Looking at a Far Mountain: A Study of Kendo Kata

by Paul Budden

A complete exploration of the martial art kendo - Includes technical specifics such as form, positioning, and breathing - Offers detailed explanations of kata - Includes an extensive history of the kendo tradition and a lineage chart of the great kendo masters - Written by Paul Budden - a member of the award-winning team at the European Kendo Championships - Endorsed by the premier Japanese kendo body and suitable for kendo students of different levels - Author lives in Chesham, England ADDITIONAL Derived from the ancient japanese warrior art of the sword and imbued with the principles of Zen Buddhism, kendo has now gained worldwide popularity for its appealing combination of sport and meditation. In Looking at a Far Mountain, kendo expert Paul Budden explains the essentials of the art.

Genres: Martial Arts, Japan, Nonfiction, Reference

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1991

Reviews

[Jonas]

Great text. informative and gives a deeper understanding if Kata. BUT, the paper quality, in the paperback version, is too poor. The cheap paper ruins the photos and illustrations, and the photos are essential för the text.