks to get the version that doesnt have this problem.
