kendo

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kendo

A book of five rings

1974
A psychological guide to strategy applicable to business, philosophy, or martial arts, written by sixteenth-century warrior Miyamoto Musashi as a means of explaining his success as a practitioner of Japanese swordfighting, or Kendo.

Kendo

elements, rules, and philosophy
2003
An introduction to kendo, the formal art and practice of Japanese swordsmanship, offering a history of kendo in Japan, a study of basic equipment, and a detailed description of forms and rules.

Kendo

2002
Provides a close-up look at the Kendo style of martial arts, discussing its basic principles, history and origins, dress code, rules of etiquette, techniques, and competitions and contests.

Kendo

2009
Explains the origin of the martial art of Kendo that involve sword skills. Discusses how fighters practice their quick blocks and strikes.

Kendo

2011
Provides an introduction to kendo, the Japanese martial art of two-handed sword fighting, reviews the history of kendo and other sword arts, discusses the uniform, armor, swords, and elements of kendo, and offers advice to people interested in learning kendo skills.
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