Download or read book Niten Ichi Ryu Martial Arts written by Qiáng ZǏmò and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Niten Ichi-ryu, a Japanese martial art, was established in the early 17th century under the guidance of the illustrious swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. The eponymous designation "Niten Ichi-ryu" signifies "Two Heavens as One School" and pertains to Musashi's distinctive method of wielding two swords simultaneously, namely a wakizashi (short blade) and a katana (long sword). Musashi considered the simultaneous use of both swords to be a defining characteristic of Niten Ichi-ryu, as it conferred a strategic advantage in combat. Swordsmanship in this style is characterized by an emphasis on fluidity of motion, adaptability, and efficacy. Niten Ichi-ryu encompasses a multitude of offensive and defensive techniques, such as parrying, counterattacking, and striking. Moreover, Niten Ichi-ryu philosophy encompasses principles of self-discipline, mental concentration, and personal growth, in addition to physical combat. Presently, martial artists across the globe persist in honing Niten Ichi-ryu, and its enduring influence persists in the domains of Japanese swordsmanship and martial arts at large.
Download or read book Niten Ichi Ryu Training Journal A Martial Arts Log Book For Training Session Notes Record Details Techniques Progress and Improvements written by Alan R. Mitchell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most out of your martial arts training sessions with this specifically designed log book. Each page has space for all the important details of your training session. Use the data you record to monitor your improvements and new techniques learned, keep track of specifics and technicalities, and keep an eye on any aspects of your training that need more focus. If you train twice per week, this log book will keep you going for over a year! Features: Track session details - Date, week, weight, session, instructor, belt rank Track techniques covered in each session Note progress made, and areas for improvement next time Space for your own notes
Download or read book Niten Ichi Ryu Training Journal written by Martial Arts Journals and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This log book has been specifically designed to help you make the most out of your martial arts training sessions. Record details of each session and monitor your improvements, progression and development. Track your session details including date, week, instructor, weight, current belt, training partners Make a note of the techniques covered in the session Note the progress you made and anything you want to improve on next time General notes section for any other points you want to remember about the session
Download or read book The Book of Five Rings written by Musashi Miyamoto and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the art of war, focusing on the psychology and physics of lethal assault and decisive victory as the essence of warfare.
Download or read book Niten Ichi Ryu Training Journal Notebook and Workout Diary For Training Session Notes written by Martial Arts Journals and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This log book has been specifically designed to help you make the most out of your martial arts training sessions. Record details of each session and monitor your improvements, progression and development. Track your session details including date, week, instructor, weight, current belt, training partners Make a note of the techniques covered in the session Note the progress you made and anything you want to improve on next time General notes section for any other points you want to remember about the session
Download or read book The Sword in Japanese Martial Traditions Vol 1 written by Michael DeMarco and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-02 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the Way of the warrior is the soul of Japan, their magnificent swords were the tools utilized to form the nation and forge their spirit. You’ll find an abundance of information in this special anthology in support of this thesis. Kimberley Taylor wrote four chapters, the first being an interview with 7th-dan Matsuo Haruna. Haruna offers great advice for practitioners based on his first-hand experience. Taylor’s two highly researched chapters give overviews of two major iaido schools. Excellent photos and descriptions of katas accompany the text. Taylor’s finale is a short piece describing two of his favorite techniques, while Deborah Klens-Bigman’s chapter deals with two of her favorite techniques. Another top ranking swordsman, Nicklaus Suino, gets to the finicky details of sword-drawing techniques as performed by masters. From his two chapters, we learn how to watch for telltale signs of expertise and come to a greater appreciation of the art of drawing the sword. Jonathan Seckler’s chapter translates and comments on an essay written by Chozanshi Shissai in 1729. He argues that Neo-Confucianism rather than Zen became the foundation of swordsmanship, and illustrates how the sword arts began to be appreciated for their use for self-development. Andrew Bryant’s chapter focuses on poems passed down within the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu School of Iaido. These poems correspond to techniques contained within the system created in the 17th century. The author presents each poem and offers provides textual descriptions of their corresponding applications with each sword technique illustrated. Joseph Svinth’s research presents the earliest kendo clubs to form in Canada. The socio-cultural settings add much flavor to this chapter. Information is provided regarding notable instructors, training, and competitions. Another way to better understand a martial tradition of one country is to compare it with another. Matthew Galas compares and contrasts sword arts in Germany with the Japanese traditions. The focus is on general principles and combat philosophy. Devotees to sword practice are well award that scabbards get damaged. Michael Babin’s chapter shows “how to” build a serviceable scabbard according talents of anyone moderately handy with tools. The twelve chapters described above should inspire further research and practice in the Japanese sword arts, plus bring a greater appreciation for their unique place in world history and culture.
Download or read book A Way to Victory written by Musashi Miyamoto and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translation and commentary by Hidy Ochiai Although it was written more than 300 years ago as a treatise on strategy and combat, Musashi's The Book of Five Rings is treasured today as a classic work that speaks with equal power to the modern businessperson, philosopher and martial artist. In A Way to Victory, Ochiai - a legend in the martial arts world - provides a new translation with notes that clarify the original's lessons for the contemporary reader. With an in-depth analyses of the book's themes, this is a perfect compliment to Musashi's work.
Download or read book Musashi s Book of Five Rings written by Stephen F. Kaufman and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings is intended specifically for the martial artist--as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended. It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling book on martial strategy that combines the instincts of the warrior with the philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and Taoism. It is a crucial book for every martial artist to read and understand. Like the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. The Book of Earth lays the groundwork for anyone wishing to understand Musashi's teachings; the Book of Water explains the warrior's approach to strategy; the Book of Fire teaches fundamental fighting techniques based on the Earth and Water principles; the Book of Wind describes differences between Musashi's own martial style and the styles of other fighting schools; while the Book of No-thing describes the "way of nature" as understood through an "unthinking" existing preconception. Famed martial artist and bestselling author Stephen Kaufman has translated this classic without the usual academic or commercial bias, driving straight into the heart of Musashi's martial teachings and interpreting them for his fellow martial artists. The result is an enthralling combination of warrior wisdom and philosophical truths that Musashi offered to other warriors who wished to master the martial way of bushido.
Download or read book Martial Arts Training Journal written by George Chow and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-09-22 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING NOTEBOOK Do you love martial arts? Are you passionate about improving your techniques and being the best, you can be? Then you need the Martial Arts Training Diary! This no-nonsense journal is a great place to take notes about your training techniques and results. Record everything about your warmup, sessions, opponents so you can revisit each movement and to find ways to improve. Document your journey, track your progress and get better for your next competition.
Download or read book written by 柳生宗矩 and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2003 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is reflected in his central idea of the life-giving sword' - the notion of controlling an opponent by the spiritual readiness to fight, rather than during the fight. This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's'
Download or read book The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts written by Alex W. Tong and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the lenses of Shotokan Karate and biomedicine, sensei and biomedical scientist Alex W. Tong shows readers how body, mind, and spirit can be developed through martial arts practice. Through the practice of martial arts, a person can realize their full potential--not only in body, but in mind and spirit. The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts shows readers how. Author, sensei, and biomedical scientist Alex W. Tong delves into the physical, mental, and spiritual components of martial arts and integrates contemporary sports psychology, kinesiology, and neuroscience into a nuanced and illuminating understanding of what martial arts practice can be. Structured into three sections, Tong discusses: The Mind: The dao of martial arts, mental tranquility, contemporary neuroscience, and warming up the brain The Body: Posture and stance, breathing in martial arts, and the physics of mastery and effort The Spirit: Soul, spirit, and moving zen; nature and manifestations of the spirit Each section includes observations on martial arts origins, physiology, and tangible results on martial arts training. Blending traditional and contemporary approaches, knowledge, and research, The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts builds a vision of practice that elevates physical performance, awareness, decisiveness, and strength of spirit.
Download or read book Asian Martial Arts written by Michael DeMarco and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian Martial Arts: Constructive Thoughts & Practical Applications represents an international gathering of friends who happen to be highly qualified martial art scholars and practitioners. This martial arts book is a collection of articles from practitioners who have come together in celebration of the 20-plus years that Journal of Asian Martial Arts has inspired scholarship to higher academic standards while encouraging all aspects of responsible practice. Each article was written specifically for Asian Martial Arts, with topics representing the rich variety found in the Asian martial traditions.
Download or read book Samurai Fighting Arts written by Fumon Tanaka and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2003 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the 18 traditional Japanese martial arts and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the styles formulated in the samurai era - both those that are little known and those still being taught today.
Download or read book Armed Martial Arts of Japan written by G Hurst I and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1998-07-11 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique history of Japanese armed martial arts--the only comprehensive treatment of the subject in English--focuses on traditions of swordsmanship and archery from ancient times to the present. G. Cameron Hurst III provides an overview of martial arts in Japanese history and culture, then closely examines the transformation of these fighting skills into sports. He discusses the influence of the Western athletic tradition on the armed martial arts as well as the ways the martial arts have remained distinctly Japanese. During the Tokugawa era (1600-1867), swordsmanship and archery developed from fighting systems into martial arts, transformed by the powerful social forces of peace, urbanization, literacy, and professionalized instruction in art forms. Hurst investigates the changes that occurred as military skills that were no longer necessary took on new purposes: physical fitness, spiritual composure, character development, and sport. He also considers Western misperceptions of Japanese traditional martial arts and argues that, contrary to common views in the West, Zen Buddhism is associated with the martial arts in only a limited way. The author concludes by exploring the modern organization, teaching, ritual, and philosophy of archery and swordsmanship; relating these martial arts to other art forms and placing them in the broader context of Japanese culture.
Download or read book The Book of Five Rings written by Sean Michael Wilson and published by Shambhala. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A graphic novel retelling of the classic martial arts manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy, and winning—by the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi This graphic novel version of The Book of Five Rings, the iconic book of confrontation and victory by the famed seventeenth-century duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, illuminates this brilliant manifesto, which has long inspired martial artists and anyone interested in cultivating a strategic mind. With evocative drawings and a distilled but faithful text adapted by acclaimed manga writer Sean Michael Wilson, The Book of Five Rings comes alive both as a guide to swordsmanship and strategy, and as a view into Musashi’s world.
Download or read book The Book of Five Rings Annotated written by Musashi Miyamoto and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-08 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Five Rings (五輪書, Go Rin no Sho) is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1643. There have been various translations made over the years, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than only that of martial artists and people across East Asia: for instance, some foreign business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage to be relevant to their work in a business context. The modern-day Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū employs it as a manual of technique and philosophy.
Download or read book Asian Martial Arts Monks and Ways of Thought written by Michael DeMarco and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many know of the legends concerning the Shaolin Temple as the font of Asian martial arts. However, this was not the only temple with deep associations with combatives. This anthology dives deep into the historic significance of the relationship between temples, monks, and martial arts. As a transporter of culture, it seems logical that the Indian monk Bodhidharma brought more than just Buddhist texts to the Shaolin Temple. India has a wonderful tradition of martial and healing arts that he would have shared at the temple. His rich story throws light on how and why monks throughout Asia have often blended martial arts with their spiritual lives. Asian countries have unique histories and societies, but also share important elements. A major thread is religion and the mixing with ancient native shamanism and mysticism. We find a blend of Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Islam in Asian cultures, which are strongly based in monastic centers. The spread of religious thought is coupled with the spread of knowledge about martial arts. It is part of human nature to find sources to enforce the spiritual, mental, and physical condition. Temples and martial arts are certainly valued for these reasons. In the first chapter, Michael Spiesbach details the story of Bodhi-dharma. His piece couples nicely with Stanley Henning’s observations from a visit to the Shaolin Temple. Dr. Charles Holcombe details the historic connections Daoism has with martial arts, while Mark Hawthorne discusses the recent state of Daoism and its prospects for the future. Jerry Shine’s chapter on the sohei shows the influence these warrior monks had in Japanese history. Ken Jeremiah’s chapter looks at the extreme asceticism Japanese monks and warriors practiced to reach their individual goals. Mark Wiley’s chapter deals with mystical elements as sources of power in Indonesian martial arts. In the final chapter, Mark Kelland brings the religious and martial traditions into our present everyday lives.
