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Kapitel: Nationale Chiang-Kai-Shek-Gedächtnishalle, Legislativ-Yuan, Mrt, Flughafen Taiwan Taoyuan, Kendō-Weltmeisterschaft 2006, Flughafen Taipeh-Songshan, Deutsche Schule Taipeh, Konfuziustempel, Staatliche Universität Taiwan, Mengjia Longshan-Tempel, Prüfungs-Yuan, Nationales Palastmuseum, Exekutiv-Yuan, Judikativ-Yuan, Kontroll-Yuan, Losheng-Sanatorium, Nangang, Wanhua, Soochow-Universität, Da-Long-Don, Central Weather Bureau, Da-Dao-Chen, Museum of Contemporary Art, Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index, Computex. Aus Wikipedia. Nicht dargestellt. Auszug: Taipei City (Chinese: ; literally "Northern Taiwan City") is the largest city of Taiwan and the capital of the Republic of China (commonly known as "Taiwan"). Situated at the tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Danshui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean. Another coastal city, Danshui, is about 20 km northwest at the river's mouth on the Taiwan Strait. It lies in the two relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung (基隆河) and Xindian (新店溪) rivers, which join to form the Danshui River along the city's western border. The city proper (Taipei City) is home to an estimated 2,607,428 people. Taipei City, Taipei County, and Keelung City together form the Taipei metropolitan area with a population of 6,776,264. However, they are administered under different local governing bodies. "Taipei" sometimes refers to the whole metropolitan area, while "Taipei City" refers to the city proper. Taipei is the political, economic, and cultural center of Taiwan. The National Taiwan University is located in Taipei, as well as the National Palace Museum, which has one of the largest collections of Chinese artifacts and artworks in the world. Considered to be a global city, Taipei is part of a major industrial area. Railways, high speed rail, highways, airports, and bus lines connect Taipei with all parts of the island. The city is served by two ...http://booksllc.net/?l=de ... Read more

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Chapters: Aikido, Karate, Judo, Kendo, Shintaido, Kyūdō, Shorinji Kempo, Yoseikan Budo, Kinomichi, Full Contact Karate, Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha, Koryu Uchinadi, Hakkō-Ryū, Shoryuhai, Toyama-Ryū, Dublin Kendo Kobukai, Taidō, Jūkendō, Gendai Budō, Hakko Denshin Ryu, Shinkendo, Shōrinji-Ryū. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 169. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Judo or Jd jd , meaning "gentle way") is a modern Japanese martial art and combat sport, that was created in Japan in 1882 by Dr Kano Jigoro. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking or by executing a choke. Strikes and thrusts by hands and feet as well as weapons defences are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata) and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori). The philosophy and subsequent pedagogy developed for judo became the model for other modern Japanese martial arts that developed from traditional schools (kory). The worldwide spread of judo has led to the development of a number of offshoots such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which was developed after Mitsuyo Maeda brought judo to Brazil in 1914, Sambo, and Bartitsu. Practitioners of judo are called jdka. Kano Jigoro The early history of judo is inseparable from its founder, Japanese polymath and educator Jigoro Kano ( Kan Jigor, 18601938). Kano was born into a well-to-do Japanese family. His grandfather was a self-made man, a sake brewer from Shiga prefecture in central Japan. However, Kano's father was not the eldest son and therefore did not inherit the business. Instead, he became a Shinto priest and government official, with enough influenc...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=15601 ... Read more

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Japanese martial arts. Kory?, Sumo, Jujutsu, Katana,Kenjutsu, Batt?jutsu, Iaid?, Ninjutsu, Judo, Kendo, Aikido,Ky?d?, Karate, Aiki (martial arts principle), Bud?,Bushid?, Kiai, Hard and soft (martial arts), Dan (rank),Kata ... Read more

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This books on the expensive side...
...for a collection of Wikipedia articles. "Japanese Martial Arts: Japanese martial arts. Kory?, Sumo, Jujutsu, Katana, Kenjutsu, Batt?jutsu, Iaid?, Ninjutsu, Judo, Kendo, Aikido, Ky?d?, Karate" is all taken straight from the Wikipedia. No editing, small font, high price and nothing beynd what's already online in the Wikipedia. Not worth the money. ... Read more

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Chapters: Aikido, Karate, Kendo, Iaidō, Bushido, Japanese Tea Ceremony, Kyūdō, Nanbudō, Japanese Calligraphy, Yoseikan Budo, Koryu Uchinadi, Jōdō, Shoryuhai, Dublin Kendo Kobukai, Kyushindo, Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Iaido, Kōdō, Taidō, Jūkendō, Gendai Budō, Shinkendo, Shudō. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 188. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Karate ) (Japanese pronunciation: , English: ) is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called te , literally "hand"; t in Okinawan) and Chinese kenp. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands (karate chop). Grappling, locks, restraints, throws, and vital point strikes are taught in some styles. A karate practitioner is called a karateka ). Karate developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom prior to its 19th century annexation by Japan. It was brought to the Japanese mainland in the early 20th century during a time of cultural exchanges between the Japanese and the Ryukyuans. In 1922 the Japanese Ministry of Education invited Gichin Funakoshi to Tokyo to give a karate demonstration. In 1924 Keio University established the first university karate club in Japan and by 1932, major Japanese universities had karate clubs. In this era of escalating Japanese militarism, the name was changed from ("Chinese hand") to ("empty hand") both of which are pronounced karate to indicate that the Japanese wished to develop the combat form in Japanese style. After the second world war, Okinawa became an important United States military site and karate became popular among servicemen stationed there. The martial arts movies of the 1960s and 1970s served to greatly increase its popularity and the word karate be...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=16746 ... Read more

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The Martial Arts of Japan, One Note - Many Questions
Get ready, the book is pretty heavy and big as a laptop before you but that is good because there are 400 different photos and drawings on 280 pages, hard cover. Japan from the Age of the Gods to the Age of Man, The Japan of the Samurai, The Three Great Ways of the Spirit of Budo, Glossary, and Chronology of Japanese History one can find in content.But one text, one text deserved to be put here just now, this is pages 88-89:
I have no parents; I make the earth and sky my parents.
I have no home; In the depths of my soul (saika tanden) I make my home.
I have no divine power; I make integrity my power.
I have no means; Humility is my means.
I have no magic power; Internal force is my magic.
I have neither life, nor death; I make the Eternal my life and my death.
I have no body; I make courage my body.
I have no eyes; The flash of light and there are my eyes.
I have no ears; Sensitivity serves as my ears.
I have no limbs; Instantaneous movement, there are my limbs.
I have no law; I make my own protection my law.
I have no strategy; Freedom to kill and freedom to give back life (sakkatsu jizai), there is my strategy.
I have no purpose; Opportunity is my purpose (kisan=I seize the opportunity).
I have no miracle; Just law is my miracle.
I have no principle; Adaptability to all circumstances (rinkioken), there is my principle.
I have no tactics; I make existence and the void (kyojitsu) my tactics.
I have no talent; I make a quick mind (toi sokumyo) my talent.
I have no enemy; I make irresponsibility my enemy.
I have no armour; I make benevolence and uprightness my armour.
I have no castle; The immutable spirit (fudoshin) is my castle.
I have no sword; From the state which is above and beyond, from thought (mushin) I make my sword."

On the pages 89-90 there are names of two masters: Takizo Higuchi (Maniwa-Nen ryu), and Kosei Takano (a great master of kendo).The puzzle is like this: Who said it really, What ryu these verses belong to, Is there a Japanese text people can read free via the Internet or a book published in Japan? How to get this text in Japanese?

This book leaves more questions than answers, andthis IS a good end, we shall have just another bunch of stimuli to live another day on this planet. Preferably like human beings in peaceful time.

The Martial Arts, excellent overview of practically all martial arts
Perfect book for those who have a broad interst in Martial Arts. Very nice pics and elaborate information.
A must have

A helpful, if slightly dated, overview of the classic Martial Arts
[Review written Jun 2005]

It's a shame that this book is out of print, because it offers a nice overview (along with some engrossing photos) of many different martial arts: Swordsmanship (Kendo/Iaiado), Aikido, Judo, Karate, Ninjitsu, Kyudo, etc. The author does a fair job of leading the reader though the major historical branches of the martial arts ... although (if I recall) with a strong page count bias towards the Japanese branches.

The material that's there is still fairly current, but recent developments pertaining to things like the "Unlimited Fighting Championships" {aka 'MMA'}, and various big budget Hollywood movies (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, recent movies by Jet Li and Jackie Chan, etc.) have had a noticeable effect on the martial arts landscape in recent years ... causing interest to peak in areas like Brazilian JuJitsu and various sub-styles of Chinese Kung Fu.

In any case, it's still recommended, if you can find it ... particularly if you're on a journey of self discovery in the hobby, and you're looking for philosophical signposts and various stylistic spoor to help guide you on your way (in the direction of additional research and exploration). Case in point - I originally started out dabbling in hard styles, like Kenpo (and others), but after several years, I gravitated towards the "softer" styles styles, like Aikido and Tai Chi. They were a better fit for me, both physically, and spiritually. Everyone is different, and to each their own ... but that's what worked for me.

Anyway, it's a good book, if you can find it.
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it's a pretty good book you can understand it very well and every thing. about a twelve year old or a forteen year old can read this a nd they can understand it very well.truly you world really like it ... Read more

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Chapters: List of Martial Arts, Kendo Around the World, Cheonhajangsa Ssireum Championship. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 35. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Kendo originated in Japan, but is now practiced worldwide. Many national and international organisations promote kendo, some are affiliated to the International Kendo Federation (FIK), while others are not. The Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) ) was established in Kyoto, Japan, in 1895. Its sole purpose, at that time, was to standardise martial disciplines and systems throughout Japan. This organisation was the first martial arts organiszation sanctioned by the government of Japan. It stressed the martial virtues of Samurai warrior and incomparable historical excellence in martial disciplines. The All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF or ZNKR) was founded in 1952, immediately following the restoration of Japanese independence after the second World War and the subsequent lift of the ban on martial arts in Japan. The International Kendo Federation (FIK) was established in 1970 to provide a link between Japan and the developing international kendo community. Seventeen national or regional federations were the founding affiliates. The number of affiliated and recognised organisations has increased over the years to 50 by February 2009. The size and depth of kendo skill varies widely from country to country. Some countries have few kendo practitioners, while Japan has several millions. The "Kodansha Meibo" (a register of dan graded members published by the All Japan Kendo Federation) stated that there were 1.3 million people registered as 1st dan or above in January 2003). Generally, kendo has stronger traditions in countries with strong historical ties to Japan, like Korea and Taiwan, as well as countries with large Japanese immigra...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=14698871 ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Shinai, Tsuki, Masahiro Miyazaki, Hassō-No-Kamae, Naoki Eiga, Waki-No-Kamae, Suburi, Domoto Akihiko, Zanshin, Taiatari, Claude Hamot, Georges Bresset. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Le kendo , , ) est la version moderne du kenjutsu ), l'escrime au sabre pratiquée autrefois au Japon par les samouraïs. Par version moderne, il faut comprendre que le kendo n'est pas seulement un art martial mais également un sport de compétition, aujourd'hui largement pratiqué dans le monde. Le kendo ne se résume toutefois pas à un simple ensemble de techniques et de tactiques du combat au sabre. Il comprend également un volet spirituel. Le kendo permet à ses pratiquants de développer leur force de caractère et leur détermination. « Le kendo est la plus ancienne, la plus respectée et la plus populaire des disciplines modernes du Budō » remarque en 1983 Donn F. Draeger, l'un des spécialistes des arts martiaux japonais. Dans une école d'agriculture au Japon, vers 1920 De nos jours dans un Dojo a TokyoAprès une longue période de guerres et l'unification du pays par le Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, le Japon entre dans une ère de paix qui durera plus de 260 ans, l'époque d'Edo (1600-1868), au cours de laquelle l'escrime au sabre, le kenjutsu　剣術, qui a perdu sa finalité sur les champs de bataille continue à être enseigné dans le cadre de la formation de la caste dirigeante, celle des bushi (ou samouraï): le kenjutsu est l'un des dix-huit arts martiaux que doit pratiquer le bushi. De nombreux traités sur le sabre sont publiés à cette époque au Japon tel le Gorin no shō de Miyamoto Musashi ou le Hagakure de Yamamoto Jocho. De « sabre pour tuer » (Setsuninto　殺人刀)　le kenjutsu évolue vers « sabre pour vivre » (katsuninken　活人剣) par l...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more

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Ever need a fact or quotation on "kendo"? Designed for speechwriters, journalists, writers, researchers, students, professors, teachers, historians, academics, scrapbookers, trivia buffs and word lovers, this is the largest book ever created for this word. It represents a compilation of "single sentences" and/or "short paragraphs" from a variety of sources with a linguistic emphasis on anything relating to the term "kendo," including non-conventional usage and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities. This is not an encyclopedic book, but rather a collage of statements made using the word "kendo," or related words (e.g. inflections, synonyms or antonyms). This title is one of a series of books that considers all major vocabulary words. The entries in each book cover all parts of speech (noun, verb, adverb or adjective usage) as well as use in modern slang, pop culture, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This data dump results in many unexpected examples for "kendo," since the editorial decision to include or exclude terms is purely a computer-generated linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under fair use conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more