{"title":"Kendo Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eKendo, (剣道) the Japanese martial art of swordsmanship, embodies a legacy of discipline, honor, and spiritual growth. Rooted in centuries of samurai tradition, Kendo has evolved into a modern sport and martial discipline that emphasizes not only technical skill but also mental fortitude and moral integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Kendo traces back to the early periods of Japan's feudal era, when the samurai warriors relied on their swords, or katana, as primary weapons in battle. The principles of Kendo, known as \"the way of the sword\" or \"the path of the sword,\" were deeply ingrained in the warrior ethos of bushido, the samurai code of conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the peaceful Edo period (1603-1868), swordsmanship evolved from a practical battlefield skill into a refined art form and means of personal development. Various schools of swordsmanship, known as koryu, emerged, each with its distinctive techniques, philosophies, and training methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was in this context that Kendo began to take shape as a formalized martial discipline. In the late 18th century, the practice of Kenjutsu, or swordsmanship, was systematized and standardized, leading to the development of modern Kendo as we know it today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Meiji era (1868-1912), Japan underwent a period of rapid modernization and social change. Kendo underwent a transformation, moving away from its roots as a practical martial art and evolving into a form of physical education and moral training for youth. It was during this time that protective equipment, such as armor (bogu) and bamboo swords (shinai), were introduced to facilitate safe and realistic training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modernization and popularization of Kendo continued into the 20th century, with the establishment of the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF) in 1952 and the International Kendo Federation (FIK) in 1970. These organizations played a crucial role in promoting Kendo as a competitive sport and cultural exchange, leading to its inclusion in international events such as the Asian Games and the World Kendo Championships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Kendo is practiced and taught worldwide, with millions of practitioners honing their skills in dojos and training centers across the globe. Kendo training encompasses a wide range of practices, including kata (pre-arranged forms), kihon (basic techniques), and keiko (sparring), all guided by the principles of etiquette, respect, and self-improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur store offers a curated selection of Kendo books that delve into its history, techniques, and philosophy. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to Kendo, these books provide invaluable insights into the rich and profound world of this ancient martial art. Explore our collection and deepen your understanding and ap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nihon-no-budo-book-3-kendo-preowned","title":"Nihon no Budo Book 3: Kendo (Preowned)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Nihon no Budo\" is a 16 part hardcover large format book series published in Japan in 1983. The books have a cloth cover with gold letters on front. Each volume features many full color photos as well as black and white photos of techniques, history of the art, etc. This series is very rare and considered to be one of the best book series on Japanese martial arts. 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The author is Chiba Jin, who is very famous in the kendo world (8th Dan Hanshi, Honorary Instructor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Instructor of the Hitotsubashi University Kendo Club, has participated in the All Japan Championships 10 times, won 3 times and placed 2nd twice, won the World Championships twice, won the National Athletic Meet twice, and placed 2nd once each at the Meiji Village Championships). He demonstrates the movements himself in both the book and the DVD. The book uses many sequential photographs, and the visuals are well devised to make the movements easy to understand. 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DVD details the martial traditions trained at the famous Meiji Jingu Shinseikan shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Poem by Emperor Meiji\u003cbr\u003e-The Budo of the Shiseikan is Makoto no Michi\u003cbr\u003e-Harai no tachi\u003cbr\u003e-Current significance of the Shiseikan foundation\u003cbr\u003e-The tradition of Japanese Budo\u003cbr\u003e-Praying to the deities -training yamatodamashi\u003cbr\u003e-Kyudo\u003cbr\u003e-The target is inside one's heart\u003cbr\u003e-Kendo\u003cbr\u003e-Devote yourself to the basics\u003cbr\u003e-Aiuchi no kachi\u003cbr\u003e-Junior classes\u003cbr\u003e-Judo\u003cbr\u003e-Adhering to the original way of Judo\u003cbr\u003e-Budo Kenshu\u003cbr\u003e-Fostering a sense of shugyo\u003cbr\u003e-Four seasons of Meiji Shingu\u003cbr\u003e-Shiseikan's education in Bugaku\u003cbr\u003e-Revering the poems of emperor Meiji \u0026amp; Empress Shoken\u003cbr\u003e-Impressions from Shiseikan's history and international exchanges\u003cbr\u003e-Shiseikan Poland: A reflection\u003cbr\u003e-An opinion of spiritual aspects of Budo\u003cbr\u003e-The connecting power of Budo\u003cbr\u003e-Emperor Meiji \u0026amp; 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the martial arts ways of Japan; are perhaps the most significant of all the Japanese cultural exports. Literally millions of people practice Japanese Budo around the world; such as karate; judo; aikido; kendo and more. Despite the remarkable post-war international proliferation of Budo; surprisingly little interaction has been conducted at an academic level between Japanese and non-Japanese experts in the field. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore there are few academic publications that consider the various Budo from different historical; cultural; philosophical and regional perspectives in Japanese; let alone English. This publication is the result of an international symposium; The Direction of Japanese Budo in the 21st Century: Past; Present and future; were conducted at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies in November 2003. The objective of that symposium and this book was to stimulate academic discussion and research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"II Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31944477835307,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2521\/products\/BO9841A-H0_1024x1024_2x_c9251f43-1568-45f6-ae63-45d6b930454f.jpg?v=1597359482"},{"product_id":"musashi-no-ken-two-sword-style-techniques-book-by-hirotsugu-sasaki-preowned","title":"Musashi's Sword: Techniques \u0026 Theory of Two-Sword Kendo Book by Hirotsugu Sasaki (Preowned)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarrying on the dual-sword tradition since the time of Miyamoto Musashi, the Niten Ichi Ryu \"Musashi Kai\" brings to life the techniques and theories of dual-swordsmanship that have been buried in the history of the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, they have systematically organized these skills and principles, providing a comprehensive guide from basics to advanced practice, richly illustrated with photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiten Ichi Ryu \"Musashi Kai\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFundamentals of Dual Swords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Techniques of Dual Swords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques of Dual Swords\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical Section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiten Ichi Ryu Kendo Kata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Dual Swords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e207 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date: \u003c\/strong\u003e2003\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanpreowned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37635068952775,"sku":"PB2269","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2521\/files\/Musashi_sSwordTechniques_TheoryofTwo-SwordKendoBookbyHirotsuguSasaki.png?v=1769123392"},{"product_id":"jukendo-kyohon-textbook-preowned","title":"Jukendo Kyohon (Textbook) (Preowned)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare out of print book on Jukendo (bayonet fighting).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e216 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in 1997\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanpreowned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38346848239815,"sku":"","price":229.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2521\/products\/61s4wSfGd5L.jpg?v=1614241484"},{"product_id":"nihon-no-budo-book-2-kendo-preowned","title":"Nihon no Budo Book 2: Kendo (Preowned)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Nihon no Budo\" is a 16 part hardcover large format book series published in Japan in 1983. The books have a cloth cover with gold letters on front. Each volume features many full color photos as well as black and white photos of techniques, history of the art, etc. This series is very rare and considered to be one of the best book series on Japanese martial arts. 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