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History of Kyudo and Iaido in Early Japan

Author : Jesse C. Newman

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 11,73 MB

Release : 2015

Category : Archery

ISBN : 9781504963602

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The comic books that came out in the 1920s to get Americans to read more comprised of many action- and super heroes, such as Batman Superman, and Wonder Woman. Since 1968 Bruce Lee playing Kato and the Green Hornet, in 1973 the movie, Enter the Dragon will introduce Asian martial arts to the USA and the world. This book will show the superhuman feats of the Japanese archers psychologically and physically, and the records they achieved, in my opinion. These unsung people would be heroes today if more readers knew of these records that the Japanese have in their history. The impact of the mental and physical is so extreme that this information hopefully will garner THE WOW FACTOR!



History of Kyudo and Iaido in Early Japan

Author : Jesse C. Newman

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 29,95 MB

Release : 2015-12-09

Category : History

ISBN : 1504963598

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Book Description

The comic books that came out in the 1920s to get Americans to read more comprised of many action- and super heroes, such as Batman Superman, and Wonder Woman. Since 1968 Bruce Lee playing Kato and the Green Hornet, in 1973 the movie, Enter the Dragon will introduce Asian martial arts to the USA and the world. This book will show the superhuman feats of the Japanese archers psychologically and physically, and the records they achieved, in my opinion. These unsung people would be heroes today if more readers knew of these records that the Japanese have in their history. The impact of the mental and physical is so extreme that this information hopefully will garner THE WOW FACTOR!



War Bows

Author : Mike Loades

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 314 pages

File Size : 44,10 MB

Release : 2019-02-21

Category : History

ISBN : 1472825543

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War bows dominated battlefields across the world for centuries. In their various forms, they allowed trained archers to take down even well-armoured targets from great distances, and played a key role in some of the most famous battles in human history. The composite bow was a versatile and devastatingly effective weapon, on foot, from chariots and on horseback for over a thousand years, used by cultures as diverse as the Hittites, the Romans, the Mongols and the Ottoman Turks. The Middle Ages saw a clash between the iconic longbow and the more technologically sophisticated crossbow, most famously during the Hundred Years War, while in Japan, the samurai used the yumi to deadly effect, unleashing bursts of arrows from their galloping steeds. Historical weapons expert Mike Loades reveals the full history of these four iconic weapons that changed the nature of warfare. Complete with modern ballistics testing, action recreations of what it is like to fire each bow and a critical analysis of the technology and tactics associated with each bow, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient arms.



The Japanese

Author : Christopher Harding

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 346 pages

File Size : 24,26 MB

Release : 2020-11-05

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0141992298

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A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 'Mightily impressive ... a marvellous read' Sunday Times From the acclaimed author of Japan Story, this is the history of Japan, distilled into the stories of twenty remarkable individuals. The vivid and entertaining portraits in Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book take the reader from the earliest written accounts of Japan right through to the life of the current empress, Masako. We encounter shamans and warlords, poets and revolutionaries, scientists, artists and adventurers - each offering insights of their own into this extraordinary place. For anyone new to Japan, this book is the ideal introduction. For anyone already deeply involved with it, this is a book filled with surprises and pleasures.



Iaido

Author : William De Lange

Publisher : Weatherhill, Incorporated

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 40,72 MB

Release : 2002

Category : History

ISBN : 9780834805002

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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.



Kyudo

Author : Hideharu Onuma

Publisher : Kodansha International

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 50,7 MB

Release : 1993

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9784770017345

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This guide to the spiritual and technical practice of this graceful martialrt, by 15th-generation master Hideharu Onuma, includes illustrations andare photographs.



Asian American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia

Author : Huping Ling

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 694 pages

File Size : 15,31 MB

Release : 2015-03-17

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 131747645X

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Book Description

With overview essays and more than 400 A-Z entries, this exhaustive encyclopedia documents the history of Asians in America from earliest contact to the present day. Organized topically by group, with an in-depth overview essay on each group, the encyclopedia examines the myriad ethnic groups and histories that make up the Asian American population in the United States. "Asian American History and Culture" covers the political, social, and cultural history of immigrants from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Pacific Islands, and their descendants, as well as the social and cultural issues faced by Asian American communities, families, and individuals in contemporary society. In addition to entries on various groups and cultures, the encyclopedia also includes articles on general topics such as parenting and child rearing, assimilation and acculturation, business, education, and literature. More than 100 images round out the set.



Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport

Author : David Levinson

Publisher : Berkshire Publishing Group LLC

Page : 488 pages

File Size : 47,18 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9780974309118

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Book Description

Contains articles that provide information on topics related to sports around the world, covering college sports, the culture of sports, sporting events, health and fitness, nations, media, the sports industry, types of sports, sports theories, and sport in society; arranged alphabetically from Academics to Dance.



Martial Arts of the World [2 volumes]

Author : Thomas A. Green

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 807 pages

File Size : 50,15 MB

Release : 2010-06-11

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1598842447

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This book is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever published on the wide range of martial arts disciplines practiced in cultures around the world. ABC-CLIO's Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation is the most authoritative reference ever published on combat disciplines from around the world and across history. Coverage includes Shaolin monks, jousting knights, Roman gladiators, Westerner gunfighters, samurai warriors, and heavyweight boxers. These iconic figures and many more are featured in this title, as well as representatives of less well known but no less fascinating systems, all vividly characterized by expert contributors from around the world who are themselves martial arts practitioners. Martial Arts of the World comprises 120 entries in two volumes. The first volume is organized geographically to explore the historic development of martial arts styles in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The second volume looks at martial arts thematically, with coverage of belief systems, modern martial arts competitions, and a wide range of such topics as folklore, women in martial arts, martial arts and the military, and martial arts and the media.



The Way of the Bow

Author : Deborah Klens-Bigman

Publisher :

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 10,20 MB

Release : 2008-06-01

Category : Archery

ISBN : 9781602613126

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Kyudo, Japanese archery, is one of Japan's oldest traditions. It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Japanese martial ways, and it is one of the most spiritual. Kyudo has no real practical uses in self-defense, but its principles presented in The Way of the Bow can be applied to every day life. Topics covered include training, techniques, customs, uniforms, equipment, and history. Also includes a glossary of terms.