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Kyudo: The Essence and Practice of Japanese Archery (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Hideharu H. Onuma, Dan De Prospero, Jackie De Prospero
Publisher: Kodansha International
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 150773
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 4770017340
Dewey Decimal Number: 799.320952
EAN: 9784770017345
ASIN: 4770017340
Publication Date: July 15, 1993
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Product Description
Kyudo-the Way of the Bow-is the oldest of Japan's traditional martial arts and the one most closely associated with bushido, the Way of the Warrior. After the Second World War Eugen Herrigel introduced the concept of kyudo to the West in his classic Zen in the Art of Japanese Archery. But until now, no Japanese kyudo master has published a book on his art in English.
In Kyudo: The Essence and Practice of Japanese Archery, Hideharu Onuma and his American co-authors, Dan and Jackie DeProspero, explain in detail both the spiritual and practical aspects of kyudo. Written with both novices and advanced students in mind, the book is presented in simple, straightforward language and features hundreds of detailed illustrations, supplemented by rare photographs of Master Onuma, clearly demonstrating the fundamental techniques and daily practice of this form of "standing Zen."
Including chapters on equipment and kyudojo construction, Kyudo: The Essence and Practice of Japanese Archery is the most comprehensive reference work on the subject available. Special sections on problem solving and shitsu (errors) also make it a unique teaching and learning resource, and the concluding shiteimondo (teacher-student dialogue) provides unparalleled insights into the thoughts and teachings of a true master of the martial arts.
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 History, application, and techniques all in one March 28, 2008
This book was great because it gives the reader, the history of the Japanese bow, and how the culture of Bushido arose.
 Great book, fun and an easy read. October 8, 2007
Fun book if you want to not only learn the art of Japaneese long bow, but the history as well.
Art, Tradition and Spirit March 12, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
In Kyudo: The Essence and Practice of Japanese Archery (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)yuo'll find the lost way in our every day life. Life as arrows, may flight to the tag or may be broken.
With a lots of pictures and explanations about Zen Archery, this book is a great deal.
very good introduction July 3, 2006
i knew nothing about kyudo and found this book to be very helpful. Concise and easy to read without too much mumbo-jumbo. After reading the book, I just might try the sport
A Must-Have-And-Read book for Kyudo beginners June 13, 2003
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Wonderfull book, covers both spiritual and technical aspects of kyudo practice. Dialogs with Onuma-sensei are very very valuable for real understanding of what kyudo is stands for, problem solving section helps a lot for technics. Very well done as a book - exceptional quality. A must have book...
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