Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship (1st Edition) Book by Toshishiro Obata

Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship (1st Edition) Book by Toshishiro ObataThis introductory work on the art of Shinkendo covers each area of instruction: sword drawing, sword swinging, solo forms, partnered sparring, and test cutting through targets with a real sword. In this book, the founder of Shinkendo introduces each aspect of training and practice, including its curriculum, technique, and philosophy. Step by step photographs and descriptions illustrate various forms from each area of training. In addition, traditional

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Examples of Form Applications

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and is a collection of articles serialized in the martial arts magazine "Hiden Budo"