JAPAN: THE HEART OF KENDO-ART OF THE SWORD-PHILOSOPHY-DISCIPLINE-HISTORY-PHOTOS

Description: THE BOOK IS FROM A SMOKE & PET FREE ENVIRONMENT. IT IS NOT A BOOK CLUB EDITION OR AN EX LIBRARY BOOK. We will combine the shipping on multiple purchases to the same address. THE HEART OF KENDO BY DARRELL MAX CRAIG. A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE OF THE ART OF THE SWORD. COPYRIGHT 1999--1ST EDITION--1ST PRINTING--ISBN 1570624070--NO INDEX--APPENDIX--GLOSSARY--238 PAGES--ILLUSTRATED WITH B&W PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS--THE 9 1/2 X 8 INCH HARD COVERS HAVE LIGHT WEAR--THE CORNERS ARE NOT BUMPED--2 SMALL LIGHT SPOTS ARE ON THE FORE EDGE--THE PAGES ARE CLEAN, CRISP AND UNMARKED--NO REMAND MARKS--NO INSCRIPTIONS--THE DUST JACKET HAS LIGHT EDGE & SHELF WEAR--NOT PRICE CLIPPED--OTHERWISE NOTED A TIGHT CLEAN BOOK. THE BOOK IS FROM A SMOKE & PET FREE ENVIRONMENT. WE DO NOT USE STOCK PHOTOS-WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET. OVERALL CONDITION & APPEARANCE: VERY GOOD +. FROM THE INTERNET: The martial arts, if taught correctly, are limitless journeys with no final destination," writes martial arts master Darrell Craig. "They are a way of life." He begins that journey here with the sitting, breathing, and the all-important bow, or rei. He describes kendo equipment and its care, then progresses to some of the basic features of a kendo practice warm-up exercises, assuming the proper stance, grip, strikes, and positioning. Only then does he move on to the seven long-sword forms, or kata, that are the foundation of kendo practice. But Craig's teachings go far beyond mechanics. Through stories and actual recorded conversations with his sensei, Harutane Chiba, thirty-seventh generation of a famous clan of samurai swordsmen, Craig brings you into the presence of a true legend from Japan's imperial dojo. He presents the history of kendo kata, including stories of the kendo duel of old and an appendix describing the goshi, or country samurai, about which little is known today even in Japan. Throughout, Craig emphasizes and demonstrates the respect, restraint, and discipline that lie at the heart of kendo, where the most important opponent to vanquish is oneself. Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu, that uses bamboo swords as well as protective armor. It began as samurai warriors' customary swordsmanship exercises, and today it is widely practiced within Japan and has spread to many other nations across the world. BOOK #292-20w. WE ACCEPT PAY PAL. Check out my other items!--Please read these before bidding or buying: What you see is what you get, we do not use stock photo. All items and books are from a smoke and pet free environment. We ship to all U.S addresses-all 50 states-if E Bay says we do not please let us know. The shipping calculator is not always correct-any overage on what you pay for shipping is refunded. We do not charge a handling fee. We will combine the shipping on multiple purchases to the same address. All items and books are packed securely and are mailed with a USPS tracking number. Please remember once they are in the mail we don't have any control how fast they are delivered. Please pay within 3 days. Buy with confidence from Ingrid's Antiques & Books. A professional antiques and books seller for 30+ years. We have been selling on E Bay since February 1998. All sales are final. We are just a small business and do not have funding to replace or refund a item or book. The books and items listed have very detailed description. However, if we have in anyway misrepresented an item in the description, we will work with you after the sale to complete and correct the error. If you have any concerns about the item or book you received, please contact us first. You will be treated fairly. We answer all e mails!

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