Kendo: Elements, Rules, and Philosophy

All students of kendo—the formal art and practice of Japanese swordsmanship—will welcome this manual by an advanced practitioner with a deep understanding of the martial art. The work begins with a history of kendo in Japan, followed by a study of basic equipment and its proper care and use and a detailed description of forms and rules—essential aspects of any martial art. Beginners will find this section particularly helpful because of the close attention paid to fundamental techniques of ...