{"product_id":"154903983_product","title":"Drawing the Samurai Sword : The Japanese Art of Swordsmanship; Master","description":"New Store Stock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe item is a book Paperback\u003cbr\u003eThe Title is Drawing the Samurai Sword : The Japanese Art of Swordsmanship; Master the Ancient Art of Iaido\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther Comments\u003cbr\u003eNew Store Stock\u003cbr\u003eCategory - Sports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Description -\u003cbr\u003eTo the Japanese, the sword is a spiritual weapon. It possesses a particular divinity, reflecting the soul of its maker, owner, and user. Around its mystical powers has grown the centuries-old ritual and practice of Samurai swordsmanship which is still avidly practiced today as is a fascinating and intricate martial art.\r\n\r\n This unique guide unlocks all the mysteries of the ancient tradition of Iaijutsu explaining the history and significance of the sword in Samurai culture and documenting the techniques of swordsmanship as found in no other martial arts book.Darrell Max Craig is one of the foremost teachers of Kendo in the West. He spent many years in Japan competing and training at the very highest level.  His book, Drawing the Samurai Sword, provides a thorough examination of all aspects of Iaijutsu including information on sword care and selection, necessary gear, sword and dojo etiquette, and useful drills for practice and demonstration.\r\n\r\n This book also teaches readers about:   How to evaluate your Samurai sword and handle it safely   How to wear the traditional Hakama uniform   How to perform the Kata forms to hone your technique   The brutal history of sword testing, and today's more humane equivalent   The classic and exciting story of The Forty-Seven Ronin   And much more! Featuring a new preface by the author, original colour photos and added information about sword testing, this generously-illustrated book is a treasure trove of information for aspiring students and experienced practitioners alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen possible we will add details of the items we are selling to help buyers know what is included in the item for sale. The details are provided automatically from our central master database and can sometimes be wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBooks are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, not for sale, promotional, special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions.  The Book you receive could be any of these editions or variations. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a great gift idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHours of Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have many warehouses, some of the warehouses process orders seven days a week, but the Administration Support Staff are located at a head office location, outside of the warehouses, and typically work only Monday to Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLocation ID 245z\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiHaveit SKU ID 174037229\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title \/ unisex","offer_id":45583369928948,"sku":"174037229","price":13.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/ihaveitmarketplace.com\/products\/154903983_product","provider":"iHaveit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}