ABSTRACT

Kendo is the modern version of Japanese swordsmanship. This book focuses on kendo's philosophical infrastructure, its history and its potential contributions to personal growth. The purpose of this work is to describe the discipline of swordsmanship cultivated by the samurai in medieval and premodern Japan and to show the relevance of that discipline today.

chapter 1|17 pages

What Is Kendō?

chapter 3|36 pages

The Development of Swordsmanship

chapter 5|13 pages

The Modern Period