The Spirit of the Sword: Iaido, Kendo, and Test Cutting with

The Spirit of the Sword: Iaido, Kendo, and Test Cutting with the Japanese Sword

Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of his own training and teaching. One of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of the twentieth century, Nakamura sensei is widely acknowledged as the preeminent reinvigorator of the practice of tameshigiri (test cutting) as a test of technical and spiritual mastery. The Spirit of the Sword--first published in Japanese in 1980, now translated into English for the first time--is regarded by many as the most complete of Nakamura's writings on Japanese swordsmanship. Here Nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido, kendo, and tameshigiri; the correct mental approach to sword practice; training methods; numerous kata or forms; a guide to sword maintenance; and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. Illustrated with over 800 original photographs, this book is a must-have for any student of the Japanese sword and an excellent resource for sword enthusiasts in general.
Country USA
Brand North Atlantic Books
Manufacturer Blue Snake Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 33851
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2013-03-05
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781583945421

The Spirit of the Sword: Iaido, Kendo, and Test Cutting with the Japanese Sword