{"product_id":"9781568365800","title":"Kendo: The Definitive Guide","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eOzawa, Hiroshi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKodansha International\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/28\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e—the Way of the Sword—is one of the oldest of Japan's martial arts and the one most closely associated with the samurai. Immortalized in the action movies of Akira Kurosawa and in the bestselling novel Musashi, \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e—originally a form of swordsmanship—has in recent years developed into a popular and highly competitive sport enjoyed by thousands of men and women around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e: The Definitive Guide is the first book in English to provide a practical and truly comprehensive approach to the subject. Everything that the novice needs to know, from basic information about purchasing, wearing, and maintaining essential equipment to competing in international tournaments, is explained in simple, straightforward language. Step-by-step explanations of fundamental techniques to be mastered to attain black belt level are illustrated in easy-to-follow line drawings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith appendices giving the rules at international competitions and important information about \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e clubs outside Japan, \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide for all non-Japanese Kendoists. A special section about the history and development of this martial art and guidelines for running practice sessions also make it a unique resource for all teachers of \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe definitive guide includes:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e principles and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eofficial International \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e Federation regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e clubs and national associations around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kodansha International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44215670505727,"sku":"9781568365800","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781568365800_s600x595.jpg?v=1782321295","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781568365800","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}