Nicklaus Suino is a sixth-degree black belt in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido. He is codirector of the iaido division and director of the judo division of the Shudokan Martial Arts Association, and is a regional director of the North American branch of the International Martial Arts Federation. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan, and teaches iaido and other martial arts at seminars throughout North America. Information on his seminars can be found at www.artofjapaneseswordsmanship.com.
A Manual of Eishin-Ryu laido
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Paperback / Weatherhill / 264 pages / 7 x 10
ISBN 978-1-59030-483-9 / July 2008
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The original purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing; today it is practiced as a martial art, one that improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. This manual of Eishin-Ryu...
A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido
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Paperback / Weatherhill / 264 pages / 7 x 10
ISBN 978-0-8348-0300-8 / June 1994
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The original purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing. This manual of Eishin-Ryu or "Pure Faith" iaido teaches the most widely practiced sword style, and is illustrated with step-by-step drawings to help students, from beginners...
Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts
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Hardcover / Weatherhill / 160 pages / 5 1/2 x 7 1/4
ISBN 978-0-8348-0568-2 / March 2006
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Budo, or traditional Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is about more than learning how to fight; true budo is a way of seeking and grasping meaning in life. Traditional Japanese martial arts have close ties to Zen Buddhism, and students of such arts as iaido, kendo, aikido, judo, kyudo,...
Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts
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Paperback / Weatherhill / 160 pages / 5 1/2 x 7 1/4
ISBN 978-0-8348-0573-6 / January 2007
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Budo is about learning more than how to fight; true budo is a way of seeking and uncovering meaning in life. Here, Nicklaus Suino, one of the leading iaido teachers in North America, gives expert advice on how to get the most from training in traditional Japanese martial arts such as iaido, kendo,...
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Paperback / Weatherhill / 112 pages / 7 x 10
ISBN 978-0-8348-0339-8 / February 2005
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To become an expert swordsman, one must pay close attention to detail, be highly self-critical, and practice diligently every day under the guidance of a good teacher. Unfortunately, contact time with a worthy mentor is limited for most. Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship fills...
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Paperback original / Weatherhill / 184 pages / 7 x 10
ISBN 978-1-59030-489-1 / December 2007
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After years of practicing persistently and developing technical prowess, advanced students in the Japanese sword arts need to cultivate a strategic mind if they are to advance to the rarefied level of master swordsperson. Rather than passively absorbing the sword techniques, an ambitious student...