Classical Swordsmanship of Japan Book by Serge Mol (Hardcover) Shunya Nagano Using Strikes

Using Strikes

Chum Kiu focuses on the structure and movement of the body

Body integration into the knife's plane

These qualities form the foundation of balanced and effective movement

Classical Swordsmanship of Japan Book by Serge Mol (Hardcover) Shunya Nagano Using StrikesFor many centuries, the sword was the main weapon and symbol of the Japanese warrior, called bushi or samurai. Sword skills such as kenjutsu or iaijutsu were highly regarded, and over time many hundreds if not thousands of schools or ryuha that focused on swordsmanship would emerge. Classical Swordsmanship of Japan is the most exhaustive and authoritative work on the subject of kenjutsu and iaijutsu available in any of the major Western languages to