Kendo World 6.3 (Kendo World Magazine Volume 6 Book 3)

Kendo World 6.3 (Kendo World Magazine Volume 6 Book 3)

Editorial
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime
First, the editorial by Michael Ishimatsu-Prime reflects on a busy year for Kendo World, and discusses the furore surrounding ShÅdai Kenji, the 2008 AJKC winner and Japan national team member.

Hanshi Says
By Kumamoto Tadashi
Hanshi Says is a popular series in which Japanâ€™s top Hanshi teachers give hints of what they are looking for in grading examinations based on wisdom accumulated through decades of training. This issue features Kumamoto Tadashi from Hiroshima. Kumamoto-sensei passed the 8-dan examination in 1987, and was awarded the title of Hanshi in 1995. He talks about the importance of degeiko and making the most of the opportunities that you have.

Kendo and Aspergerâ€™s: One Manâ€™s Story
By Charlie Kondek
This article focuses on Ted Koehler, a member of the kendo club at Eastern Michigan University who has Aspergerâ€™s Syndrome. Charlie Kondek discusses the challenges associated in teaching someone with Aspergerâ€™s, and how training can be adapted so that they can get the most out of kendo.

Nutsâ€™n Bolts of Kendo: Levels of Improvement and
KeikoBy Nakano Yasoji (Hanshi 9-dan)
In this article, Nakano-sensei talks about the importance of kihon. The pillars of shin-jutsu, ki-jutsu and gi-jutsu (mind, spirit and technique) â€œare interwoven as one entity at the beginner stage through to the highest level.â€ There is also a discussion of shu-ha-ri.

Thoughts on Miyamoto Musashi and the Gorin-no-sho
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime
This year is the 400th anniversary of Musashiâ€™s famous duel with Sasaki Kojiro. In this article, Michael Ishimatsu-Prime examines the five chapters Musashiâ€™s of Gorin-no-sho and his other written works, and their relationship to other classics of the martial arts.

sWords of Wisdom: â€œUse all of your weaponsâ€
By Alex Bennett
This article discusses what possibly influenced Musashi to start using two swords at the same time.

An Interview with Hirata FuhÅ Sensei: Musashiâ€™s DNA Lives on
By Alex Bennett
Hirata FuhÅ was born in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1942. Those of you familiar with the history of Miyamoto Musashi will notice an interesting connection: Musashiâ€™s grandfather was Hirata ShÅgen; and Musashi is thought to have been born in Mimasaka. Hirata-sensei is actually a direct descendant of the great Musashi, and is the 17th generation head of the Hirata family. As an 8-dan kendo master, he carries on the legacy of great swordsmen in the family.

Bookmark: â€œThe Five Ringsâ€
By Jeff Broderick
KW staff writer Jeff Broderick reviews The Five Rings, David Groffâ€™s translation of Musashiâ€™s Gorin-no-sho.

Reidan Jichi: Kihon DÅsa - Part 3
By ÅŒya Minoru (Kendo KyÅshi 7-dan)
Kihon-dÅsa, or basic movements, refers to kamae, footwork and manipulation of the shinai. In other words, it entails all of the principles behind the striking and thrusting movements for scoring yÅ«kÅ-datosu (valid attacks) in kendo. This article analyses the various types of suburi.

Confucian Voices in Swordsmanship II: Kenjutsu no Fushikihen
By Christopher Hellman
Christopher Hellman continues his exploration of the influences of Confucianism in swordsmanship with a look at Kimura KyuhÅâ€™s Kenjutsu no Fushikihen - Ignorance in Swordsmanship. â€œPublished in 1768, Kenjutsu no Fushikihen was written as a conversation between a sword master and a visitor to the school. It serves as a useful vehicle for discussing the art of swordsmanship: the visitorâ€™s questions and criticisms carry the thread of the argument, as the master explains about his teaching and his art in more detail.â€

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Country USA
Manufacturer Bunkasha International
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-12-24
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Bunkasha International
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2012-12-24
Format	Kindle eBook

Kendo World 6.3 (Kendo World Magazine Volume 6 Book 3)

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