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	Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship and Aikido Dojo in Los Angeles
		We are an organization dedicated to teaching authentic Japanese Swordsmanship, under the guidance and leadership of Obata Toshishiro.
		There is also a listing of officially licensed dojo around the world where you may study with us, as well as information about the Aikido and Toyama-ryu Iaido classes led by Obata Kaiso.
		Obata Kaiso has dedicated over thirty years to teaching and researching the almost lost art of true Japanese Swordsmanship as it was practiced by the Samurai of Japan's feudal era.
	www.shinkendo.com (382 words)

	Swordsmanship - Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Aside from the obvious fact that classical fencing and historical swordsmanship involve the ownership and use of swords, it can be quite difficult to come up with a hard and fast definition of what these two names mean.
		Classical fencing is the use of swords and techniques for personal offence/defence while Historical swordsmanship is the use of swords and techniques as they might be used in a military or battlefield environment.
		I must also add that study and practice classical fencing and historic swordsmanship are not a governed activities, as such descriptions applied by individuals and groups to themselves and their interests may vary considerably.
	www.swordsmanship.co.uk /article1.htm (976 words)

	Shambhala - Japanese Swordsmanship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Japanese swordsmanship is an intriguing and deeply indigenous subject of great historical and cultural significance, and there is therefore substantial justification for devoting an entire book to a discussion of this art.
		That the book does not attempt to address the actual training methods and procedures used by expert swordsmen to attain their proficiency and, therewith, to instruct others, is also a deliberate omission because the explication of such vital matters requires a volume in itself and must be left to another time.
		The study of swordsmanship also entailed a working familiarity with the nomenclature of the various styles of blades, scabbards, and fittings and with a rich vocabulary of terms minutely detailing the component parts of the sword.
	www.shambhala.com /html/catalog/items/isbn/0-8348-0236-8.cfm?selectedText=EXCERPT_CHAPTER (2144 words)

	Renaissance Swordsmanship - Excerpt
		This was to climax later in the methods of the "cut and thrust sword" and the development of its cousin, the thrusting "rapier" with its unique manner of fence.
		Historical swordsmanship, whether of the cut and thrust form or the rapier, should never be studied exclusively from the limited perspective of modern sport fencing.
		Today, practitioners of historical renaissance swordsmanship, or "the Arte of Defence" as it was known, are reviving and reconstructing our knowledge and skills of these once sophisticated and highly effective martial arts.
	www.thehaca.com /book/excerpt.htm (3259 words)

	Bolognese Swordsmanship
		Bolognese swordsmanship is also known in the European Martial Arts community as the Bardi or Dardi school due of some reports of its originator being a swordsman and philosopher by that name.
		The unity of style and consistency of terminology is strong evidence of a standardized curriculum, which as far as we have recorded evidence from primary sources, points to a De Luca, also Bolognese, teacher of Marozzo and almost certainly of Manciolino, operating in the opening years of the 1500’s.
		Bolognese swordsmanship is equally a cutting and a thrusting style.
	www.salvatorfabris.com /SectionBolognese.shtml (782 words)

	Great River Taoist Center :: View topic - Chinese Historical Swordsmanship - To Preserve & Restore
		While the rule-filled arts such as fencing and kendo (I used to practice kendo for a number of years) are wonderful and full of merit in their own contexts, their connection with and resemblance to the historical fighting arts from which they are derived is becoming more and more distant.
		One of the great merits of Chinese Historical Swordsmanship as it is promoted by Great River Taoist Center and its associates is that is makes use of a threefold approach, a scientific approach, as the means to verify the historical accuracy of methods of swordplay.
		Especially while there remain a relatively limited number of historical swordsmanship practitioners, and thus a limited number of duifang, with finite sets of skills it is important to put ourselves under adverse circumstances, while in practice in order to insure that we make our skills work appropriately.
	www.grtc.org /forum/viewtopic.php?t=77 (1451 words)

	Origins of Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship
		This began a period of time when swordsmanship was no longer exclusive to the samurai (bushi) class, and any citizen could learn how to use a sword.
		Accidents such as cut hands or sliced fingers, and stabbing wounds inflicted by one's self should not be a part of normal swordsmanship practice, or considered some kind of "badge of shugyo", but understood to be the result of inadequate instruction or practice.
		Swordsmanship is an art form, and should be treated with the utmost dignity and respect.
	www.shinkendo.com /origins.html (3842 words)

	Ki Swordsmanship
		The first ideal of swordsmanship is achieved when the sword is present in the hand.
		The second ideal of swordsmanship is achieved when the sword is absent from the hand, and present in the heart.
		The third ideal of swordsmanship is achieved when the sword is absent from both the hand and the heart.
	www.zipworld.com.au /~hong/dnd/spirit_warrior.htm (1737 words)

	Kata and Etudes: Pattern Drills in the History of Teaching Swordsmanship
		The purpose of kata in all Japanese sword arts is to teach swordsmanship and kata are similar to drills in that the purpose is to have the correct actions put into the student’s motor memory.
		This style of swordsmanship was later adopted by the other English speaking navy, the U.S. Navy.
		The Western world long ago gave up using etudes to teach swordsmanship and this very fact speaks volumes of how the practitioners saw themselves and their tradition of swordsmanship.
	ejmas.com /proceedings/GSJSA05ham.html (4401 words)

	Swordsmanship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Swordsmanship's first achievement is the unity of man and sword.
		The second achievement is when the sword exists in one's heart when absent from one's hand one can strike an enemy at 100 paces even with bare hands.
		Swordsmanship's ultimate achievement is the absence of the sword in both hand and heart.
	www.2tags.com /swordsmanship/swordsmanship.php (88 words)

	Swordsmanship - About (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The term Western Martial Arts refers to the overall compilation of arts, while Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) or Historical European Swordsmanship (HES) refers to those branches of the WMA that focus upon traditional weapons and related unarmed techniques.
		Where sport fencers are interested in scoring touches, historical swordsmanship is about developing ourselves as martial artists.
		Many sport fencers take up Historical Swordsmanship to add the techniques learnt to their repertoire and futher their ability as a swordsman.
	www.swordsmanship.co.uk /about.htm (753 words)

	Renaissance Swordsmanship Book
		Renaissance Swordsmanship is a work which was the product of extensive research and hands-on practice in fencing, contact-weapon sparring, and training with historically accurate replica weapons.
		It is intended primarily to dispel the many myths and misconceptions permeating sword enthusiasts and propagated by the media and popular entertainment.
		Renaissance Swordsmanship: The Illustrated Use of Rapiers and Cut-and-Thrust Swords is an impressive compendium on swordsmanship that anyone practicing historical fencing or living history will find an invaluable reference.
	www.thearma.org /book/renbook.htm (714 words)

	Swordsmanship Article
		Page and Ken Johnson started Western Swordsmanship Technique and Research - or WSTR - in the mid-1990s when scholars began to translate Germanic manuscripts that held the secrets to the medieval martial art of long sword fighting.
		KEN JOHNSON, co-founder of Western Swordsmanship Technique and Research, prepares for a blow of the long sword as Marisia Fikiet earns the right to stay for the advanced class at RHAM Middle School in Marlborough.
		During a class last Wednesday, members of the group circled Marisia Fikiet, 14, of Storrs, as she prepared to prove that her swordsmanship is safe.
	home.earthlink.net /~marsman61/id29.html (1098 words)

	Japanese Swordsmanship
		Western swordsmanship has debated and dueled for centuries over which is better: a thrusting sword or a slashing sword.
		Swordsmanship, to them, is a formulation of precise moves, countermoves, and gambits.
		To practice Western swordsmanship or fencing, the swordsman develops footwork like a boxer, balance like a gymnast, and tactics like a chess master.
	sakabatouzanbatou.com /swords.html (1063 words)

	The Demystification of the Spanish School (Part I)
		Their aim was to use science to improve the art of the sword,thus proving the validity, effectiveness, and perfection of their system.
		Synthesis is, of course, the reversal of this procedure, starting with the previously accepted or proved theorem and proceeding therefrom to the proof of the new theorem."[1] This way of thinking is clearly evident in Narvaez’ use of the phrase, "conocimiento de la cosa por su causa" (understanding of the effect by its cause).
		In Italian fencing of the same era there is not a singular "school" but "schools" of swordsmanship all differing in regard to master, city, and region (which persisted into the 20th century).
	www.martinez-destreza.com /articles/spanish1.htm (3036 words)

	KOREAN SWORDSMANSHIP
		When drawing the sword, Korean swordsmen positioned their rear hand approximately three fingers' distance from the top of the scabbard, while Japanese swordsmen grabbed near the top of the case.
		In both types of swordsmanship, the rear hand (usually the left) steadied the scabbard and the thumb unlocked the blade from its sheath.
		Traditionally when drawing the sword in a two-handed fashion, Korean stylists placed their right hand next to the sword guard, with their left hand tight against their right.
	ourworld.cs.com /kuksoolcl/koreanswordsmanship.htm (2565 words)

	FightingArts.com - Hidden Secrets of Japanese Swordsmanship: Muso Shinden Ryu - Omori ryu
		Leaving aside that I have trouble finding up to two hours to sit still in front of the VCR or DVD player, the videos very often are of poor quality and present dubious information, and even worse technique, which means my time is usually wasted.
		Therefore, the tape is suitable for anyone with an interest in swordsmanship and wishes to become better acquainted with the subject rather than as a guide to starting one's own practice.
		Muso Shinden Ryu is not practiced as much as other styles of Japanese swordsmanship in the U.S. Therefore, practitioners who don't have the benefit of a regular teacher would also find Hidden Secrets a valuable resource.
	www.fightingarts.com /reading/article.php?id=354 (718 words)

	SKSK - Kobudo and Swordsmanship
		Kosho Ryu philosophy and the study of the mon are the basis for all that is taught, in Kosho Ryu weaponry and elsewhere.
		Swordsmanship and other weaponry training are used to specifically aid the student in the study of many things.
		Of course, certain constants concerning swordsmanship are considered, such as the fact that all drawing takes place in a left-to-right motion, but our study of natural law, and the recognition that all things happen in motion still apply.
	www.collectivesociety.com /skski/sword.html (330 words)

	Amazon.com: The Swordman's Companion: A Manual for Training With the Medieval Longsword: Books: Guy Windsor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Guy Windsor, founder and director of The School For European Swordsmanship, Helsinki, brings his extensive experience to bear in creating was is surely the first modern treatise based on the medieval Italian treatises.
		The swordsmanship he offers is elegant and flashy, but it is also rooted in firm basics that include unarmoured wrestling techniques and throws.
		What I've found helps for those who are new to this form of swordsmanship, is to write a little cheat sheet with the italian names for the various guards and cuts, and their english translations, and keep this with the book.
	www.amazon.com /Swordmans-Companion-Training-Medieval-Longsword/dp/1891448412 (1703 words)

	The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship - Nick Suino
		Nicklaus Suino, author of The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship, Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship, and Arts of Strength, Arts of Serenity, received his 6th Degree Black Belt in 1992 from the soke (head of the system) of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido.
		He was 4-time all Tokyo sword forms champion between 1988 and 1992, and represented the Tokyo Region in the All Japan Iaido Federation Tournament in Kyoto in 1992.
		Suino's books on swordsmanship and martial arts are available in fine bookstores and directly from the publisher, at www.shambhala.com.
	www.artofjapaneseswordsmanship.com /seminar_demonstration_info.php (226 words)

	Japanese Swordsmanship - No BS Martial Arts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		True swordsmanship (I believe)comprises many different components, and each sword art, Kendo, Iaido, Batto, Kenjutsu, etc, posess only part of the "whole", and the last part I don't think we want to touch...Ill get to that at the bottom of the post.
		In my mind, your not a real swordsman untill you have once faced another person who holds both a live blade and the intent to kill you in his heart and you have lived to tell the story.
		It is for this reason that I think looking for "Real" swordsmanship classes, or considering oneself a "Real swordsman" is unrealistic in todays age, unless you consider certain groups of the modern military.
	www.bullshido.net /forums/showthread.php?t=20703 (1059 words)

	Renaissance Swordsmanship Book
		Renaissance Swordsmanship is a work which was the product of extensive research and hands-on practice in fencing, contact-weapon sparring, and training with historically accurate replica weapons.
		It is intended primarily to dispel the many myths and misconceptions permeating sword enthusiasts and propagated by the media and popular entertainment.
		Renaissance Swordsmanship: The Illustrated Use of Rapiers and Cut-and-Thrust Swords is an impressive compendium on swordsmanship that anyone practicing historical fencing or living history will find an invaluable reference.
	www.thehaca.com /book/renbook.htm (714 words)

	Classical Fencing and Historical Swordsmanship Resources
		If you're not sure what the difference is between classical fencing and other types of fencing, or if you're not even sure what classical fencing or historical swordsmanship are to begin with, you can find several answers.
		The Ermine School of Swordsmanship promotes a method of swordsmanship for practitioners of armored western European broad weapon combat.
		Most, if not all, of the classical fencing and historical swordsmanship literature that exists online in text form was translated and retyped in the last few years.
	www.kmoser.com /classicalfencing.htm (6162 words)

	Swordsmanship.net -> Swordsmanship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Swordsmanship classes are taught with a balance between discipline and fun, learning and relaxation, and precision and improvisation.
		Aegis will hold swordsmanship demonstrations and one of our famous fl sweater parties at Conclave, a science-fiction convention in Romulus, MI October 6-8.
		We will be starting a new Basic Swordsmanship class in the Kalamazoo area soon: dates and times are to be announced.
	www.swordsmanship.net /index.php?page=Swordsmanship (356 words)

	New Jersey Chinese Historical Swordsmanship Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Who: Jian (straightsword) swordsmanship is vary much part of a system, and those who wish to study with any depth should learn t'ai chi fundamentals prior to or along with their sword study.
		Chinese Historical Swordsmanship is taught Thursday nights and by arrangement in Highland Park see class schedule.
		Chinese Historical Swordsmanship beginner level Seminars with Scott M. Rodell are open to students from all styles of swordsmanship.
	www.naturalpathtaichi.com /swordclass.htm (644 words)

	Amazon.com: Renaissance Swordsmanship: The Illustrated Book Of Rapiers And Cut And Thrust Swords And Their Use: Books: ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Renaissance Swordsmanship begins with a chapter describing the rapier, followed by a chapter each comparing the small sword and the cut-and-thrust swords.
		Most folks didn't know there were historical texts on European swordsmanship, and had no idea there were other people in the USA curious about how to study and practice these arts.
		This book is the embodiment of the jockish belief that historical swordsmanship was a wild, savage and primitive form of instinctive fighting designed to "stay alive" and "kill with any means possible." This is even more historically absurd than believing that it was the smily-faced jaunty sword-play of Errol Flynn.
	www.amazon.com /Renaissance-Swordsmanship-Illustrated-Rapiers-Swords/dp/0873649192 (2799 words)

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