This book explores the traditions of Ono Ha Itto Ryu, one of the major sixteenth/seventeenth century schools of Japanese swordsmanship, and one of the progenitors of modern kendo.
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Höhe: 260 mm
Breite: 190 mm
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978-1-3999-7130-0 (9781399971300)
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Errol Baboolal Blake and Charles Beck have practised kendo and their teacher's branch of Ono Ha Itto Ryu for approaching a hundred years between them. They were both students of the renowned orientalist Victor Harris.
Preface. About Victor Harris. Victor Harris lineage. Foreword. Note. About the authors. A personal statement by Errol Baboolal Blake. Acknowledgements. List of illustrations. Glossary. Section One: What is Ono Ha Itto Ryu? Section Two: Fundamental principles of Victor Harris lineage of Ono Ha Itto Ryu. Section Three: Catalogue of Ono Ha Itto Ryu kata practised in Victor Harris lineage. Section Four: Key lessons from each kata. Section Five: Strategies of swordsmanship and Victor Harris lineage of Ono Ha Itto Ryu. Section Six: Ono Ha Itto Ryu and modern sport kendo. Section Seven: Epilogue.
