Mastering the Samurai Sword - Softcover

Nemeroff, Cary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0804839557 ISBN 13: 9780804839556

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

People the world over are fascinated by the legends of the fearsome Japanese samurai warriors and their skill with the sword. While the samurai themselves may no longer exist, the enduring legacy of samurai swordsmanship lives on. It is still taught and used today in the martial arts iai-jutsu and ken-jutsu. "Mastering the Samurai Sword" is an indispensable guide to the intriguing and challenging skills of the samurai. A perfect introduction to the samurai sword, this instructional guide not only covers the history, evolution and philosophy of the classic samurai weapon, but also provides practical guidance for mastering the samurai sword yourself. Beginners will learn everything from proper attire and behavior in the dojo to how they might practice at home, while more experienced users of the samurai sword will find a new appreciation for the deeper meaning and tradition behind the graceful way of the sword.

About this title

Book Description:

Memorialized in countless books and movies, the history of Japan's fearsome samurai warriors is known all over the world. Who can forget these Japanese masters' skills with the sword? Today, samurai swordsmen no longer exist, but their legacy of swordsmanship endures. Now, the way of the samurai sword is learned in the martial arts iaijutsu and Kenjutsu. This Japanese sword book is the perfect introduction to using this beautiful and ancient weapon. in Mastering the Samurai Sword, you'll learn the sword's fascinating history, its evolution, and the philosophy behind its use. You'll also learn practical guidance for mastering the sword itself.

Full-color, step-by-step photographs detail many of the most useful and famous samurai moves, including:

• drawing the katana
• guard positions, cutting blows, and blocking
• falling and rolling techniques, and evasive strategies
• standing forms and kneeling forms

All of the martial arts techniques discussed in the book are performed for readers in an instructional DVD to help you perfect your form. beginners will learn everything from proper attire and behavior in the dojo to how they might practice at home, while more experienced samurai swords people will find a new appreciation for the deeper meaning and tradition behind the graceful way of the sword.

About the Author:

Cary Nemeroff has earned 9th degree black belts in a variety of martial arts, including iai-jutsu and ken-jutsu, the subjects of this book. He conducts an extensive program of martial arts classes for adults and children at the JCC of Manhattan, a state-of-the-art fi tness and cultural facility.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0804839557
• ISBN 13: 9780804839556
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240