Shinkendo Tameshigiri

Toshishiro Obata

International Shinkendo Federation

<p>Renowned not only for their military prowess and skill with the sword but also as leaders, artists, intellectuals, writers, and philosophers, the samurai reigned over Japan for the better part of a thousand years, and their legacy survives in various forms today, not the least of which is bushid , the Way of the Samurai. In Modern Bushid , renowned swordsman and author Obata Toshishiro revives and renews the teachings of the samurai, exploring their modern relevance and crystallizing them within his own lifelong experience studying the Japanese warrior arts. By studying this ancient approach to living, we can discover truths and insights that are no less valuable today than they were centuries ago, and can come to understand how the way the samurai lived their lives can enrich and elevate our own.</p>

Modern Bushido, Samurai Teachings for Modern Times

Sports & Outdoors

<p>Shinkendo: Japanese Swordsmanship SECOND EDITION (2020) This introductory work on the art of Shinkendo covers each area of instruction: sword-drawing, sword-swinging, solo forms, partnered sparring, and test-cutting through targets with a real sword. In this book, the founder of Shinkendo introduces each aspect of training and practice, including its curriculum, technique, and philosophy. Step-by-step photographs and descriptions illustrate various forms from each area of training. In addition, traditional etiquette, history, and safety precautions are discussed. In this new edition, over 70 pages have been added, including new chapters, technical photographs, and an index.</p>

Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship

Coaching

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Shinkendo Tameshigiri

Modern Bushido, Samurai Teachings for Modern Times

Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship