Kenjutsu E-Book

Андреас Манн

• Herausgeber: tredition
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 45

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

What is Kenjutsu? Ken(sword) jutsu(technical applications)...is the general term for all forms of Japanese sword art. In contrast to the ending -Do, which indicates a skill with a spiritual content, such as in Aikido, Judo, Kendo or similar, Kenjutsu in all its original forms was founded by the feudal Samurai (formerly Bushi), the Japanese warriors, as a discipline of weapon handling. In the broadest sense, it describes the handling of the sword, all its technical applications, the underlying instruments, forms of instruction as well as strategies and tactics on the battlefield.

Leseprobe

Andreas Mann

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Kenjutsu

Learn to stand up with the art of

Japanese swordsmanship 

Musashi's legacy

In the silence of the early morning , when mist settles over the

fields and the sound of the sword glides through the air like a

breath of wind, Miyamoto Musashi lives on - not only as a

master of sword fighting, but as an eternal guide to inner

strength and clarity.

Musashi's legacy is more than the story of an undefeated

samurai; it is a guide for the spirit seeking truth and purity. He

taught us that the battle is not against external enemies

alone , but against the doubts and weaknesses within

ourselves. With every step he took on his lonely path of the

warrior, Musashi showed that true strength comes from the

depths of the spirit, not from the blade in the hand.

In his work The Book of Five Rings , Musashi created a

philosophy that still resonates in the hearts of those who

follow the path of discipline and learning. His legacy is a call

to live life with courage and determination, to remain ever

vigilant and to strive for the highest understanding - the

emptiness that frees us from all superfluous ballast .

Musashi teaches that mastery is not a destination, but an

endless path. His legacy reminds us that every step we take

with clarity and dedication leads us to our true self . Thus,

each of us becomes a warrior in our own cause, in the art of

living, thinking and being.

In this pursuit lies Musashi's greatest treasure, and so we go

on, with him in spirit, through the empty gate, towards eternal

peace and unshakable strength .

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May his path inspire us all to look at the world with a sharp,

open mind and to find within ourselves the strength and

wisdom that Musashi saw in all of us .



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Table of contents

1.introduction

1.1.What is Kenjutsu

1.2.History and Origin of Kenjutsu

1.3.meaning and philosophy

1.4.target group of the book

1.5.Basic structure

2.Basics of Kenjutsu

2.1.basic principles and techniques

2.1.1.postures and transitions

2.1.2.KI, breathing and Hara

2.1.3.timing and rhythm

2.2.The Role of the Katana

2.2.1.Structure and Properties of the Katana

2.2.2.handling and techniques

2.3.Correct posture and movement

2.3.1.footwork (Ashi-Sabaki)

2.3.2.posture and sword handling

3.training methods

3.1.basic exercises and kata

3.2.partner exercises and sparring

3.3.The Role of the Sensei and Dojo Etiquette

3.4.General structure of a training session

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4.Advanced Techniques

4.1.Complex attack techniques

4.2.defensive techniques and counterattacks

4.3.combinations and sequences

5.From Kenjutsu to Unarmed Self-Defense

5.1.Historical Development from Kenjutsu to Aikido

5.2.Movement Principles of Kenjutsu in Aikido

5.3.The Aiki Principle

5.4.Philosophical Differences and Similarities

5.5.Conclusion and Self-Defense

6.Kenjutsu and Zen

7.Applications in everyday life

8.The Road to Mastery

9.Attachment

9.1.glossary

9.2.bibliography

9.3.Additional Resources

9.4.acknowledgements

9.5.The author

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Small Meditation on the Katana

Close your eyes and breathe in deeply. Imagine holding a

katana in your hands , a symbol of discipline , craftsmanship

and tradition, and breathe out along the entire length of the

blade .

Feel the clear line of the blade - smooth and flawless. The

katana symbolizes straightforwardness in thought and action.

It stands for the way of the warrior, the way of clarity and

determination. Feel how this straightforwardness flows

through your body , grounds your mind, makes you a center

of calm and focus and straightens you up inside.

Remember the precise way the katana was forged. Layer

by layer, in a slow and careful process, until the blade reaches

perfection. Like the sword, you are the result of a continuous

process - shaping and refining. With each breath you sharpen

your mind, like the blacksmith shapes the blade.

The blade of the katana is hard, but not brittle . It must be

strong, but also remain flexible. Feel this balance within you -

the strength that lies in hardness and the wisdom to dwell in

flexibility . Let go of what is rigid and flow with what happens

without losing your inner strength .

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With every breath you feel yourself connecting with these

qualities. The straightness gives you direction. The precision

gives clarity to your thoughts. And the hardness and flexibility

balance your life.

Open your eyes. You are a warrior of the spirit, sharp and

strong like the katana, yet flexible enough to live in harmony

with the world.

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1. Introduction

1.1 What is Kenjutsu?

Kenjutsu, the art of sword fighting, is a traditional Japanese

martial art that specializes in the use of the katana, the

famous Japanese sword. The term "Kenjutsu" is composed of

the Japanese words " Ken" (sword) and "Jutsu" (art or

technique) and literally means " sword art". Kenjutsu is not

only a collection of techniques, but also a way to train the

discipline, concentration and mental strength required for