The compiled guidebook for the Black Dragon Association system of Kendo and Iaido, as founded and taught by Shihan Ernie Reynolds.

Deploys martial arts as a lens to analyze performance, power, and identity within the evolving fusion of Black and Asian American cultures in history and media.

This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is reflected in his central idea of the life-giving sword' - t

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.