The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido - Softcover

Suino, Nicklaus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0834803003 ISBN 13: 9780834803008

Publisher: Weatherhill, 1994

Synopsis

The original purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing. This manual of Eishin-Ryu or "Pure Faith" iaido teaches the most widely practiced sword style, and is illustrated with step-by-step drawings to help students, from beginners to advanced, hone their forms and techniques. Introductory chapters explain the history and evolution of the art, the Japanese sword and related equipment, and the etiquette and code of the samurai, while an extensive glossary and bibliography are provided for further reference.

About this title

About the Author:

Nicklaus Suino is a sixth-degree black belt in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido. He is codirector of the iaido division and director of the judo division of the Shudokan Martial Arts Association, and is a regional director of the North American branch of the International Martial Arts Federation. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan, and teaches iaido and other martial arts at seminars throughout North America. Information on his seminars can be found at www.artofjapaneseswordsmanship.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Weatherhill
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0834803003
• ISBN 13: 9780834803008
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264