Japanese Swordmanship: Technique and Practice - Softcover

Warner, Gordon; Draeger, Donn F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0834802368 ISBN 13: 9780834802360

Publisher: Weatherhill Inc, 1982

Synopsis

This book offers a wonderful introduction to the martial artist who has been exposed to limited swordplay in a martial arts class and wants to continue learning separately. Illustrations and explanations of the moves and forms help readers fully learn each lesson.

About this title

About the Author:

Donn F. Draeger was a U.S. Marine Corps officer and a historian of martial arts disciplines, in which he held a variety of expert ranks and teaching licenses. He was technical director of the magazine Martial Arts International and author of many books on the fighting arts of Asia. He died in 1982.

Synopsis:

Examines the uses of the Japanese sword. This book provides an introduction to the art of swordmanship known as iaido. It also contains a discussion of the role of the sword in Japanese history, and the philosophy, practice and techniques of swordmanship as it evolved in Japan.

About this edition

• Publisher: Weatherhill Inc
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0834802368
• ISBN 13: 9780834802360
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 312