Martial Arts Books By Dana Abbott

If Dana Abbott had been born in Japan 500 years ago, he’d have been a samurai. But since he was destined to see his first sunrise in San Francisco in 1956, he was forced to improvise. His solution was simple though arduous: to spend 25 years in pursuit of consummate skill in the Japanese martial arts. Not surprisingly, the modern-day warrior chose to specialize in the sword, and he’s made it his mission to pass his skills on to others.
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Dana Abbott and Samurai Sports offers several ways to study and learn about the samurai sword. Sword instruction is available through our online courses; individualized sword instruction, training and certification programs; and sword instruction manuals or online videos. All of Samurai Sports sword instruction methods offer a strong foundation and approach for either serious or recreational sword students as well as teachers and schools.

The Samurai Sword, Introduction and Application is a must have read plus reference of "how to" for every sword and martial arts enthusiast. This book’s purpose and intent focus on the “way of the sword” in a strong, direct, practical usage while easily answering all your questions.The Samurai Sword, Introduction and Application contains 570 plus pictures which depict a complete understanding of drawing and sheathing, stances, manipulation, gripping, pre-arranged forms, striking and cutting patterns, evasive action and test cutting.

“TACHI-IAI” This training manual is the ultimate resource for those training in the “ways of the long sword”. Every martial arts enthusiast or student of the sword should follow this curriculum to enhance expertise and master the long sword. This easy to follow manual will provide you with that extra necessary knowledge needed when studying the sword. This ranking and training manual also contains step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photographs to strengthen your core.

“KODACHI-IAI” is a complete short sword course for the beginner through advanced. This manual is a must for enhancing your expertise and mastery of the short sword! It explains the short sword, its applications in both the ancient world and modern society. In addition, it describes centuries of short sword protocol rituals. This manual also contains step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photographs. Mental and physical images are provided throughout this ranking and training manual for your perusal.

Whether you are an amateur or professional martial artist, you undoubtedly have a fascination with the staff. Regardless of your level of experience, this manual is for you. The manual will do one of two things: for the novice it will train you, for the professional it will enhance your expertise. Regardless of which category you fall into, this book will be your reference guide for learning how to wield a combative staff at full speed and capacity. This book will also help you avoid the many pitfalls that you may encounter in training.

In the past traditional martial art training was appropriate when man fought to the death in close quarter combat. Today, many of the warring ways have been watered down due to the repercussions of injuries and lawsuits in this modern litigious world. A large percentage of pre-arranged forms in use today incorporate “pull-the-punch” techniques. In a real fighting scenario there would be actual striking and follow-through. This guide will explain the staff in a very direct and simplified manner while teaching you the practical aspects of real fighting and self-preservation in a safe, controlled environment. This Curriculum consists of one manual.

You have finally reached this most important introductory curriculum for short and long sword. This was specifically written to help school owners place a sword curriculum in their program. “Sword Curriculum for Professionals" is the manual developed by Samurai Sports, which illustrates how to teach basic sword skills using wood, bamboo or padded weaponry. It also gives you the basic student class structures while describing training sets, games and drills while walking you through tournament formats. This sword curriculum consists of one manual plus four DVDs.

This manual is the ultimate resource for those who instruct both traditional and combative weaponry. It will instuct you how to effectively train then teach. These six basic weapons used throughout history are the short and long sword, sword and shield, staff, knife and stick. This multifaceted and fast paced sport will keep your students coming back week after week. Our easy to follow step-by-step instructions will enhance your teaching skills while allowing your students the ability of learning faster. I am sure you have become aware that combative sport weaponry, also known, as Chanbara is presently enjoying a nationwide popularity. This Curriculum consists of one manual.

By Jon Boyd has studied knives and blades for over 25 years as a knife and sword maker as well as flint knapper. His interest in the samurai sword and his knowledge on bladed weapons is apparent in this informative book detailing many aspects of the sword. Approaching this subject from many angles, Boyd presents some unique information that can not be found in any other book.

Starting with a brief history of Japan and how the sword evolved, The Samurai Sword: Looking at Form, Fit & Function of a Masterpiece discusses the parts of the sword and scabbard, including the design features and purpose of each component. Next the book describes the physics behind the sword, which covers the weight, balance, speed, force, drag, and the proper place to strike to achieve the optimum cut. Also included are details on how to choose, assemble, disassemble, clean, carry, and store a sword. THE SAMURAI SWORD is a valuable resource for any sword enthusiast.