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We are introducing you to an exquisite and carefully selected Budo literature and martial arts books that we have read ourselves, that have touched us and that lead us inward. The heart of the Bokken shop is the publication and distribution of books by friends, people who accompany us and books that support and enrich our own inner transformation and inner path.

You have a book proposal, have written a book yourself or you have questions about the books - we look forward to hearing from you. We are happy to support you on your Budo path.

Peter Güthing: Iaido - Traditional Japanese Sword Art Volume 1

We are very pleased that we have finally managed to offer this unique work: Iaido - Traditional Japanese Sword Art Volume 1 - 70 Kata at a glance by Peter Güthing. In this book, 70 individual and partner kata are presented for the first time in German together with the most important background information.

Characteristics:
Publisher: edition-winterwork
Author: Peter Guthing
Released: March 2013
Language: German
Format: approx. 21.0 x 29.7 cm
Extent: 202 pages
Paperback
ISBN: 978-3-86468-391-6

18,90 EUR

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

Roland Habersetzer: Iaido - The Art of Drawing the Sword

The Fundamentals of Iaido

Iaido is the art of drawing the sword in order to immediately end the opponent's attack with this one movement - regardless of whether this attack has actually already begun or was only recognizable as a mental intention.

Features:
Publisher: Palisander Verlag
Author: Roland Habersetzer
Published: January 2022
Edition: 4th edition
Language: German
240 illustrations,
Length: 168 pages
Paperback
ISBN: 978-3-938305-59-1

22,90 EUR

incl. 7% tax excl. Shipping costs

Feliks Hoff - IAI-DO - draw your weapon and strike with lightning speed ► www.bokken-shop.de. Books - Iaido - Aikido - Karate - Jodo. Your specialist budo retailer!

Feliks F. Hoff: IAI-Do - draw your weapon and strike with lightning speed

IAI-DO: IAI - developed during Japan's warlike history - was originally used for combat and sword testing. Today, IAI-DO is an interesting physical and mental exercise that promotes concentration.

Features:
Publisher: Weinmann Verlauf
Author: Feliks F. Hoff
Published: October 2008
Edition: 13th edition
Language: German
240 illustrations,
Length: 79 pages
Paperback
ISBN: 978-3878920359

9,80 EUR

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Peter Güthing: Iaido - Traditional Japanese Sword Art Volume 3

In this book, the kata of the groups Seiza no Bu and Battō Hō are presented for the first time in German with extensive background information. They form the training content of the first years of training in Iaidō and the basic training for advanced students.

Characteristics:
Publisher: edition-winterwork
Author: Peter Guthing
Released: March 2015
Language: German
Format: approx. 21.0 x 29.7 cm
Extent: 350 pages
Paperback
ISBN: 978-3-86468-874-4

21,90 EUR

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

27,95 EUR

incl. 7% tax excl. Shipping costs

- Kopie

49,95 EUR

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Addy Melzer: Researching the old - understanding the new

The author Addy Melzer embarks on a search for traces of the past of the martial arts, on a journey through time, from the origins in Shaolin Monastery via Okinawa to karate, which is generally practiced today.

Please note: The book is only available in German.

Characteristics:
Editor: Kristkeitz, Werner (May 1, 2013)
Language: German
Hardcover: 120 pages
ISBN 978-3-932337-51-2

13,80 EUR

incl. 7% tax excl. Shipping costs

Book: Andrea-Mercedes Riegel - Taekwondo, background and philosophy ► www.bokken-shop.de. Books Taekwondo - Aikido. Your Budo specialist dealer!

Andrea-Mercedes Riegel: Taekwondo, background and philosophy of an Asian martial art

This book deals with the causes of this contradiction, it reveals what is hidden behind the Taekwondo that we know today, how it became what it is.

Please note: The book is only available in German.

Characteristics:
Editor: Kristkeitz, Werner (January 2, 2014)
Language: German
Hardcover: 160 pages
ISBN 978-3-932337-58-1

13,90 EUR

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