Description
An updated edition of the classic guide on the techniques, philosophy, and applications of iaijutsu—the art of self-defense with the Japanese sword.
The 25th anniversary edition of the best-selling guide to iaijutsu (or iaido) expands on the previous two editions and includes:
• Deeper guidance on fundamentals—preparation, etiquette, progression, sword nomenclature
• More practices and techniques, including 55 ways to deploy a samurai sword in self-defense
• Additional solo and partner exercises to develop timing, distance control, focus, etc.
• Information on defense and attack scenarios with wider applications to other martial arts
• Overview of philosophical tenants that inform ‘the warrior’s life’
• Expanded history of iaijutsu and a biography-tribute of Masayuki Shimabukuro
• Updated guidelines for promotions and tournaments
Organized into 23 chapters with black and white photographs throughout, Flashing Steel is an essential resource for understanding the philosophy and practice of the Japanese sword arts.
592 pages
Printed in 2020
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