Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation; The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword Book by Colin Roach Takahisa Tomita Skillful step work 2 -Touch

Skillful step work 2 -Touch and Away-

the counter attacks are quick and the purpose is most of the time to take control of the opponent once he’s on the ground

Susumu Chino entered Aikido Yoshinkan in 1985 and became an apprentice the following year

Swinging arms forward and backward to loosen the body

winner of the prestigious Paris Tournament

Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation; The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword Book by Colin Roach Takahisa Tomita Skillful step work 2 -TouchWith over 300 stunning photographs and woodblock prints along with extensive historical and cultural commentary, Japanese Swords is the ultimate authority on Samurai weaponry. Historically, Japanese warriors considered their swords to be more elevated than simple weaponry. Their swords were both lethal tools and divine companions social and religious icons. Traditionally worn by the samurai as a sign of social status, the Japanese sword represented