The Way of Kendo and Kenjitsu Soul of the Samurai

, by Craig, Darrell Max

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ISBN: 9781594390029 | 1594390029
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 4/14/2004

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This book bridges the gap between mondern Kendo as a sport and the old Kendo of the Samurai.

Darrell Max Craig studied Karate in Okinawa under Sensei Z. Shimabuku He holds 6th Dan in Kendo (Renshi), Karate (Koyshi) and Jujitsu (Kyoshi); 5th Dan in Iaido (Menjo-Inka) and Kobudo; 4th Dan in Judo and Aikido. He is a martial arts choreographer for a number of feature films and author of numerous books

Dedication

vii

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction

(6)

Chapter 2: Kihon Shitaku-Equipment

(40)

The Shinai

The Tare and the Do

The Kote

Storing the Bogu

The Hakama and the Uwagi

The Tenegui

Chapter 3: Advanced Waza

(56)

Fundamental Movements

Wazas

Chapter 4: The All Japan Kendo Federation Short Sword (Ko-dachi) Katas

103

(50)

A Samurai and a Ronin

The Place of Kata in Kendo

Ipponme

Nihonme

Sambonme

Chapter 5: Ancient Kenjitsu Kata Circle Center

153

(22)

Hon-Maru

Hokushin Itto Ko-dachi Kata

Chapter 6: The Samurai And His Swords

175

(16)

The Samurai Warriors

The Muromachi Period

The Edo Period

Chapter 7: Some Aspects of Swords and Sword Collection

191

(24)

Nomenclature

Katana for the Beginner Collector

Fakes and Forgeries

Polishing

Maintenance, Displaying, and Shipping

Chapter 8: Closure

215

(12)

Glossary: General Kendo Terms Japanese English Glossary

227

(36)

References

263

(3)

Index

266

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The Way of Kendo and Kenjitsu Soul of the Samurai

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