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Nicklaus Suino 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

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After years of practicing persistently and developoing technical prowess, advanced students in the Japanese sword arts need to cultivate a strategic mind if they are to advance to the rarified level of master swordsperson. Rather than passively absorbing the sword techniques, the 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.

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.

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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
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AikiBib | May 29, 2022 |
Budo, or traditional Japanese martial arts for self-culitvation is about more than learning how to fight; true budo is a way of seeking and grasping meaning in life. Traditional Japanese martial arts have close ties to Zen Buddhism, and students of such arts as iaido, kendo, aikido, judo, kyudo, and karate-do are required to work tirelessly to refine body, mind, and spirit.

Here, Nicklaus Suino, one of the leading iaido teachers in North America, gives expert advice on how to get the most from training in traditional Japnese martial arts. He reveals the essential components of budo training, including:

How to determine the principles behind techniques
How to develop physical strength, technical strength, and strength of character
How to discipine your mind to really focus and be in the present moment

Originally publushed as Arts of Strength, Arts of Serenity, this revised and updated edition gives advice on training and etiquette that will be indispensable to beginning students, and a potent reminder to more seasoned practitioners. Advanced students will particularly appreciate Suino's explanation of budo philosophy.

Nicklaus 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 lives in Traverse City, Michigan, and teaches iaido and other martial arts at seminars throughout North America.

'The real secret to becoming an expert in martial arts is realizing that training is a process of self-discovery. Further, it is a means of modifying your personality to make yourself healthier, more well-balanced, and more efficient.'-from Budo Mind and Body

Contents

Preface
Introduction
1 Training the body
2 Training the mind
3 Budo culture
4 Three martial virtues
5 Training the spirit
Appendix 1: The Japanese martial arts
Appendix 2: Eight essential texts
Bibliography
Resources
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To become an expert swordsman, one must pay close attention to detail, be highly self-critical, and practice diligently every day under the guidance of a good teacher. Unfortuantely, contact time with a worthy mentor is limited for most. Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmandship fills this obvious gap in the training of the modern swordsman by providing bokuto (wooden sword) drills to supplement the formal class activity of forms practice. Both single and two-person drills are presented, some common to iaido and kenjutsu, others extracted from iaido forms by the author and used to teach his own students the proper ways of drawing, parrying, and cutting. each drill is illustrated with step-by-step drawings to help students hone their techniques; together they provide a comrehensive system of general skills development for anyone interested in using the Japanese sword.

Nicklaus Suino, author of The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido, has studied and practiced martial arts for more than seventeen years, including four years in Japan with world renowned sword master Katsuo Yamaguchi, 9th dan. Mr. Suino was four-time all-Kanto sword forms champion at his rank level and represented his region in the naotioal tournament in 1991, only the second non-Japanese ever to do so. He currenly teaches iaido and other traditional martial arts in Michigan.

Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction-The Purpose of Practice Drills; Equipment You Need for Practice; Wielding the Bokuto; Basic Drill Practice; Advanced Drill Practice
Stepping Drills
Solo Drills
Two-Person Drills-Straight-Line Drills; Angular Drills
Closing Remarks
Bibliography
Index
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AikiBib | 1 autre critique | May 29, 2022 |
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The original purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing; today it is practiced as a martial art, one that improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. this manual of Eishin-Ryu or 'Pure Faith' iaido, teaches the most widely practiced sword style, and is illustrated with step-by-step drawings to help students, from beginners to advanced, hone their forms and technques. Introductory chapters explaining the history and evolution of the art, the Japnese sword and related equipment, and the etiquette and code of the samurai, while an extensive glossary and bibliography are provided for further reference.

Nicklaus Suino has studied and practiced martial arts for more than fifteen years, including four years in Japan studying with world renowned sword master Katsuo Yamaguchi, 9th dan. Mr. Suino was four-time all-Kanto sword forms champion at his rank level and represented his region in the national tournament in 1991, only the second non-Japanese ever to do so. He currently teaches iaido and other traditonal martial arts in Michigan.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Use This Book
Introduciton
What is Iaido?
Why Practice Iaido?
A Brief History Of Japanese Swordsmanship
The Evolution of Eishin-Ryu Iaido
What You Need to Practice Iaido
About the Japanese Sword
How to Wear the Obi and Hakama
Etiquette and the Code of the Samurai
Basic Techniques
How to Bow
Fundamentals of Practice
How to Read the Illustrations
Seated set
Drawing Methods Set
The Intermediate and Advanced Practitioner
Intermediate and Advanced Pracitce
The Samurai Sitting Method
Eye Contact, Focus, and Dignity
Intermediate Techniques
Secret Forms, Drawing Methods Set
Half-Seated Set
Secret Forms, Standing Set
Advanced Techniques
Secret Forms, Seated Set
Secret Forms, Extra set
Sword Methods
Glossary
Bibliographiy
Index
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