The spirit of the sword first published in japanese in 1980 now translated into english for the first time is regarded by many as the most complete of nakamuras writings on japanese swordsmanship here nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido kendo and tameshigiri the correct mental approach to sword practice training methods numerous kata or forms a guide to sword maintenance and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. Start your review of the spirit of the sword iaido kendo and test cutting with the japanese sword write a review jan 03 2021 hans van der linden rated it it was amazing. The spirit of the sword first published in japanese in 1980 now translated into english for the first time is regarded by many as the most complete of nakamuras writings on japanese swordsmanship here nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido kendo and tameshigiri the correct mental approach to sword practice training methods numerous kata or forms a guide to sword maintenance and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. The spirit of the sword first published in japanese in 1980 now translated into english for the first time is regarded by many as the most complete of nakamuras writings on japanese swordsmanship here nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido kendo and tameshigiri the correct mental approach to sword practice training methods numerous kata or forms a guide to sword maintenance and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. The spirit of the sword iaido kendo and test cutting with the japanese sword by taisaburo nakamuramarch 5 2013 paperback on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers the spirit of the sword iaido kendo and test cutting with the japanese sword by taisaburo nakamuramarch 5