The first book that Oyama Masao sensei of my teacher wrote was released today, 10th December.
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/book/3702803/
I hope that many sword people read this book.
IAIDO Shinkage-Ryu, Photo Technical Book with DVD
(Mind and body to strengthen with a Japanese sword)
Published on 10th December, 2005
By Oyama Masao Sensei.
Written in only Japanese. Published by TAIIKU & SPORTS. 192 pages. Comes with a full color DVD in which the author plays 17 tachi-wazas(standing forms), 20 suwari-wazas(sitting forms), and basic movements for students. You can study all basic and applied wazas visually from both book and DVD even though you don't understand the Japanese language.
A special essay of Sonny Chiba, the movie star who is a friend of Oyama sensei appears in the first 7 pages. Sonny Chiba is known as the only man who can completely play Yagyu Jubei.
A Special Essay by J.J. Sonny Chiba
Chapter 1 What is IAIDO?
Chapter 2 Advantages of lessons of IAIDO
Chapter 3 Manners to have a Japanese sword
Chapter 4 History of Shinkage-Ryu Iaido
Chapter 5 Commentary of practical skills
Chapter 6 Application of Shinkage-Ryu Iaido to jujutsu and aikijujutu