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The original purpose ofiaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing; today it is practiced as a martial art, one that improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. This manual of Eishin-Ryu (or "Pure Faith")iaido teaches the most widely practiced sword style, and is illustrated with step-by-step drawings to help students, from beginners to advanced, hone their forms and techniques. Introductory chapters explain the history and evolution of the art, the Japanese sword and related equipment, and the etiquette and code of the samurai, while an extensive glossary and bibliography are provided for further reference. ... Read more

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A good general guide with confusing diagrams
As others have said, the diagrams are nearly impossible to follow. It was a good idea to include them, but it's impossible to tell which foot is where. I ended up going through each of the steps and wrote "R" or "L" on the diagrams to give me a better idea of what should be where. Another issue with the diagrams is that sometimes they don't match up with the corresponding paragraph describing what the diagram is showing. Quite simple, the text will be saying one thing, and the diagram will be showing something completely different. It is almost as if the diagrams were made first, then the descriptions, then the descriptions were edited to include or drop extra steps, which is fine, but the diagrams were never changed to reflect these changes. While it can be frustrating at times, on the flip side it does encourage you to pay closer attention. Just remember to go by the text and not the diagrams.

Despite these problems, it's a good starting point. I have no teachers of this style anywhere near where I live currently, so I wanted to get at least the barest minimum instruction in advance of moving to a place where there is a reputable teacher.

A good basic book on Eishin-Ryu Iaido drills.
Though I really enjoyed this book, without a basic knowledge of Iaido, one could easily find the drawings too complex to follow.The book is of value more to a student of Iaido who is taking lessons from a sword master.This text when used in combination with hands-on training would be the best combination.In conclusion, this is a book for anyone interested in basic Japanese Swordsmanship.Rating: 4 Stars.Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Wakizashi-Jutsu Manual, Tanto-Jutsu Manual, Martial Art Myths, Monadnock Defensive Tactics System, Use of the Straight Baton, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques, Samurai Aerobics: The Samurai Sword workout, Never Trust a Politician).

A good instructional book, but not definitive
This book makes no claims to be the be-all-end-all of iaido instruction - it flat-out states that you should go get a sensei. That said, Suino does a good job of providing a good reference for those who know what they're doing and a good starting point for those who don't.

I like how each kata's rationale is explained and how each move is detailed. The opening sections, like how to bow and the parts of the sword, are good introductions for beginners. My main problem with the book was that some moves are still ambiguous, despite there being pictures and text explanations. Close-ups on what certain body parts or doing or a constant perspective (each diagram, with rare exception, is seen from the figure's right side, even if he turns, leaving the reader confused as to what direction they should be facing).

That aside, the book is a good reference, and practitioners of iaido should seriously consider buying it.

An awsome book
I can't say anymore this book is exclent. it has diagrams and is verry informative. just be sure to buy th required equitment.

A Reference Worth Having on Hand
While it should go without saying that no martial art can be learned solely from a book and that the intricacies need to be experienced with a real live teacher in real time, I think that this book can definitely benefit students of Eishin Ryu Iaido. Whether you are a beginner, trying to remember the waza (techniques), or an old hand, looking to brush up on the basics that can get lost over time, Suino's book is a good reference text.

I have to say that I was surprised. So many martial arts texts either have amateurish pictures (such as Yang Jwing-Ming's texts, which are otherwise so useful) or pictures that simply don't include enough details. This book has basic but clear graphics that, along with real-life/real-time instruction, make a lot of sense. Even Suino's description of how to put on the gi and hakama are better than most I've seen. (If he included how to fold the hakama, it would be even better! Luckily, you can get that online ([...]).)

Compared to a book like Flashing Steel, Suino helps the beginner in particular by focusing on the pragmatic topics: he lists and explains the introductory Batto Ho no Bu (Drawing Methods Set) techniques, the intermediatesd Tatehiza no Bu (Half-Seated Set), and the advanced Tachiwaza no Bu (Secret Forms, Standing Set). While the glossary could be longer, you can filter through the text to find other words/phrases that he uses and explains and pencil them into the glossary on your own.

The other thing that really excites me about this book is that he always includes the kanji (Japanese characters) for the names of the techniques. As an intermediate speaker of Japanese, that helped me a lot when I was trying to figure out what the names really meant. ... Read more

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For over a thousand years the sword has played a crucial role in Japanese society. Even today it remains a ubiquitous and venerated object, whether cherished as a work of art, admired as a feat of technology, or wielded in one of the many schools of fencing that have survived Japan's feudal era. This book not only explains the techniques of that era's most prominent school, it also gives the reader a fascinating insight in the history and martial ethics that underpin the modern day practice of Japanese fencing, an art known to the Japanese as Iaido. ... Read more

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It is okay
I would have to agree with some of the other reviews about this book. It starts with the teachings and then goes into the practice. The teaching portion is pretty good telling you how to be a Samurai. The practice portion is very vague. A person would really have to know the techniques in order to perform the katas. I studied Eishin Ryu for a while is the reason I know some of the waza's but, seeing how these techniques are in the book I could get lost nevermind the beginner.
This is a good book to add to your library for conversation. Maybe! But I would not buy this bokk if I was just starting out with never picking up a katana.
If you do want to purchase this book I would go to used and new books for sale tabs to find a very cheap one.

history, yes. teaching, a little, practice a little less
Not a bad book for someone experienced in Iai, definitely a dry read. The photos and descriptions of technique are somewhat vague and generally un-helpful unless you've seen it in real life before. If I had picked it up in a bookstore I'd flip through it and then put it back. It is still a good, well written book and a good addition to the library of the sword enthusiast just don't expect to beat any samurai after reading it.

As a former student.....
As a former student of Akita Moriji sensei, I am very much obliged to give this book 5 stars. The book is actually 2 parts- the original (translated) kata section and a well-researched history section. Akita sensei wrote the kata section which includes pictures of him doing the kata and an explanation (albeit basic) of the moves. I believe he published his book as a way to explain the kata to other sensei in Japan who are not familiar with Shinkageryuu, so the descriptions are written for experienced iaidoka- NOT beginners. The book is meant to merely be a guide to remember and explain, not to thoroughly teach the kata. One more point to remember is that Akita sensei's Shinkageryuu is somewhat different from the Yagyuu family Shinkageryuu which is more comon. The history section is great for anyone interested in iaido, though.

Akita sensei has now handed over teaching to his son, but another sensei, Akita sensei's protégé Matsuoka sensei, has also become very well-known for this style. I sincerely hope people in and outside of Japan with embrace this and other non-MSR and MJER styles to continue the traditions. Reading this book, as well as others on lesser-known styles, is essential for experienced practitioners.

Not for beginners.
Interesting book on the Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu style of Iaido. This style claims to be "Koryu", or traditional school. Not for beginners, because only shows you what`s done, but no how`s done.
If you are an Iaido student from any other style this book is a refreshing look at a different style. The differences in this style are many, from the initial draw,"Niki-Tsuke", which in this style is more a two handed deflection of your enemy`s weapon,(Sword,Spear,Tanto etc.),to the imaginary blood cleaning of your sword, "Chiburi or Chiburui", which in this style comes from elevating your sword to a high position,"jodan no kamae" and cutting down in front of your knee, while kneeling. The book does not explain that this is done, with a reversed grip of your left hand. The noto or sheating of your sword is explained in the text, but is not shown in the photographs, which I believe was omited on purpose. I only give 4 stars to this otherwise excelent book, because there`s a lot that is not expalin or show.For someone who is just begining Iaido I recommend "Iaido Sword:kamimoto-Ha techniques of Muso Shinden Ryu" by Richard W. Babin. ISBN 1581603770. Is another style and the book is not a "how to" book, but at least explains many things and most important if you are a beginner, gives you many safety tips, and advise on swords, etc. ... Read more

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Iaido is the classical Japanese discipline of drawing and cutting with the long sword in defense of an unanticipated attack, throwing off the blood and returning the sword to its sheath. It is the direct inheritor of techniques perfected by centuries of samurais whose lives and honor depended on their spirit and prowess. Babin brings together all the information needed to pursue a formal study of this art, including how to choose a sword, cut with it, take care of it and assume the clothing. He covers not only the basic moves and positions, but the entire curriculum of forms of the muso shinden ryu of iaido. Equally important, the author puts the art in its historic and social perspective, helping clarify for the reader the spiritual pathway the way of the sword offers. If you want to learn iaido, this is your textbook. ... Read more

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Excellent guide to Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido.
Like any physical skills text, it is difficult to actually learn how to perform sword techniques without an instructor.What this great text does is show the basic history and basic techniques of Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido.For those not involved in the sword arts, Iaido is the art of drawing out the sword and cutting in one smooth flowing manner.It is important to train under a competent Iaido/Iaijutsu instructor to learn thefiner points.Swords are sharp and one should not practice these movements without expert guidance.This volume is organized into five sections:Section one covers the history, section two deals with preparation, section three shows how to bring your sword into action, section four teaches basic movements, and section five, which is the longest, covers the various Iaido katas of Muso shinden Ryu.In conclusion, this is a book that will be of interest to students of Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu or Iaido.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tanto-Jutsu Manual, Wakizashi-Jutsu, Samurai Aerobics, Knife Handling and Knife Defense for Law Enforcement Manual, Mini-Baton official manual, Martial Art Myths, Never Trust a Politician).

Excelente Guia
Una Guia Excelente y bien estructurada, con muchos detalles que a veces escapan en la practica del iaido.
de verdad un libro que todo iaidoka debe tener.

Iaido Sword: Kamimoto-Ha Techniques of Muso Shinden Ryu
I dont study MSR, I study Mugai Ryu, but to find GOOD books in english on Mugai Ryu is extremely difficult(only so many ways you can cut). As a reference guide, this book is really good, it's all there, history, philosophy, etiquette and technique etc. The only issue I have, is that 90% of the text from page 217 is missing, as that is a judging guide, it doesn't bother me too much. All in all, a good book for any iai practitioner

Excellent
This books is excellent. The language that is using is easily understanable even for a non-native english speaker, and there are many photos that are used to clarify many points.

Iaido
Actually, this book wasn't what i expected, you'll get bored from all that reading.Also, iaido is not a straightforward art, i don't see that emphasized.Every situation has a different bunkai, it's really a mental building system. And that's why i like books like e.g. Aikido: Harmony of Nature by Saotome Sensei.Also i'm quit sure there are some mistakes in that book regarding the naming of some kata's. ... Read more

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Great source of information!
Michael Finn is an Internationally recognized authority on Martial Arts. He has been training for some twenty-eight years and has 34 black belts in nine Martial Arts.Each of these exams were taken under the authoritative bodies in Japan.In 1967 he won the British National Police Judo Championships and in 1970 represented Great Britain in the World Kendo Championships. As an authority in his field he has appeared on various occasions on British television and even Japanese television.

Ok, addition for your library
This book is an interesting read but not written by a "writer."
It has more of a feel of a diary that someone wrote in order to chronicle his lessons while in Japan (there is basically no information about "western lessons" and the use of bokken).
The photography is amateurish, there are misspelled words, and the narration doesn't match the illustrations, but the book is good in the way that it helps you to understand the committment that is involved in starting a new martial art.
I enjoyed reading it but was left with a feeling at the end of "That's it?"
Ok on the bookshelf with the rest.

Good stuff/ lacks in some areas.
I found this book to have some comprehensive information on the philosophy of iaido.However it had very little information on the sword, katas and the motions of iaido.I believe that both are equally important in thestudy of Iaido. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Iaido is the iaidō style of the All Japan Kendo Federation. This style of iaido is also often known as Seitei Iaido and Zenkenren Iaido. There are many schools of iaido and many forms of iaido kata. To popularise iaido and to make it easier for kendo practitioners to learn iaido, an expert committee was established by the AJKF to review the situation. The committee subsequently selected the basic techniques from major iaido schools to form the curriculum of Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Iaido. The AJKF was founded in 1952, immediately following the restoration of Japanese independence and the subsequent lift of the ban on martial arts in Japan. In 1969, the AJKF introduced its seitei curriculum of seven iaido kata. ... Read more

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A practical manual on the most popular martial arts, this book gives clear step-by-step techniques and expert advice. ... Read more

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Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship. ... Read more

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it's a pretty good book you can understand it very well and every thing. about a twelve year old or a forteen year old can read this a nd they can understand it very well.truly you world really like it ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Iaidō is a Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. While new students of iaidō may start learning with a wooden sword (bokken) depending on the teaching style of a particular instructor, many of those who study iaidō use an unsharpened sword (iaitō). Advanced practitioners of iaidō use a sharpened metal sword (shinken). ... Read more

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Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall Iaido Workbook Text. There is definitely intrigue in the use and beauty of the samurai sword, yet the movements and skills become empty and hollow without certain qualities. The value of the sword lies in the path of the samurai who uses it, which includes honor, loyalty, courtesy, truth and wisdom. This workbook text is a presentation of the traditional Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu style of iaido in its early years with its growth and evolution in the hands of Headmaster Tsuneyoshi Matsuno, one of the three teaching successors to Headmaster Masayoshi Nakajima. Prior to Headmaster Matsuno's passing, he appointed Headmaster Crandall as his successor, and this workbook text also includes growth of the style under Headmaster Crandall's direction. The intent of creating this workbook text by Headmaster Crandall's student, Renshi Nathan Morris, is to maintain the accurate history and traditions of this 300 year-old iaido style. This is a workbook text and is not meant to answer all questions but rather to make more visible the path you as a student of Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall will travel during your training in classes and as you practice. This workbook text includes class structure, stretching as passed down by Headmaster Matsuno, as well as male and female Reiho and forms for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Additional topics include sword cleaning, stances, terms, philosophy, and the fundamentals of batto-do. ... Read more

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Probably the best book on Iai I have bought sofar
Iai-Do Japanese Sword Drawing Techniques and Spiritual Training
Book is clearly written for people who have a LOT of experience in Iai. This is NOT a book for beginners, I recommended the books of Darrell Craig for beginners.
All kata are clearly explained and photographed. The instruction DVD is excellent. Only minor point is the price, I payed around 500$ for a second hand book ... Read more