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Shoto, Kodachi, Wakizashi: Englisch

by Jürgen Bieber
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9783910555365
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kono-Verlag
  • Publisher Imprint: Kono-Verlag
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 168
  • Original Price: GBP 29.9
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 304 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Martial Arts / General

Shoto, Kodachi & Wakizashi: The Japanese Short Sword The short sword holds a unique and often underestimated place in the history of Japanese martial arts. While the Katana has long captured the imagination, the Shoto, Kodachi, and Wakizashi were equally essential weapons - versatile tools of strategy, survival, and symbolism. This book presents a thorough exploration of these short blades, combining historical insight, technical instruction, and cultural context. From the origins of the great sword schools and their legendary masters to the practical application of forms and techniques, readers will find both scholarly detail and hands-on guidance. Subjects include Sanpo Giri, Muto Dori, Shoto Yari Dome Waza, and other essential principles of combat and defense. Equally, the work illuminates the philosophy and spirit behind the blade. Themes such as Bushido, Seppuku, and the warrior's code of honor provide a deeper understanding of how the short sword was more than a weapon - it was a symbol of discipline, identity, and the way of the warrior. Shoto - Kodachi & Wakizashi: The Japanese Short Sword is both a valuable training companion and a cultural study. It is written for martial artists who seek not only to refine their technique, but also to uncover the depth, significance, and enduring legacy of the Japanese short sword tradition. A resource to study, reflect upon, and bring to life in practice.

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