Sword of the Samurai Classical Art of Japanese Swordmanship Parulski kihon kata

Sword Of The Samurai: The Classical Art of Japanese Swordmanship

by George R Parulski Jr.

Pub. Paladin Press, USA, 1985.

Card covers

xi, 129 pages, illustrated

Discover the colorful history of sword making, the ryu of Japan, the samurai code of honor and the Zen tradition of swordsmanship. Parulski covers the uniform and how it's worn, fighting postures, conditioning, training with the suburito and traditional etiquette. Photos and text reveal the kihon--prearranged attacks and defences--and the kata of drawing one and two swords, with applications to actual attacks. 

Very good condition.