Flashing Steel : Mastering Eishin-Ryu Swordsmanship

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Iaijutsu was the premier martial art of the samurai waniors of feudal Japan. Unlike kenjutsu (kendo) it begins with the sword still in its scabbard. An inner and outer calm is developed which is tremendously intimidating to the opponent. Sword skilis require a philosophical training which permeates the entire life outside the dojo, building compassion and self-discipline.
Flashing Steel describes and pictures forty-two kata (formal training pat-terns) which govern this system, with ten partner exercises applying iaido principles in realistic attack and defense situations. These kata are also widely practiced by students of kendo, aikido, and other martial arts which use swordsmanship.
 

,,At last! The martial arts have long awaited a book on genuine iaido. It could only have been done properly through a Japanese-American collaboration like this-Master Shimabukuro, with his unparalleled expertise and clas-sical training, and Mr Pellman, who has translated this unique philosophy into understandable Western terms. Flashing Steel will be a true milestone of the art."
-Alfonso Gomez, Martial Arts Director University of California, San Diego

,,Why would a t'ai chi ch'uan student and instructor for over twenty years want to take up iaido? I was curious, initially, to explore a different tradi-tion and approach. But I have been captivated by the experience and insights iaido offers. lt begins with a stillness, an upright posture, breath natural, mind calm. Then nie draw: the bright flash and hiss of steel that reveal the subtle qualities of the substantial (sword) cutting through the insubstantial (air). I encourage others-newcomers or current iaido enthusiasts-to acquire this remarkable book and explore the mysteries of iaido.
-Michael Conniry; T'ai Chi Ch'uan Instructor GrossmontlCuyumaca Colleges, El Cajon, CA

Inhalt

Foreword xi

Chapter One: History 1

Chapter Two: Iaijutsu Philosophy 13

Chapter Three:Eyes of a Samurai 33

Chapter Four: Sword Nomenclature 49

Chapter Five: Progression of Training 53

Chapter Six: Preparation and Etiquette 67

Chapter Seven: Fundamentals 81

Chapter Eight: Omori-Ryu Seiza Waza 111

ChapterNine: Chuden Tatchiza Waza 133

Chapter Ten: Okuden Tachiwaza 149

Chapter Eleven: Okuden Suwariwaza 171

Chapter Twelve: Tachiuchi no Kurai (Katachi) 185

Chapter Thirteen: Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Seitei Iai Kata 203

Chapter Fourteen: Tameshigiri (Practice Cutting) 223

Chapter Fifteen: Summary of the Eishin-ryu System 227

Chapter Sixteen: Promotion Guidelines 231

Chapter Seventeen: Tournament Information 237

Chapter Eighteen: The Way to Victorious Life 247

Appendix A: Jikishin-Kai Locations 263

Appendix B: Samurai no Kokoro-e 265

About the Authors 267

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