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Normally you would find poetry in anything but a supermarket.In this book, a cashier turned poet, transcends his low paid job by writing about real and imaginary characters and making connections between supermarket related items and the human condition.Funny and witty, Tristan Kendo has been influenced by the periodic table of elements of Primo Levi, Andy Warhol's pop art, western and oriental philosophy, the Bible, the monologues of Robert Browning, and Japanese poetry. ... Read more

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Truly Witty: Tristan Kendo Has Produced a Modern Masterpiece
I was at first intrigued by the title of Tristan Kendo's collection of poetry and this was my initial reason for buying it.Soon, however, I became entranced by his wit and hyper-energetic activity.The poems, initially appearing simplistic, reveal a depth of character now rare in contemporary poetry. Both poignant and inspiring, they are a pleasure to read.This is a brilliant, complex and compelling analysis of emotions and their significance in personal and social life.Kendo is a masterly thinker of immense learning whose convincing argument culminates in the affirmation of the daily reality of the reader.Pick up Tristan Kendo's book-- it will make you laugh and cry all night long.

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Great for ANY player...
I love this book because you don't just read it once. The first thing I did was look at all the pictures. Next, I read the introduction. Then, I read the teamwork section. Then, I read the conclusion. Then, I tried someof the drills. Then, I showed the plays to my coach. And I still use thisbook, it's not just sitting on my bookshelf. This book will last you a longtime, and is well worth the money. It's great for ANY basketball player,and it's even more ideal if the basketball player is an NBA fan. ... 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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Fundamental Kendo - condensed version.
I agree that this book is the first of its kind.However, its worth is mostly in its collector's value.There is so much of its contents that is out-of-date, not to mention the errors, that the going price hardly worth it; although, I have to admit that I have yet to see another book on kendo that comes close to quality and practical value of Fundamental Kendo.There is good news, however.The All Japan Kendo Federation has published a condensed version in two soft cover books under the title `Kendo Fundamentals - Condensed Publication'.Volume 1 (58 pages) is subtitled `Kendo Equipment, Courtesies, Basic Movements'.Volume 2 (120 pages) is subtitled `Personal Attack and Defense Skills.Training (Keiko).'Amazon may be able to special order these books, or you can try contacting the All Japan Kendo Federation.

Well, THIS is kendo.
I'm lucky. I have one. My kendo master offered me a shinning new copy about two months ago. Beg, borrow or steal it. Sell your car and your house; sell your mother and/or your wife; if your serious about your kendo, I dont know how, but you must get a copy of the book. You won't regret it.

One of the best reference books for kendo practitioners.
It is unfortunate that this book is out of print.This was once the required text for the International Summer Kendo Seminar held each year in Saitama, Japan.It is one of the best reference books for kendopractitioners.It contains step-by-step instructions and photographs onbasic kendo techniques and kendo kata.It also covers basic history,philosophy, and tournament rules and regulations in an easy referenceformat.You may hear rumors of an updated version in the works, but Iwouldn't hold my breath.This rumor has been around for as long as thebook has been out of print.Although some of its content is outdated, itis still worth getting a copy, if you can find one.There were versionsprinted in Japanese, English, and French.

A classic!
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To realize his dream of full-time sword fighting with the world's best, Stefan sold his apartment and left home for the International Budo University in Katsuura, Japan. This unique book offers you a hilarious roller coaster ride of Japanese culture like Stefan experienced it during his year as a Special Course student at IBU. You will meet the spirit of the modern samurai which is about rigorous daily dojo training, but also deals with parties, diplomacy, friendship, social hierarchy, sex, zazen, sensei, haiku, karaoke, raw foods, hot sake, saying sorry, bending rules, skipping class, taking tests, crashing cars, black belts, white rabbits, space toilets, sky sharks, smurf hill, tournaments, slippers, fireworks and beach golf. ... Read more

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Kapitel: Bokutō, Shinai, Kendō-Weltmeisterschaft, Kendō-Weltmeisterschaft 2006, Kendō-Wettkampf, Kirikaeshi, Fukuro Shinai, Bōgu, Kendō-Europameisterschaft, Deutscher Kendobund, International Kendo Federation, Noma Dōjō, Men, Kumdo, Europäische Kendō-Föderation, Tare, Zen Nihon Kendō Renmei, Gekken, Abe-Ryū. Aus Wikipedia. Nicht dargestellt. Auszug: Kendo kendō), meaning "Way of the Sword", is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional Japanese swordsmanship, or kenjutsu. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements. Practitioners of kendo are called kendōka ), meaning "one who practices kendo", or occasionally kenshi ), meaning "swordsman". There are estimates that about six million people world-wide practice kendo, with approximately four million in Japan, one million in Korea, and more in Europe, North America, South America and other countries of Asia. The "Kodansha Meibo" (a register of dan graded members of the All Japan Kendo Federation) shows that as of September 2007, there were 1.48 million registered dan graded kendōka in Japan. According to the survey conducted by the All Japan Kendo Federation, the number of active kendo practitioners in Japan is 477 thousand in which 290 thousand dan holders are included. From these figures, the All Japan Kendo Federation estimates that the number of "kendōka" in Japan is 1.66 million by adding the number of the registered dan holders and the active kendo practitioners without dan grade. In 1975 the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF) developed then published "The Concept and Purpose of Kendo" which is reproduced below. Kendo is a way to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana. To mold the mind and body.To cultivate a vigorous spirit,And through correct and rigid training,To strive for improvement in the art of Kendo.To hold ...http://booksllc.net/?l=de ... Read more

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This book is part of the Our Name in History series, a collection of fascinating facts and statistics, alongside short historical commentary, created to tell the story of previous generations who have shared this name.The information in this book is a compendium of research and data pulled from census records, military records, ships' logs, immigrant and port records, as well as other reputable sources. Topics include:

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Shintō Musō-Ryū, History of Shintō Musō-Ryū, Musō Gonnosuke, Shintō Musō-Ryū Jo Kata, Zen Nihon Kendō Renmei Jōdō, Ikkaku-Ryū Juttejutsu, Isshin-Ryū Kusarigamajutsu, Ittatsu-Ryū, Kasumi Shintō-Ryū Kenjutsu, Jō, Uchida Ryu Tanjojutsu, Ryohei Uchida, Uchida Ryogoro. Excerpt:Shint Mus -ry , or Shind Mus -ry ( ? ) is a traditional ( kory ) school of the Japanese martial art of j jutsu , the art of handling the Japanese short staff ( j ). The art was created with the purpose of defeating a swordsman in combat using the j , with an emphasis on proper distance, timing and concentration. Additionally, a variety of other weapons are also taught. The art was founded by the samurai Mus Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi ( , fl. c.1605, dates of birth and death unknown) in the early Edo period (1603 1868) and, according to legend, first put to use in a duel with Miyamoto Musashi ( , 1584 1645). The original art created by Mus Gonnosuke has evolved and been added upon ever since its inception and up to modern times. The art was successfully brought outside of its original domain in Fukuoka and outside of Japan itself in the 19th and 20th century. The spreading of Shint Mus -ry beyond Japan was largely the effort of Takaji Shimizu ( Shimizu Takaji , 1896 1978), considered the 25th headmaster. With the assistance of his own students and the cooperation of the kendo community, Shimizu spread Shint Mus -ry worldwide. Timeline of the Shint Mus -ry Mus Gonnosuke - Founder Main article: Muso Gonnosuke Mus Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi , founder of Shint Mus -ry (Image from the Buko Hyakunin Isshu). Japan's Warring States period (1467 1615), which had scarred Japan for almost 150 years, came to an end with the establishment of the authoritarian Tokugawa shogunate . This in turn ushered in an era of peace that would last... ... Read more

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Chapters: International Kendo Federation, European Kendo Federation, British Kendo Association, All Japan Kendo Federation, Australian Kendo Renmei. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 18. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The European Kendo Federation (EKF) is the overall organization for the Japanese martial arts Kendo, Jodo and Iaido in Europe. The EKF is the member of the International Kendo Federation responsible for the European zone. European kendo championships have been held since 1974, with the first taking place in England. The European championship is held every year, except in those years in which there is a world championship (these occur every 3 years). The following is a partial list of countries that are members of the EFK. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=15989180 ... Read more