The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship
A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido
$64.56
- Paperback
264 pages
- Release Date
15 January 2009
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 |
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| 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 |
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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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