Drawing the Samurai Sword: 92 of the Most Popular Patterns (With 11 Projects and Actual Size Templates)

by Darrell Max Craig

Overview

The go-to reference for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike of the most useful Sashiko embroidery stitches!

Essential Sashiko provides full-size templates and patterns for 92 beautiful sashiko stitches — all the patterns you are likely to need for any project you wish to undertake. It provides detailed lessons on how to form the stitches and how to use the accompanying templates to create your patterns. Instructions for 11 easy projects are included so you can try out these lovely stitches for yourself!

This comprehensive all-in-one book includes:

• Templates for all the most useful Moyozashi (straight, curved and zigzag line) and Hitomezashi ("one-stitch") patterns
• A handy grid for creating diagonal stitch patterns
• Instructions for 11 simple bags, pouches, placemats, book covers and more!

For quilting, mending, and the sheer joy of needlecraft, Essential Sashiko is the perfect choice for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781462925148
Publisher:	Tuttle Publishing
Publication date:	05/15/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	51 MB
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About the Author

Darrell Max Craig is considered one of the "Pioneers of Kendo in the United States of America" by the United States Kendo Federation. He began his training while in the U.S. Marine Corps, studying in Japan with Gogen Yamaguchi in 1956, and in Okinawa with Zenryo Shimabukuro beginning in 1958. While in Okinawa, he also began the study of Okinawan weaponry. Among others, he holds 7th Dan in Kendo, 6th Dan in Shito Ryu Karate, Junse Goshin Budo Jujitsu, Iaido and Okinawan Kobudo, and 4th Dan in Jodo, Osae Aikido, Kodokan Judo and Osae Junse Aikido. He was a member of Team USA in 1985 at the 6th World Kendo Championships in Paris, France. He operated the Houston Budokan, Inc., a traditional Japanese martial arts school in Texas, for nearly 50 years and is now retired.

Table of Contents

Author's Preface 10

Chapter 1 Examining and Sword Servicing 16

Kizu-Flaws File Marks Tangs

Yalciba-Temper Lines

Formally Examining the Katana

Cleaning the Katana

Chapter 2 Uniform Procedure 34

Hakama

Sageo

Chapter 3 Proper Sword Procedure 40

Carrying the Katana

The Formal Bow or Kamiza

Sitting in Place: Seiza

Sitting with Raised Knee: lai-Hiza

Preparation for Iaido Practice

Datto-Removing the Katana from the Obi

Taijo-Procedure for Leaving the Practice Area

Chapter 4 Nukikata-Drawing of the Sword 60

Kata Number One-Ippon Me Mae

Kata Number Two-Nihon Me Ushiro (Behind Rear Drawing)

Kata Number Three-Ukenagashi (Warding Off Drawing)

Chapter 5 Seppuku (Abdomen Cutting) 86

Chapter 6 Iai-Hiza Division (Sitting with Raised Knee) 92

Kata Number Four-Tsuka-Ate (Tsuka Striking)

Chapter 7 Happo-no-Kamae (Eight Directions of Cutting) 100

Happo-Giri

Chapter 8 Iaido Bujitsu 110

Chapter 9 Standing Iai Kata 118

Kata Number Five-Kesagiri (Scapular Cut)

Chapter 10 Multi-Directional Cutting 124

Kata Number Six-Morote-Suki (Two-Handed Thrust)

Kata Number Seven-Sanpogiri (Three-Directional Cutting)

Chapter 11 Bunkai of Iaido 134

The Inner Workings of Iai

Morote-Suki Kata (Two-Handed Thrust)

Chapter 12 Sword Testing 150

Proper Hand Position

Human Body Testing

Chapter 13 Mu Gai Ryu Iai Hyo-Do 162

Kata Number One-You-Seiza (Useful Sitting)

Kata Number Two-Shin-Seiza (Truce in Sitting)

Kata Number Three-Tsuka Waza (Handle Technique)

Kata Number Four-Yoko-Tsuka-Tomoe (Side Handle Circle)

Kata Number Five-Te-Saya-Waza (Hand Saber Technique)

Kata Number Six-Muchi-no-Kimo-Shippo (The Lashing Tail)

Kata Number Seven-Saya-Ushiro (Behind)

Kata Number Eight-Ten-Te (Heaven Hands)

Kata Number Nine-Chiba Hokushin-Ito-Ryu (Two-Man Kata with Wakizashi)

Chapter 14 Kenjutsu Kata 198

Chapter 15 Chushingura 206

The Story of the Loyal Forty-Seven Ronin ("The Treasury of Loyal Retainers")

References 221

Glossary 222

Editorial Reviews

"There are so many good things to say about this book. The author's love of swordsmanship shines through the text. He wants the reader to appreciate the sword as both the instrument of combat that it is, as well as the art piece it paradoxically also is. There are many intricate drawings, which illustrate many of the nuances of the katana. The latest edition does add some very nice color photos in the middle, that help by adding to the story. I think if you have any kind of initial interest in any of the Japanese swords systems: kenjutsu, kendo, or iaido, then this should be a book on your shelf." — Jaredd Wilson, Martial Thoughts

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