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After years of practicing persistently and developing technical prowess, advanced students in the Japanese sword arts need to cultivate a strategic mind if they are to advance to the rarefied level of master swordsperson. Rather than passively absorbing the sword techniques, an ambitious student needs to focus more directly on the two ultimate goals of the art--to cut the opponent while avoiding being cut and to move toward perfection of character. In Strategy in Japanese Swordsmanship--the third volume in his invaluable series on Japanese swordsmanship--Nicklaus Suino, one of the most respected swordsmen in the United States, clearly and concisely presents a tactical approach to training, grounded in these two objectives. He provides a framework for learning strategy in swordsmanship, and demonstrates techniques and drills that help put the strategies into practice. Some of the topics that Suino covers include: * the nature of strategy, timing, and distance * sword handling * the importance of vision and state of mind * timing and distancing * reading an opponent's intention Suino shows how through careful consideration of the technical issues, consistent practice, and ceaseless reflection, a diligent student can cultivate a strategic mind and learn how to achieve mastery over any opponent. To learn more about the author, Nicklaus Suino, go to www.artofjapaneseswordsmanship.com. Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image. Page 135 No library descriptions found. |
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Here, in the third volume in his invaluable series on Japaneses swordsmanship, Nicklaus Suino, one of the most respected swordsmen in the United States, clearly and concisely presents a tactical approach to training, grounded in these two objectives. He provides a framework for learning strategy in swordsmanship, and demonstrates techniques that help put the strategies into practice.
Some of the topics Suino covers include:
The nature of strategy.
Sword handling.
The importance of vision and state of mind.
Timing and distancing.
Reading an opponent's intention.
Suino shows how through careful consideration of the technical issues, consistent practice, and ceaseless reflection, a diligent student can cultivate a strategic mind and learn how to achieve mastery over any opponent.
Niclaus Suino is a sixth-degree black belt in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido. He is currently codirector of the iaido division and director of the judo division of the Shudokan Martial Arts Association, and is a regional director of the North American branch of the International Martial arts Federation. He teaches iaido and other martial arts at seminars througout North America. Information on his seminars can be found at wwww.artofjapaneseswordsmanship.com.
Conents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Maegaki (Introductory matters)
What is strategy?
Tactics and techniques
State of mind
2 Shoden (Fundamental concepts)
Vision
Visual acuity drills
The big picture
Sword handling
Sword-handling drills
3 Chuden (Intermediate concepts)
Distancing
Distancing drills
Angles
Angle drills
Timing
Timing drills
4 Okuden (Advanced concepts)
Reading an opponent
Oppoonent-reading drills
Developing stratagems for opponent control
Mastering swordsmanship
Index