Aikido and Chinese Martial Arts. Weapons Training, vol 2. 1998

Description: Aikido and Chinese Martial Arts. Weapons Training, vol 2, T. Sugawara. 1998 1st edition. This text is filled with hundreds of b/w photographs, the history of Chinese and Japanese weapons is alone worth the price of the book. from how swords are crafted to applications. below is the blurb and explanation. 'IntroductionIn this volume, we take up the theme, "how to use weapons in Aikido and Chinese martial arts". Through weapons training, you will be able to understand about the following martial arts elements:(1) The difference between body techniques and weapons training(2) The difference between the Japanese curved sword, and the Chinese straight sword(3) How to take a proper distance(4) How to watch your partner's eyes(5) How to grab your partner's mind(6) How to mo e with good timing(7) Proper traditional foot work(8) Circular movements with the weapon(9) A block should include an attack, an attack should include a block(10) Long weapon's, and short weapon's weak points(11) The weak points of armor(12) How ancient people produced good steel about two thousand years ago with little technology.' the condition is very good. thank you for looking

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