Kendo

By Minoru Kiyota

Book Overview

Kendo is the modern version of Japanese swordsmanship. This book focuses on kendo's philosophical infrastructure, its history and its potential contributions to personal growth. The purpose of this work is to describe the discipline of swordsmanship cultivated by the samurai in medieval and premodern Japan and to show the relevance of that discipline today.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0710304749
• ISBN13: 9780710304742
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Nice intro to the history, philosophy and art of kendo.

Actually my sensei's book! He doesn't teach the swordfighting techniques to kendo in the book much at all, this is to learn about the philosophy and discipline of kendo as well as the history and the different schools that have evolved. Great if you are thinking about taking a course and learning Kendo. Kendo is about mind and body integration, TRUST ME, you need both to really learn it well. If your sensei doesn't teach you the philosophy and discipline, get a new one. I only give it four because perhaps I am spoiled in comparison, but there is even more depth that I think should have expanded the book. Great if you are interested or brand new to kendo, but still useful read even if you've been practicing for a while.

Good Background Book

This book is very informative, and gives a clear background into Kendo practice. I highly recomend it to all who are intrested in Kendo, and Asian practices.