The Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques: (Downloadable Media Included)

The Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques: (Downloadable Media Included)

<b><i>The Samurai Sword</i> is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword.</b><br><br>Japan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers - they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred.<br><br> This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the <i>katana</i>. This sword book features:<ul><li>Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text</li><li>Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword</li><li>Wisdom about the practical value of meditation</li><li>Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior</ul></li>Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy.<br><br>Author <b>Kohshyu Yoshida</b> was born and raised in Chiba, Japan. The great-grandson of a ronin samurai warrior, he has studied martial arts from all over the world and now teaches martial arts in Los Angeles, CA. He has appeared in Hollywood films including <i>Blade</i> and <i>The Last Samurai.</i> He also starred as the Red Ranger in the international hit television show <i>Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.</i>