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Bokken Art of the Japanese Sword

by Dave Lowry · 1980

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Author Dave Lowry of the ancient sword school Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu teaches the basics of Japanese swordsmanship using the bokken, the wooden training sword. Lowry covers stances, body movement, striking, combination techniques and techniques with a partner.

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1980s1980sMore like thisLess of thisJapanJapanMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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short · 192 pages

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