Helpful Score: 2
This is a narrative of what the author went through to get introduced to the Japanese sword. As a westerner, and at the time he did it, it was very unusual for that to happen (right in in the US).
Gives a nice idea of what is involved with the art and understanding the commitment.
However, this is NOT an instruction manual on Japanese sword work. One of those "it's all about the journey" type of books.
VERY much worth reading, especially if you like martial arts. The author has been writing martial arts books and magazine articles for years and is a good writer.
Gives a nice idea of what is involved with the art and understanding the commitment.
However, this is NOT an instruction manual on Japanese sword work. One of those "it's all about the journey" type of books.
VERY much worth reading, especially if you like martial arts. The author has been writing martial arts books and magazine articles for years and is a good writer.
