■ Title ■ Everything You Need to Know About Kendo Judging ■ Author ■ Kunihide Koda ■ Publication Date ■ 2017 (1st Edition, 2nd Printing) ■ Contents ■ This book thoroughly explains practical know-how, detailed points of caution, and even the mental aspects of judging, which can be difficult to understand from the rules alone. A must-have for all judges, instructors, and competitors. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Basic Principles: The Fundamentals and Points for Improving Judging Techniques (Mindset as a Judge; Mindset for Becoming a Good Judge; Fundamentals and Points of Judging Techniques; Points for Accurate Observation and Judgment) Chapter 2: Rules for Valid Strikes and Judging Know-How (Conditions for a Valid Strike; Strikes That Are Easily Overlooked; Cases Where Judging is Difficult; When a Valid Strike Cannot (or Should Not) Be Awarded; When a Valid Strike Can Be Revoked) Chapter 3: Prohibited Actions (Fouls) and Judging Points (Understanding and Identifying Prohibited Actions; Prohibited Actions; Cases Where Judging Prohibited Actions is Difficult; Points to Note in Tsubazeriai (Blade-to-Blade Contact)) Chapter 4: Judges' Attire, Conduct, Flag Signals, and Announcements (Judges' Attire, Appearance, and Conduct; Handling of Judging Flags; Entering/Exiting the Arena, Line-ups, and Substitutions; Flag Signals and Announcements) ■ Condition ■ Slightly noticeable crease on the cover. However, apart from the above, there are no noticeable stains, tears, or writing, and it is relatively clean. The book will be cleaned with a disinfectant wipe and shipped in vinyl packaging. ■ Shipping Method ■ Yu-Packet