by Kazuyo Matsuda | May 4, 2024
By Paul Budden Ward Lock a Cassel Imprint 1992 A complete exploration of the martial art kendo – Includes technical specifics such as form, positioning, and breathing – Offers detailed explanations of kata – Includes an extensive history of the kendo...
by Kazuyo Matsuda | May 4, 2024
By Paul Budden Tuttle Publishing 2023 Looking at a Far Mountain-revisited is a remarkable comprehensive survey of the core of kendo, an internationally practiced martial sport derived from the ancient Japanese warrior art of the sword and heavily influenced by...
by Kazuyo Matsuda | May 4, 2024
By Paul Budden KCP Publisher 2023 The oldest and most famous judo club in Europe is the Budokwai, a beacon of excellence and a prime mover in the development of judo for more than a century, playing a leading role in establishing the European Judo Union and the...
by kodokankendo.uk | Jul 26, 2023
Directed by one of Japan’s eminent directors, Kenji Mizoguchi, The film is set in the 12th century when samurai ceased to be just hired fighters and took over as the dominant class in Japanese society. Only available on UK video at the moment. Special Forces...
by kodokankendo.uk | Jul 26, 2023
Adapted from a manga comic by Kasuo Koike who also wrote Lone Wolf and Cub this film is a samurai revenge film with the twist of the person seeking the revenge being a woman. Meiko Kaji plays the title role and also sings the theme song ‘Flower of Carnage’...
