Kendo-the Way of the Sword-is one of the oldest of Japan's martial arts and the one most closely associated with the samurai. Immortalized in the action movies of Akira Kurosawa and in the... read more »

This is a description of the art of kendo, or Japanese fencing. There are black and white illustrations to demonstrate the... read more »

A complete exploration of the martial art kendo - Includes technical specifics such as form, positioning, and breathing - Offers detailed explanations of kata - Includes an extensive history of the... read more »

To become an expert swordsman, one must pay close attention to detail, be highly self-critical, and practice diligently every day under the guidance of a good teacher. Unfortunately, contact time... read more »

Kendo is the art of swordsmanship that was cultivated by the samurai in medieval Japan and it is an increasingly popular martial art studied in the West today. While most books on kendo focus... read more »

"The martial arts, if taught correctly, are limitless journeys with no final destination," writes martial arts master Darrell Craig. "They are a way of life." He begins that journey here with the... read more »

This book is much more than an introductory guide to Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaijutsu. It manages to emphasize a melding of the Eastern philosophy and the technique of the art, in a marvelously... read more »

Sinawali -- meaning "woven" -- is an intricate and devastating Filipino fighting system with ancient roots perfectly suited to modern times and its popularity is booming around the world. This... read more »

This book bridges the gap between modern Kendo as a sport and the old Kendo of the... read more »

In a life-and-death situation of being sword-tip to sword-tip with the enemy, where should the swordsman put his mind?
This is the first question posed in the first of three essays written by a... read more »