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The Way of Kendo and Kenjitsu. Soul of the Samurai.
Darrell Max Craig
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Description for The Way of Kendo and Kenjitsu. Soul of the Samurai.
Paperback. This book bridges the gap between modern Kendo as a sport and the old Kendo of the Samurai. Num Pages: 320 pages, ill. BIC Classification: WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 189 x 17. Weight in Grams: 574.
The old Kendo teachers loved to ask their new students "What is Kendo?" Then they would sit back and listen to them philosophize about the way of the sword. The question is like a Zen question. If you find an answer, it will always be wrong for there is no answer. Kendo is something different to each and every student who picks up a Japanese sword. Old Kenjitsu had no rules. Modern Kendo sometimes described as sport Kendo, does. This is the difference between the two. To learn Kendo properly you must not think of it or ... Read more
The old Kendo teachers loved to ask their new students "What is Kendo?" Then they would sit back and listen to them philosophize about the way of the sword. The question is like a Zen question. If you find an answer, it will always be wrong for there is no answer. Kendo is something different to each and every student who picks up a Japanese sword. Old Kenjitsu had no rules. Modern Kendo sometimes described as sport Kendo, does. This is the difference between the two. To learn Kendo properly you must not think of it or ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
YMAA Publication Center United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
278
Place of Publication
MA, United States
ISBN
9781594390029
SKU
V9781594390029
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Ref
99-15
About Darrell Max Craig
Darrell Max Craig is a highly regarded teacher of many Japanese martial arts, and a pioneer in their development in the West for over forty years. He holds multiple black belts and is a U.S. Kendo champion, leading the U.S. Kendo team to the world championships. In 1973 he was awarded the title of Shihan, or Master Teacher. Among his ... Read more
Reviews for The Way of Kendo and Kenjitsu. Soul of the Samurai.
"For those of you who are interested in Japanese swordsmanship and the Samurai, you will find this book an excellent how-to manual. It is full of interesting and valuable information...I found this book fascinating and motivating. My youngest son became inspired by reading this book...It's a must have for your Martial Arts library."
Norm Leff, Menkyo Kaiden Shihan
Norm Leff, Menkyo Kaiden Shihan