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Please note that the publisher and author of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

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Pictures and text copyright © 2008 by Cary Nemeroff

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Nemeroff, Cary.

Mastering the samurai sword: a full-color, step-by-step guide / Cary Nemeroff.—1st ed.

p. cm.

ISBN 978-0-8048-3955-6 (pbk.: alk. paper)

ISBN 978-1-4629-1625-2 (ebook)

1. Swords—Japan. 2. Swordplay—Japan. I. Title.

GV1150.2.N46 2008

739.7'220952—dc22

2008005618

ISBN-13: 978-0-8048-3955-6

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