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Hammerterz Forum collected issues 

Hammerterz Forum ran from 1994 to 1999 and remains the premier journal of western sword arts. While most of the world was getting their information from Hollywood, editor Christoph Amberger was publishing articles and information that would eventually spark and anchor a massive research boom in European swordsmanship. Amberger not only researched the subject, he is one of the very few people I'm aware of who has actually participated in duels with "sharps".  As a member of two of the most respected duelling fraternities in Germany he fought seven Mensuren with the bell-guard and basket-hilt Schläger between 1985 and 1987.

Chris has given SDKsupplies permission to collect and offer Hammerterz Forum to those who were not fortunate enough to obtain the journal as it was published. This is "must have" information for any serious student of the sword and SDKsupplies is extremely pleased to be able to provide it once again. Some reprinted articles from HF can be seen at The Journal of Western Martial Arts.

Hammerterz Forum Collected is 8x10 inches, and cerlox bound. It is 364 pages covering the Summer of 1994 to the Fall of 1999, the complete print run. 

$95 (includes shipping in North America) 


TIN/JJSA collected issues

Here is the modern history of Japanese sword in the west, collected in one place. The Iaido Newsletter and it's succesor the Journal of Japanese Sword Arts ran from 1989 to 2001 when the print versions were retired and the Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Sciences EJMAS.com took over. TIN/JJSA Collected are cerlox bound 8.5 x 11 inch manuals of approximately 100 pages each. (includes shipping in North America)
 

TIN/JJSA 
number		 Issues Dates order by card
1 1-17 Nov 89-Dec 91 $25 
2 18-28 Jan 92-Dec 92 $25 
3 29-40 Jan 93-Dec 93 $25 
4 41-52 Jan 94-Dec 94 $25 
5 53-64 Jan 95-Dec 95 $25 
6 65-70 Jan 96-June 96 $25 
7 71-76 July 96-Dec 96 $25 
8 77-81 Jan 97-May 97 $25 
9 82-87 June 97-Dec 97 $25 
10 88-92 Jan 98-June 98 $25 
11 93-97 July 98-Dec 98 $25 
12 98-102 Jan 99-May 99 $25 
13 103-105 June 99-Dec 99 $25 
14 106-109 Jan 00-Aug 00 $25 
15 110-112 Sept 00-Apr 01 $25 
All 15 
volumes		 1-112 Nov 89-Apr 01 $280 

NITEN ICHI RYU MANUAL

NIR-1 NITEN ICHI RYU: THE SWORD OF MUSASHI MIYAMOTO

8x11" 100 pgs. Kim Taylor.

$33 (includes shipping in North America) 

This book contains all the kata from the three levels of the Niten Ichi-ryu, long vs long sword, short vs long sword and "long and short" vs long sword. There are quick descriptions, detailed descriptions and over 200 illustrations. The book is cerlox bound for easy opening and use. Also included is a detailed history of Musashi, genealogy tables, and an interview with Sei Do Kai instructor Matsuo Haruna. 

NEW JODO MANUAL

LBJ-1 THE LITTLE BOOK OF JODO (I)

8x11" 140 pgs. Eric Tribe and Kim Taylor

$45 (includes shipping in North America) 

The Little Book of Jodo covers the ZNKR seitei jo. With over 500 black and white photos it covers the kihon tandoku (solo exercise), kihon sotai (partner basics exercise) and the kata (partner applications). 

IAIDO MANUALS

These Manuals are cerlox bound for ease of use while training. Kata are presented by a quick key reminder, general instructions on the physical movements, and then advanced notes including hints on movement and explanations of meaning. Each kata has two illustration sets, one showing the purpose of the kata and one detailing the movements from the front, and from the side. 

BBI-1 KIM'S BIG BOOK OF IAIDO (I)

The Manual

8X11" 108 pgs. Kim Taylor:

$33 (includes shipping in North America) 

Pronunciation guide, History of Japanese Sword, Sword schools and Kendo, Iai ranking requirements, List of waza names, Care and use of equipment, Etiquette, Sword basics, stances, suburi, Glossary of terms.

This book is not restricted to Iaido practice but forms a good general introduction to Japanese sword training. 

BBI-2 KIM'S BIG BOOK OF IAIDO (II):

Seitei Gata (Zen Ken Ren Iai)

8x11" 100 pgs. Kim Taylor

$33 (includes shipping in North America) 

All Japan Kendo Federation (ZNKR) Iaido forms (Seitei Gata Iai): History of Seitei Gata Iai, Forms 1-10, Quick Key, General Instructions and Advanced Notes. Lavishly illustrated. One of the easiest books to learn from. 

BBI-3 KIM'S BIG BOOK OF IAIDO (III):

Omori Ryu

8x11" 94 pgs. Kim Taylor

$33 (includes shipping in North America) 

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Seiza no bu (Omori Ryu): History of Omori Ryu, Forms 1-11, Quick Key, General Instructions and Advanced Notes. Notes on All Japan Iaido Federation practice are also included. Illustrated. 

BBI-4 KIM'S BIG BOOK OF IAIDO (IV):

Eishin Ryu

8x11" 127 pgs. Kim Taylor

$33 (includes shipping in North America) 

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Tate Hiza no bu. (Eishin Ryu): Detailed genealogy and history of Iai and other sword schools, Forms 1-10 and Haya Nuki (quick practice). 

BBI-5 KIM'S BIG BOOK OF IAIDO (V):

Oku Iai

8x11" 100 pgs. Kim Taylor

$33 (includes shipping in North America) 

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Oku Iai. Forms 1-8 Oku Iai Zawaza (Tate Hiza no Bu), Forms 1-10 Oku Iai Tachi Waza (standing forms) and Oku Iai Itomagoi 1-3 (Seiza no Bu). Six older practice forms not contained in the school curriculum are also included in this volume. 
 

BBI-SET ALL 5 BBI MANUALS

Save $25 with a complete set.

$140 (includes shipping in North America) 

OTHER BOOKS

PH-1 SONGS OF THE SWORD

5X8" 100 pgs. by Kim Taylor

$17 (includes shipping in North America) 

Philosophy of sword practice in sayings and poetry. Readers must manufacture the book before reading it. Assembly instructions are included. Please check the link for warnings before buying the book. 

OTHER ITEMS

C-1 IAI-JINX WRITING CARDS

$7 (includes shipping in North America) 

Sets of 10 5x8 inch writing cards each with a different Iai-Jinx cartoon from our own Jeff Broderick. Envelopes included of course. Now's your excuse to answer all your budo correspondence.



 
 

Copyright stuff

I know you guys can rip and burn the DVDs, copy the videotapes and photocopy the manuals, and in the interests of spreading the art, maintaining my sanity and simple time constraints, I'm likely not going to come after you if you do, but hey, we don't really charge all that much for what you get and those payments help produce more instructional material.  If you want to share these materials around why not just drop us a line and ask us about bulk discounts.

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