\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cB\u003e\u003cI\u003eComplete Kendo\u003c/I\u003e is a thorough introduction to the Japanese martial way of the sword and a guided tour of the principles and philosophy upon which the art is founded.\u003c/B\u003e\u003cBR\u003e\u003cBR\u003eThis martial arts guide covers everything from the care and handling of \u003cI\u003ehakama\u003c/I\u003e, the pleated trousers worn by \u003cI\u003ekendoka\u003c/I\u003e (practitioners of kendo), all in an easy conversational dialogue that is a great pleasure to read.\u003cBR\u003e\u003cBR\u003eStructured to echo the organization of the \u003cI\u003eBook of Five Rings\u003c/I\u003e by Miyamoto Musashi, \u003cI\u003eComplete Kendo\u003c/I\u003e is a modern version of the swordsman's primer by a martial artist skilled not only in the art of kendo but, like Musashi, in many traditional Japanese arts, and with a superb understanding of the martial tradition and culture of Japan. The author uses lessons learned from a long career of teaching martial arts and academic subjects to impart clearly and concisely the fundamentals of kendo and the martial way.\u003cBR\u003e\u003cBR\u003eWith explanatory line drawings by Kathleen Sweeney illustrating significant points of discussion, a handy glossary of kendo terminology and related concepts, and an unusually helpful bibliography, \u003cI\u003eComplete Kendo\u003c/I\u003e is an essential volume for every kendoka's personal library.\u003cBR\u003e\u003c/div\u003e
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