The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido by Nicklaus Suin

Description: The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship by Nicklaus Suino Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A manual of Eishin-Ryu or Pure Faith iaido, it teaches this sword style. It is illustrated with step-by-step drawings and helps students, from beginners to advanced, hone their forms and techniques. It also explains the history and evolution of the art, the Japanese sword and related equipment, and the etiquette and code of the samurai. Publisher Description A step-by step, illustrated selection of Japanese sword drills to supplement and enhance ones practice with a teacher.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. Author Biography 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 Details ISBN 1590304837 ISBN-13 9781590304839 Title The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship Author Nicklaus Suino Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 264 Edition 2nd Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc GE_Item_ID:141749361; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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