Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques

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Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques

(Downloadable Media Included)

Martial arts

Author: Kohshyu Yoshida

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Language: English

Published by: Tuttle Publishing

Published on: 13th June 2014

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 17 Mb

ISBN: 9781462909902


The Samurai Sword

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:

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

Downloadable video

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.

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