{"product_id":"kendo-hardcover-by-hiroshi-ozawa","title":"Kendo Hardcover by Hiroshi Ozawa","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eKodansha International\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2017-03-28)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e184\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9781568365800\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e784.73\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e26.16 x 19.05 x 1.7\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e—the Way of the Sword—is one of the oldest of Japan's martial arts and the one most closely associated with the samurai. Immortalized in the action movies of Akira Kurosawa and in the bestselling novel Musashi, \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e—originally a form of swordsmanship—has in recent years developed into a popular and highly competitive sport enjoyed by thousands of men and women around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e: The Definitive Guide is the first book in English to provide a practical and truly comprehensive approach to the subject. Everything that the novice needs to know, from basic information about purchasing, wearing, and maintaining essential equipment to competing in international tournaments, is explained in simple, straightforward language. Step-by-step explanations of fundamental techniques to be mastered to attain black belt level are illustrated in easy-to-follow line drawings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith appendices giving the rules at international competitions and important information about \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e clubs outside Japan, \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide for all non-Japanese Kendoists. A special section about the history and development of this martial art and guidelines for running practice sessions also make it a unique resource for all teachers of \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe definitive guide includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e principles and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eofficial International \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e Federation regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of \u003ci\u003eKendo\u003c\/i\u003e clubs and national associations around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHIROSHI OZAWA\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor at the Science University of Tokyo and Kendo kyoshi, 7th dan. He was born in Saitama prefecture in 1950 into a highly respected Kendo family which was instrumental in incorporating Kendo into the physical education curriculum as a core subject. He makes regular trips abroad to demonstrate and teach Kendo, and also writes books about samurai ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                    \n                \n            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46555672215713,"sku":"BBSNIJ9781568365800","price":33.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9781568365800_41514565-10c1-4e0b-9b9e-02617f239f5b.jpg?v=1781793907","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/kendo-hardcover-by-hiroshi-ozawa","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}