Art of Japanese Swordsmanship A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido

The original purpose ofiaidowas to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing. This manual of Eishin-Ryu or "Pure Faith"iaidoteaches 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 techniques. Introductory chapters explain the history and evolution of the art, the Japanese sword and related equipment, and the etiquette and code of the samurai, while an extensive glossary and bibliography are provided for further reference.Suino, Nicklaus is the author of 'Art of Japanese Swordsmanship A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido' with ISBN 9780834803008 and ISBN 0834803003.