[DialOne]

Lito,

I did not get the email. Try syrtheo@aol.com

Thx,
Ted

[yurawerj]

The best book that I am aware of is "KENDO the Definitive Guide" by Hioshi Ozawa.

[beatrisio]

Samuel -

For a great historical perspective of modern kendo, take a look at Donn F. Draeger's "Modern Bujutsu & Budo." He covers most of the modern budo disciplines in this book, but his chapter on modern kendo traces the art from its Meiji era roots to the present.

I think Draeger's writing is rather scholarly and dry. But if you can look past that, he offers some rather interesting insight on the history of modern kendo.

I emphasize "modern" kendo here, because I practice a more classical, itto-ryu based kendo called Sakurai-ha Kohgen Itto-ryu which demphasizes the sporting aspect of today's kendo and instead focuses on classical techniques in iaido, kata, shinai kendo, tai-yoho (similar to aikido), and soyjutsu (spear) to bring down an opponent. But perhaps that's best left for another thread at another time.....

Hope this helps.

[Bill-Watson]

Andreas -

I just posted an email to you through this board. If you did not receive it, please feel free to email directly at lito@columbus.rr.com.

Look foward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Lito Ramirez

[Nautilus]

Just a quick correction to the author's name...

"Kendo: The Definitive Guide" by Hiroshi Ozawa
ISBN: 4770021194