Kendo. Geoff Salmon

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      Kenri—Calligraphy by Matsumoto Toshio Hanshi 9^th Dan. The kanji shown here and on the front cover can be read as “Sword Theory,” although they also convey a spectrum of deeper meaning to experienced kenshi.

      

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO JAPANESE SWORDSMANSHIP

      GEOFF SALMON

      with illustrations by

       KATSUYA MASAGAKI

      TUTTLE Publishing

       Tokyo Rutland, Vermont | Singapore

      The Tuttle Story: “Books to Span the East and West”

      Most people are surprised to learn that the world’s largest publisher of books on Asia had its humble beginnings in the tiny American state of Vermont. The company’s founder, Charles E. Tuttle, belonged to a New England family steeped in publishing. And his first love was naturally books—especially old and rare editions.

      Immediately after WW II, serving in Tokyo under General Douglas MacArthur, Tuttle was tasked with reviving the Japanese publishing industry. He later founded the Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company, which thrives today as one of the world’s leading independent publishers.

      Though a westerner, Tuttle was hugely instrumental in bringing a knowledge of Japan and Asia to a world hungry for information about the East. By the time of his death in 1993, Tuttle had published over 6,000 books on Asian culture, history and art—a legacy honored by the Japanese emperor with the “Order of the Sacred Treasure,” the highest tribute Japan can bestow upon a non-Japanese.

      With a backlist of 1,500 titles, Tuttle Publishing is more active today than at any time in its past— inspired by Charles Tuttle’s core mission to publish fine books to span the East and West and provide a greater understanding of each.

      Please note that the publisher and author(s) of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

      Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

       www.tuttlepublishing.com

      Copyright © 2013 Geoff Salmon

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data in process

      ISBN: 978-1-4629-1180-6 (ebook)

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      Contents

       CHAPTER 1

       Introduction

       The Purpose of Kendo

       Kendo for Life

       Equipment and how to choose and wear it

       Reigi

       Posture and Kamae

       Maai

       Footwork

       Breathing and Kiai

       Metsuke

       Yuko-Datotsu

       CHAPTER 2

       Waza

       Mitsu no sen

       Shikake Waza

       Sutemi

       Men-uchi

       Kote-uchi

       Dou uchi

       Gyaku-dou

       Tsuki

       Timing and opportunity for shikake waza

       Tobikomi waza

       Hikibana waza

       Debana waza

       Harai waza

       Osae waza

       Uchiotoshi

       Makiotoshi and Makiage

       Renzoku waza

       Hiki Waza

       Seme‚ tame‚ and the the Four Sicknesses

       Sansappo or Sansatsuho

       CHAPTER 3

       Oji waza

       Men nuki men

       Kote nuki men

       Kote nuki kote

       Men nuki dou

       Men suriage men

       Tsuki suriage men

       Kote suriage men

       Kote suriage kote

       Men kaeshi dou