Kendo is the modern version of Japanese swordsmanship. This book focuses on kendo's philosophical infrastructure, its history and its potential contributions to personal growth. The purpose of this work is to describe the discipline of swordsmanship cultivated by the samurai in medieval and premodern Japan and to show the relevance of that discipline today.
By:
Minoru Kiyota Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g ISBN:9781138974005 ISBN 10: 1138974005 Pages: 172 Publication Date:02 September 2016 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Chapter 1 What Is KendÅ?; Chapter 2 The Impact of Buddhist Thought on the Development of Swordsmanship; Chapter 3 The Development of Swordsmanship; Chapter 4 The Development of BushidÅ, The Code of the Samurai; Chapter 5 The Modern Period;