[.ca] Kendo: The Definitive Guide (ISBN 4770021194)

great!!!:
This is the best Kendo book I have found so far. A book can not replace real training, but if you are a student of Kendo, or think you might be interested in it, this book can help you mentaly. It covers the basic commands, and Japanese names for the equipment. This book also covers some spiritual side to the art. Kendo: The Definitive Guide by Hiroshi Ozawa is a great reenforcement, and enhancement to a great art. Buy it!

Best English Language Book on kendo.:
At thist time, along this is probably the best english language book on kendo in existence. I have suggested that all of my students buy this book and study it carefully as an adjunct to practice. In addition to describing the physical techniques of kendo. There is a really nice section on kendo attitude and attitude of practice in the dojo. A careful study of this will help build the foundations of reiho and saho.

Wonderful!:
A perfect book for anyone practicing kendo!

One great book on kendo !:
this is a wonderful and well put together book and i recommend it to any practicing kendo.

Higly Recommended for Beginners.:
As a beginner in Kendo this book has definately been helpful. Because the Japanese terms (or words) are used throughout the book it has helped me retain them (I couldn't seem to remember them when learned in the Dojo). It's filled with illustrations, however, I don't think any pictures could illustrate the moves enough. These illustrations combined with what you learn in the Dojo (or on video) should be sufficient, they are definately better than most. In the appendix is good information (and rules) on official Kendo tournaments. I'd say it's a must-have book for anyone new to the sport. Topics that I would have liked to see, but does not include: There is nothing on the care and maintenance of the Bogu or Shinai, or how to select the proper equipment. There is nothing on testing and advancement (Kyu to Dan), although perhaps this varies from Dojo to Dojo anyway. I would have liked to see a chapter on Iaido as well (however, this is because Iaido is an essential part of our Dojo's Kendo training, this may not be the case with all Dojos). Overall a great book. If you're looking for a book on Kendo and don't have this one, get it, you won't be sorry.