The New Kendo Textbook (Expanded & Revised Edition): The Most Understandable Guide to Kendo Through Video Book by Eiji Takase

This expanded and revised edition of The New Kendo Textbook adds QR codes linking to instructional videos, making it an even more practical and accessible guide to learning Kendo.

Originally published in 2017, this updated version is designed especially for beginners, clearly explaining everything from basic etiquette and foundational techniques to advanced skills, match strategies, and effective training methods. Using a combination of detailed photographs and video demonstrations, it teaches the essential techniques and their practical applications in a way that is easy to understand and follow.

Covering both fundamentals and real combat application, the book serves as a comprehensive introduction to Kendo, a lifelong martial art that develops both mind and body. It also carefully explains etiquette (reigi) and provides structured guidance suitable as a first textbook for new practitioners.

In addition, this edition includes updated instruction on bokuto (wooden sword) movements required for the first dan promotion examination, making it a valuable resource for students preparing for grading as well.

About the Instructor:

Eiji Takase (髙瀬 英治 / born March 14, 1959 in Kita Ward, Tokyo) is a Kendo Kyoshi 7th Dan and certified instructor with the Japan Sports Association. A graduate of Tokyo Metropolitan Johoku High School and Nihon University College of Art, he serves as Vice President of the Koshigaya City Kendo Federation, President of the Koshigaya Kendo Club, and head coach of the Nihon University College of Art Kendo Club. He has coached elementary and junior high students at Koshigaya Kendo Club, producing numerous highly successful competitors who have achieved top results at national and regional tournaments, including individual and team championships at the national, Kanto, and high school levels, with many students later competing successfully as representatives of Saitama and Tokyo in major championships.

Length: 192 pages

Language: Japanese

Publication date: 2023