The Spirit of the Sword: Iaido, Kendo, and Test Cutting with the Japanese Sword
Nakamura Taisaburo explores the spirit and practice of the Japanese sword through iaido, kendo, and test cutting. This focused work offers readers an introduction to three connected disciplines and their place within Japanese martial arts tradition.
About This Book
The Spirit of the Sword focuses on three disciplines associated with the Japanese sword: iaido, kendo, and test cutting.
Nakamura Taisaburo presents a subject grounded in sword practice, training, and the traditions surrounding Japanese martial arts.
The book may appeal to readers interested in the Japanese sword, martial arts history, and the relationship between technique and discipline.
Its scope brings together practical sword arts and the cultural context suggested by their shared tradition.
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