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**dremucha** · 06-03-2008, 02:11 PM

"This Is Kendo" is the standard english-language text. It was written in the 60s but it's still fine. I think "The Definitive Guide" is a little more complete in terms of technique as IIRC it's got the kata described, but either book is fine.

"The Definitive Guide" does indeed have the kata described and illustrated - I find it fairly useful for refreshing my memory (I've only started learning kata), but it's definitely no substitute for dojo time

06-03-2008, 02:11 PM	#9
dremucha Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	"This Is Kendo" is the standard english-language text. It was written in the 60s but it's still fine. I think "The Definitive Guide" is a little more complete in terms of technique as IIRC it's got the kata described, but either book is fine. "The Definitive Guide" does indeed have the kata described and illustrated - I find it fairly useful for refreshing my memory (I've only started learning kata), but it's definitely no substitute for dojo time
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