Sword Making Part 1
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1st SPOT Martial Arts: Aikido, Karate, Kung Fu, and other Bushido Forms
Find information about martial arts, fighting arts, budo, self defense, aikido, karate, kung fu, kendo, eskrima, tai chi, and wing chun. Iaido Page
Instruction and equipment for the Japanese sword arts such as iaido, kendo, kenjutsu and jodo. Featuring journals, videos, manuals, wooden martial arts weapons, and uniforms.
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Arts & Crafts Archive - Sword Making
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Japanese sword making
Site: http://nosyuiaido.com/nosyu.htm
The word "old," as we use it, is put into perspective when this town claims it has been a center of the Japanese sword making craft for 700 years. There are plenty of swords to look at here, but the main agenda item is this town's pride in its tradition and the fine craftsmen who continue to keep it alive today. While the craft is uniquely Japanese, its appreciation is worldwide, with some of the work from this town shown in the Louvre.
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How to learn about swords
If you've ever thought about forging or buying a sword, this page covers my opinions on what you need to know before you start researching your project. Use of this page is subject to the caveats. Please forgive the roughness of some of the links, I'm in the midst of a complete revamping of this site.
How to learn about swords
Read Determining sword quality
Read Understanding Steel
Read Thoughts -- Swords for Stage and Enactment
Read How Sword Making Works
Read My comments and thoughts
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japan: Bokken Art of the Japanese Sword
Bokken Art of the Japanese Sword
by Dave Lowry
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Book Description
Author Dave Lowry (of the ancient sword school Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu) teaches the basics of Japanese swordsmanship using the bokken, the wooden training sword. Lowry covers stances, body movement, striking, combination techniques, and techniques with a partner. Fully illustrated.
Keywords: Bokken Art of the Japanese Sword, Books, Dave Lowry, David Lowry, Mike Lee, Swordplay, Japan, Sports & Recreation, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Fencing
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Japanese Sword Drawing : A Sourcebook - Book
Japanese Sword Drawing : A Sourcebook
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A Wealth of Iaido Information
This book is probably the most in-depth book on Japanese swordsmanship I have ever read. There is enough information in this book to work on for years literally with time and patience. I have been involved in the martial arts for close to six years and have had exposure to numerous arts, and I have always supplemented my training with videos and book material. This book lives up to its claims in every way and is a huge step forward in the preservation of Japanese swordsmanship. I recomend it to any student of the Martial arts regardless of style.
Japanese Sword Drawing : A Sourcebook -
Japanese Sword Drawing- a critical overview
I was very disappointed once I`d had the chance to examine my copy of Mr Zier`s offering.
To be fair, the manual is presented as a "source book for Iaido students" and not a "how to" book. Never the less I suspect that even longtime practitioners of these forms would be hard pressed to follow the fairly rudimentary instructions. Apart from making it almost impossible to re-enct the forms correctly (possibly intentional, a book is no substitute for a good teacher) it also fails to present a convincing picture of the art. Perhaps footwork diagrams would make it a little easier to follow the action.
The kata are variously performed by Mr Zier and 2 of his students, sadly the form displayed is less than perfect. Am I being overly critical? I don`t think so. I think it reasonable to expect anyone who is presented as "a noted master" to at least display decent posture and to ensure that his representatives do the same. After all if this is a source book then surely the material therin should be technically flawless. Anything less would simply lead to still further degeneration of the art.
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Jintachi Swords
These swords are approximately 44"
overall when sheathed. Out of it's sheath (or holder) the actual sword
is 43" long with a 28" Stainless Steel blade sharpened to
a fine edge. All in all, a quite impressive work of art worthy of display
in any collection.
SW0044 Jintachi sword in red. Click on picture for additional information.
