The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship by Nicklaus Suino - ISBN: 9781590304839
Paperback
Master the sword: Step-by-step guide to ancient Japanese sword techniques.

The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship

A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido

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  • Paperback

    264 pages

  • Release Date

    15 January 2009

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Summary

A step-by-step, illustrated selection of Japanese sword drills to supplement and enhance one’s practice with a teacher.

The original purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing; today it is practiced as a martial art, one that improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. This manual of Eishin-Ryu (or “Pure Faith”) iaido teaches the most widely practiced sword st…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781590304839
ISBN-10:1590304837
Author:Nicklaus Suino
Publisher:Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint:Weatherhill Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:264
Edition:2nd
Release Date:15 January 2009
Weight:556g
Dimensions:254mm x 178mm x 15mm
About The Author

Nicklaus Suino

Nicklaus Suino is a sixth-degree black belt in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido. He is codirector of the iaido division and director of the judo division of the Shudokan Martial Arts Association, and is a regional director of the North American branch of the International Martial Arts Federation. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan, and teaches iaido and other martial arts at seminars throughout North America.

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