Items related to Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Synopsis
A thorough introduction to the Japanese martial way of the sword, Complete Kendo covers every aspect of the discipline, from equipment and terminology to technique and strategy.
Complete Kendo is a thorough introduction to the Japanese martial way of the sword and a guided tour of the principles and philosophy upon which the art is founded. John Donohue covers everything from the care and handling of hakama, the pleated trousers worn by kendoka (practitioners of kendo), to the methods of cultivating the meditative state of mushin (no mind), all in an easy conversational dialogue that is a great pleasure to read.
Structured to echo the organization of the Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, this kendo book is a modern version of the swordsman's primer by a martial artist skilled not only in the art of kendo but, like Musashi, in many traditional Japanese martial arts, and with a superb understanding of the martial tradition and culture of Japan. The author uses lessons learned from a long career of teaching martial arts and academic subjects to impart clearly and concisely the fundamentals of kendo and the martial way.
With explanatory line drawings by Kathleen Sweeney illustrating significant points of discussion, kendo katas, a handy glossary of kendo terminology and related concepts, and an unusually helpful bibliography, Complete Kendo is an essential volume for every kendoka's personal library.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
John J. Donohue is an anthropologist specializing in the study of Japanese culture, history, and language who also has an extensive background as a student of the traditional martial arts of karatedo, judo, aikido, and iaido. A professor and academic dean at Medaille College, the associate editor of the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, and a long-time member of the Buffalo, New York Kendo Club. Donohue brings the rigorous academic standards of his profession to his avocation, practicing and writing about the martial arts.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherTuttle Publishing
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0804831483
- ISBN 13 9780804831482
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages178
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 23.66
Shipping:
US$ 3.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 1. Seller Inventory # 0804831483-2-4
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 1. Seller Inventory # bk0804831483xvz189zvxgdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00072179513
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00071565884
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Seller: Goodwill of Silicon Valley, SAN JOSE, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can included some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear. Seller Inventory # GWSVV.0804831483.G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1. Seller Inventory # 0804831483-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001528870
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Complete Kendo
Seller: Harry Righton, Evesham, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Good. edges rubbed. corners curling. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # H00097
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Published by
Tuttle Publishing June 1999, 1999
ISBN 10: 0804831483
ISBN 13: 9780804831482
Used
Trade Paperback
Seller: Pelican Bay Books, Anacortes, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 407473
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts)
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think_very_0804831483
Quantity: 1 available