Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship (2nd Edition) Book by Toshishiro Obata

Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship (2nd Edition) Book by Toshishiro ObataThis introductory work on the art of Shinkendo covers each area of instruction: sword drawing, sword swinging, solo forms, partnered sparring, and test cutting through targets with a real sword. In this book, the founder of Shinkendo introduces each aspect of training and practice, including its curriculum, technique, and philosophy. Step by step photographs and descriptions illustrate various forms from each area of training. In addition, traditional

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Side front kick

Jonathan Torres vs Lucas Lepri

Sweep from knee up the middle pass to single lag takedown

Sitting Captures (Sleeve Strike / Sleeve Return)

being underneath sidemount

Halfguard lock

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Alan Do Nascimento vs Pedro Bessa

Yokomenuchi sokumen iriminage 2

Hikitsutsumi: Pulling the sleeve

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