Master the art of Kendo --Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and Comprehensive martial arts guide.
It offers a Comprehensive training program similar to those given by leading kendo teachers in Japan, past and present..
This is the first book to decidedly link the philosophical and mental elements of kendo to the physical techniques, thereby enabling readers to gain a holistic understanding of the martial art.
Beyond that, this book also shows you how to win competitions and integrate kendo into your fitness routines.
For many adherents, the goal is to train your mind to achieve a state of mushin (no-mind).
The author also presents the fundamental principles and philosophy that make kendo as much an exercise of the mind as of the sword.
The core of this kendo book is a series of detailed instructional sequences demonstrating the basic kendo techniques.
His simple, straightforward writing style is especially helpful for beginning students and martial artists from other disciplines who wish to add kendo training to their repertoire.
His goal in this kendo Guide is to dispel many misconceptions about the sport and to make kendo training accessible and practical for anyone.
Author Geoff Salmon has over 40 years of kendo experience gained in and outside of Japan.
Modern students flock to kendo for physically--and mentally--challenging activity that combines traditional martial arts values with strenuous physical activity.
Kendo or the Way of the Sword holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan\'s ancient samurai heritage.
Master the art of Kendo --Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and Comprehensive martial arts guide
