Kyudo: The Essence and Practice of Japanese Archery
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (609 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 156836511X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Special sections on problem solving and shitsu (errors) also make it a unique teaching and learning resource, and the concluding shiteimondo (teacher-student dialogue) provides unparalleled insights into the thoughts and teachings of a true master of the martial arts.. Written with both novices and advanced students in mind, the book is presented in simple, straightforward language and features hundreds of detailed illustrations, supplemented by rare photographs of Master Onuma, clearly demonstrating the fundamental techniques and daily practice of this form of "standing Zen." Including chapters on equipment and kyudojo construction, Kyudo: The Essence and Practice of Japanese Archery is the most comprehensive reference work on the subject available. After the Second World War Eugen Herrigel introduced the concept of kyudo to the West in his classic Zen in the Art of Japanese Archery. In Kyudo: The Essence and Practice of Japanese Archery, Hideharu Onuma and his American co-authors, Dan and Jackie DeProspero, explain in detail both the spiritual and practical aspects of kyudo. But until now, no Japanese kyudo master has published a book on his art in English. Kyudo-the Way of the Bow-is the oldest of Japan's traditional martial arts and the one most closely associated with bushido, the Way of the Warrior
Marcos "Ronin" said the invisible arrow. This a great book not only to further understand the spirit of kyudo but to improve one's technique. The foreword is very interesting and will immediately take you to the essence of what kyudo really is. In the afterword, the levels of practice are explained in detailed which will help you understand how the path of . "Great book, fun and an easy read." according to K. Harrington. Fun book if you want to not only learn the art of Japaneese long bow, but the history as well.. T. Snowden said very good introduction. i knew nothing about kyudo and found this book to be very helpful. Concise and easy to read without too much mumbo-jumbo. After reading the book, I just might try the sport
Cover photograph: TSUKAMOTO NAOKIYO, 12th-generation headmaster of the Heki Ryu Sekka-ha school of Japanese archery.. He was born in Tokyo in 1910 into a highly respected archery family. Until his death in 1990 he made regular trips abroad to demonstrate and teach his art. About the AuthorHIDEHARU ONUMA was the 15th-generation headmaster of the Heki Ryu Sekka-ha school of archery and kyudo banshi, 9th dan. In 1988 Dan DeProspero passed his examination for kyudo renshi (instructor's license). Jackie DeProspero was the first non-Japanese woman to be promoted
Until his death in 1990 he made regular trips abroad to demonstrate and teach his art. In 1988 Dan DeProspero passed his examination for kyudo renshi (instructor's license). Onuma sensei, who was instrumental in introducing kyudo to the West, believed that kyudo belonged not just to the Japanese but to the whole world