Check also the many online book dealers which sell both inprint and outofprint books on japanese swords. The term is modern, and as such was mainly used to refer to smallsword fencing, but by extension it can also be applied to any martial art involving the use of a sword. Well, its not an easy challenging if you really dont like reading. Japanese sword fighting schools, known colloquially in the sword community as jsa japanese sword arts can be broadly categorized into iaido, kenjutsu and kendo though there is some overlap between these styles, and some modern schools, such as shinkendo, that seek to bring them all back into one system. Learn japanese sword online or in tokyo shinkan ryu kenpo.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. See all books authored by toshishiro obata, including naked blade, and shinkendo japanese swordsmanship, and more on. Matthew lynch has studied shinkendo under toshishiro obata for many years and runs his own branch school, mashuu dojo, in van nuys, california. Recipes, japanese cooking, japanese recipes, japanese bento, sushi, rice cooker kendo. This is the first book on the dynamic art of shinkendo, written by its founder and headmaster. I know a friend who does one, although i cant remember what it is. Popular swordsmanship books meet your next favorite book. Bish, shichidan a master swordsman must size up his opponent. This style of swordsmanship derives from the kobujutsu of the edo period. The formation of the english word swordsman is parallel to the latin word gladiator, a term for the professional. A must for shinkendo students and anyone interested in japanese swordsmanship, volume one touches on japanese military history, shinkendo strategy, philosophy, and all five major areas of swordsmanship study. Apr 25, 2008 waaaaay back into the shinkendo vhs archives is obata toshishiros interview on the ohayo salon local morning show. What r the different types of japanese swordsmanship. Shinkendo samurai swordsmanship, toyamaryu and bojutsu.
Together, they define the philosophy of japanese swordsmanship and provide insight into the samurai code of bushido that can lead to better martial arts abilities and ultimately a better life. Some modern styles of kendo and iaido that were established in the 20th century also included modern forms of kenjutsu in their curriculum. Japanese samuari sword books and videos nihonto taikan. Shinkendo is a relatively new sword discipline that combines the essentials of learning the sword.
Ito ittosai, a great japanese swordsman was reckless in his style. Suburi swinging methods battoho drawing methods tanren kata solo forms tachiuchi prearranged sparring. Shinkendo obata kaiso 981988 ohayo salon interview youtube. Szkola walki mieczem japonskim, katana, miecz samurajski. Modern japanese fencing is called kendo subcategories.
Classical swordsmanship of japan book by serge mol. This book will give you a practical understanding of the basics of modern bushido and the fundamentals of japanese swordsmanship by a real world sword master of samurai lineage and 7 time all japan sword champion of japan. Kenjutsu kenjutsu the art of japanese swordsmanship by david t. Shinkendo japanese swordsmanship school in metro manila, philippines. Partially this is done for safety reasons after all, its stands to reason that a dojo full of sword wielding students can be a dangerous place to be. Kenjutsu, which originated with the samurai class of feudal japan, means methods, techniques, and the art of the. Shinkendo obata kaiso 981988 ohayo salon interview. Shinkendo athens japanese swordsmanship, aikibujutsuaik ido, bojutsu.
It explains how the art evolved over the decades into what it is today, and why. Shinkendo is a traditional but contemporary school that teaches practical and effective swordsmanship. Each is dependant of a subjective translation as the word itself, like many japanese martial concepts does not translate into english at all easily. Obata toshishiro is the founder kaiso and headmaster shodai soke of shinkendo japanese swordsmanship. This is the first book on the dynamic art of shinkendo, written by. Jan 01, 2000 this is a very essential book to have whether you are a student of shinkendo or japanese swordsmanship in general. Japanese swordsmanship by toshishiro obata online at alibris. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A fun visual guide to japanese terms and phrases english and japanese edition genki. Classical swordsmanship of japan is the most exhaustive and authoritative work on the subject of kenjutsu and iaijutsu available in any of the major western languages to date. Naked blade manual of samurai swordsmanship internet archive. Intended as a resource for current students as well as an introduction for nonstudents, shinkendo. Shin true ken sword do way is a system of japanese swordsmanship which incorporates all aspects of sword study.
Some of the books listed below are now outofprint and can only be found through specialty book stores. Jul 03, 2018 in shinkendo, the major aspects of swordsmanship are broken down into five areas of study. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Waaaaay back into the shinkendo vhs archives is obata toshishiros interview on the ohayo salon local morning show. I know a few names pardon my spelling, im conjuring these from the back of my mind, like shinkendo, kendo, and iatio although im not sure about that last one, but i dont know anything really about them. Biography of obata toshishiro obata toshishiro is the founder and headmaster of shinkendo japanese swordsmanship. On this page you will find information about shinkendo japanese swordsmanship and its founder obata toshishiro kaiso. A comprehensive guide to japanese swordsmanship by geoff salmon isbn. This site represents the official england branch of the international shinkendo federation, the aikibujutsu tanren kenkyukai and the kokusai toyama ryu renmei organisations these organisations were founded, and are currently directed by obata toshishiro kaiso for the sake of promoting, supporting and overseeing shinkendo, aikibujutsu and toyama ryu schools around the world. The shinkendo swordsmanship club is an authorized branch of the international shinkendo federation. The shinkendo school emphasises traditional teaching of samurai swordsmanship.
Warners japanese swordsmanship deals with the history, etiquette, and use of the japanese sword. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Each of the sections not only comes with in depth explanations of the different aspects of shinkendo, but also extremely helpful, step by step, instructions on many of the fundamental portions of the art. Shinkendo japanese swordsmanship leading in experience. A comprehensive guide to japanese swordsmanship pdf. This masterpiece by serge mol covers more than 800 years of swordsmanship history, provides historical details of some 49 sword schools and contains references to well. All in all, i would have to call this the finest film documentary on japanese swords and swordsmanship ive run across so far. This book is a wonderful resource for those training in shinkendo. Jsog is a member international shinkendo federation dojo under the leadership of founder obata toshishiro kaiso and master yukishiro obata soke. But, this book will guide you to feel different of what you can feel so. Suburi swinging methods, battoho drawing methods, tanren kata solo forms, tachiuchi sparring and tameshigiri testcutting.
Shinkan ryu kenpo is a classical japanese sword school. Excerpts from modern bushidosamurai teachings for modern times, by obata toshishiro, kaiso. Kenjutsu is the umbrella term for all schools of japanese swordsmanship, in particular those that predate the meiji restoration. Those marked with a are excellent books for those beginning the study of nihonto.
Biography of obata toshishiro shinkendo japanese swordsmanship. An open mind and heart are also valuable to learning these martial arts. Shinkendo,the way of the real sword, is a comprehensive form of traditional japanese swordsmanship consisting of techniques and methods used by the samurai in ancient japan. The word itself has a number of meanings and interpretations.
Swordsmanship or sword fighting refers to the skills of a swordsman, a person versed in the art of the sword. Japanese swordsmanship of gwinnett is a traditional martial arts dojo, providing instruction in samurai martial arts to people of good character, under the direction of nayef z. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shinkan ryu kenpo learn japanese sword online or in tokyo. A comprehensive guide to japanese swordsmanship bento box cookbook. I also have background in aikido and other arts, some of which you can find in my shinkendo book shinkendo japanese swordsmanship as for the basic sword draws, all styles are pretty much the same. I have studied yagyu shinkage ryu, kashima shin ryu, ioriken battojutsu, toyama ryu battojutsu, and nakamura ryu. Japanese swordsmanship by toshishiro obata and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Suburi swinging methods, battoho drawing methods, tanren kata solo forms, tachiuchi sparring and tameshigiri target cutting. Shinkendo athens japanese swordsmanship, aikibujutsuaikido, bojutsu, 1. This is a very essential book to have whether you are a student of shinkendo or japanese swordsmanship in general. Some of you have inquired about the availability of the shinkendo book. For more information to further your samurai education, see toshishiro obatas book shinkendo japanese swordsmanship.
Japanese swordsmanship is the first volume of several books scheduled to follow that detail various aspects of this art. Japanese swordsmanship by toshishiro obata alibris. Toshishiro obata books list of books by author toshishiro obata. Shinkendo is the only japanese swordsmanship style that comprehensively incorporates all five key elements. Obata toshishiro is the founder and headmaster of shinkendo japanese swordsmanship. Toshishiro obata teaches these ideals through the 12 precepts of shinkendo and what he calls the eightfold path. Check with your book store or library and books in print for details of publisher, price, etc. Japanese swordsmanship, kenjutsu is the japanese art of classical swordfighting. As with most martial arts this is a reference manual and only by getting good instruction can you learn properly. Shinkanryu was established on correct bujutsu technique and understanding. There is also a listing for the officially licensed honbu headquarters dojo training hall based in milton keynes, as well as information about aikido, aikibujutsu and toyama ryu. Shinkendo samurai swordsmanship dvd by toshishiro obata. Today we invite you to a seminar with obata kaiso toshishiro. These separate fields of samurai training are like five interlocking rings, each one relating to and providing context for the components of a students samurai education.
Delicious japanese cooking recipes for lunch and dinner bento box recipes, japanese cooking. A comprehensive guide to japanese swordsmanship japanese slanguage. Suburi swinging and basics, battoho combative drawing and sheathing, tanrengata main solo forms, tachiuchi partnered training, and tameshigiri testcutting practice. Japanese swordsmanship is the first volume that details various aspects of this art. For anyone interested in the japanese sword this is the book. One thing you will notice about traditional japanese swordsmanship is the emphasis on ritual and etiquette. What are the different types of japanese swordsmanship.