{"product_id":"the-new-kendo-textbook-expanded-revised-edition-the-most-understandable-guide-to-kendo-through-video-book","title":"The New Kendo Textbook (Expanded \u0026 Revised Edition): The Most Understandable Guide to Kendo Through Video Book by Eiji Takase","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eThis expanded and revised edition of \u003cem data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eThe New Kendo Textbook\u003c\/em\u003e adds QR codes linking to instructional videos, making it an even more practical and accessible guide to learning Kendo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eCovering 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1332\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1332\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1332\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEiji 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e192 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/strong\u003eJapanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JPA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46536992030919,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2521\/files\/TheNewKendoTextbook_Expanded_RevisedEdition_TheMostUnderstandableGuidetoKendoThroughVideoBook.jpg?v=1778629200","url":"https:\/\/budovideos.com\/en-gb\/products\/the-new-kendo-textbook-expanded-revised-edition-the-most-understandable-guide-to-kendo-through-video-book","provider":"Budovideos Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}