Kyudo: The Essence and Practice of Japanese Archery
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 156836511X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Shortly after their arrival they met Hideharu Onuma and began their study of kyudo. About the AuthorHIDEHARU ONUMA was the 15th-generation headmaster of the Heki Ryu Sekka-ha school of archery and kyudo banshi, 9th dan. Jackie DeProspero was the first non-Japanese woman to be promoted to kyudo 5th dan. Until his death in 1990 he made regular trips abroad to demonstrate and teach his art. The following year he was promoted to 6th dan. He was born in Tokyo in 1910 into a highly respected archery family. Cover photograph: TSUKAMOTO NAOKIYO, 12th-generation headmaster of the Heki Ryu Sekka-ha school of Japanese archery.. In 1988 Dan DeProspero passed his examination for kyudo renshi (instructor's license). Later their relationship with Onuma sensei deepened when they moved into an apartment above the family archery equipment shop. Onuma sensei, who w
"the invisible arrow" according to Marcos "Ronin". This a great book not only to further understand the spirit of kyudo but to improve one's technique. The foreword is very interesting and will immediately take you to the essence of what kyudo really is. In the afterword, the levels of practice are explained in detailed which will help you understand how the path of kyudo can help you beco. "Great book, fun and an easy read." according to K. Harrington. Fun book if you want to not only learn the art of Japaneese long bow, but the history as well.. "very good introduction" according to T. Snowden. 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
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 demonstratin
HIDEHARU ONUMA was the 15th-generation headmaster of the Heki Ryu Sekka-ha school of archery and kyudo banshi, 9th dan. Shortly after their arrival they met Hideharu Onuma and began their study of kyudo. Later their relationship with Onuma sensei deepened when they moved into an apartment above the family