The Spirit of the Sword Iaido, Kendo, and Test Cutting With the Japanese Sword

Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of his own training and teaching. One of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of the twentieth century, Nakamura sensei is widely acknowledged as the preeminent reinvigorator of the practice of tameshigiri (test cutting) as a test of technical and spiritual mastery. The Spirit of the Sword--first published in Japanese in 1980, now translated into English for the first time--is regarded by many as the most complete of Nakamura's writings on Japanese swordsmanship. Here Nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido, kendo, and tameshigiri; the correct mental approach to sword practice; training methods; numerous kata or forms; a guide to sword maintenance; and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. Illustrated with over 800 original photographs, this book is a must-have for any student of the Japanese sword and an excellent resource for sword enthusiasts in general.

ISBN:	9781583945421
Publisher:	North Atlantic Books
Imprint:	Blue Snake Books
Published date:	11 Mar 2013
DEWEY:	796.86
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	320
Weight:	634g
Height:	234mm
Width:	179mm
Spine width:	24mm

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