i202 Nihon No Kenjutsu
$31.00
Traditional Japanese kenjutsu represents the oldest continuously trained tradition of swordsmanship in the world. This beautiful book introduces 10 of the most famous systems in Japan: Katori Shinto Ryu, Kashima Shinto Ryu, Yagyu Shinkage Ryu, Onoha Itto Ryu, Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu, Jigen Ryu, Yakkumaru Jigen Ryu, Shinto Munen Ryu, Tennen Rishin Ryu, and Hokushin Itto Ryu. Together, these are some of the oldest and most famous ryuha in Japan. Numerous kata from each style are demonstrated in clear, numbered photographs so it is easy to get a sense of the system. Demonstraters include Otake Sensei of Katori Shinto Ryu and Yagyu Nobuharu Sensei of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu. There is also a fascintating section on techinques from the Warring States era demonstrated in full armor. If you like kenjutsu, this is a great book.
169 pages. Soft cover. Japanese language.
Contents
Page
7 Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu
17 Kashima Shinto Ryu Kenjtus
27 Yagyu Shinkage Ryu Heiho Kenjutsu
37 Ono-Ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu
47 Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu Kenjtsu
57 Jigen Ryu Heiho Kenjutsu
67 Yakkumaru Jigen Ryu Kenjutsu
77 28th Annual Nihon Kobudo Demonstration Report
87 Actual Techniques of the Sengoku
107 Tennen Rishin Ryu Kenjutsu
117 Hokushin Itto Ryu Kenjutsu
134 Sword mountings, saya and tsuba
143 Charts of the influence of these arts on kenjutsu
147 From "kenjutsu" to "kendo"
150 Changes in Japanese swords through history
160 Interview with Morihiro Tateo, Kendo Hanshi
166 Youth studying koryu
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