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The original purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing; today it is practiced as a martial art, one that improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. 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 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.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Very Bad,
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This review is from: The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido (Paperback)
I study Ryuseiken Batto-do and I wanted to study some iaido so I purchased this book. This was the worst book that I have ever seen. The diagrams are awful because you can not see which leg or which arm is which. I am very disappointed and I will never recomend this book. The only good that has come out of this is that now I know I need to read the reviews before I buy book. Then at least I can't be mad at anyone but myself for buying a book
5.0 out of 5 stars
An great book on Iaido,
By ksiezycowy (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido (Paperback)
This book is great! It is a good fundation in the art iaido, and swordsmanship as a whole. The pictures are not the easiest to follow, but the discribtions of the pictures more than makes up for that!
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good beginner's guide, useless to the experienced,
By Adam (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido (Paperback)
This book offers a wonderful introduction to the martial artist who has been exposed to limited swordplay in a jujitsu or karate class and wants a way to continue his or her learning seperatly. Unfortunately it offers no kata or even original thoughts on basic kenjutsu or iai. Good illustrations and explanations of the moves and forms entailed, but overall not worth the price to the more experienced swordsman.
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