books.google.com - Focusing his expertise on the techniques and history of the bokken葉he wooden training sword used by both ancient samurai and today's swordsmen葉he author maintains that training with the bokken is important on two levels for the modern practitioner: to build the physical stamina, rhythms, and adroit...http://books.google.com/books/about/Bokken_Art_of_the_Japanese_Sword.html?id=1ZhxhhVaQtcC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBokken Art of the Japanese Sword