Japanese Sword DVDs


Advanced Kendo List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $29.77 You save $0.18!	Advanced Samurai Swordsmanship (3-DVD Set) List Price: $69.95 Our Price: $69.77 You save $0.18!	All Japan Kendo Federation: Nihon Kendo Kata List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!

It looks simple! From up to down, at the adequate moment and Poof! In a second both bodies close in while the sables strike between shouts. Kendo is one of those Japanese Art in which it is extremely difficult to find good instructional videos about.	Rise to the next level of sword mastery with this three-disc samurai DVD set! In Advanced Samurai Swordsmanship, Japanese sword master Masayuki Shimabukuro and his senior student, Carl E. Long, delve deeper into the elegance of body-and-weapon movement that defines personal mastery of the legendary samurai sword.	Kendo is the art of modern Japanese swordsmanship. Its roots lie deep in Japanese culture and the spirit of the samurai warrior. Kendo originated a thousand years ago from kenjutsu an earlier ancestral form of swordsmanship using real swords on the battlefield and traces its origins back to Japan's ancient martial culture. Features: The ten kata of kendo performed masterfully by members of the All Japan Kendo Federation. This "rare" instructional materials shows you every detail of these kata and the correct way to perform each kata.


Classical Iaido List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $29.77 You save $0.18!	Cutting Through The Mystery, Volume 1: Japanese Military Iai-Batto-Do List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!	Iaido List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $29.77 You save $0.18!

This DVD features: You will learn all of the culture and etiquette of Japanese Iaido from a Japanese Iaido Kendo Master. You will be educated and given an appreciation for the art of both Kendo and Iaido.	Learn from the master who learned from the masters... Written and produced by Master Dana Abbott, the DVD version of Cutting Through the Mystery is a must-have treasury of unique, step-by-step instructions for every martial artist and Japanese sword practitioner. This DVD features: Offers the traditionalist an in-depth look at sword technique and application. It breaks down the basic eight forms of the Japanese military Iai-Batto-do system and movements into step-by-step instructions. You will learn correct and practical methodology on how to execute sword technique in a simple and direct no-nonsense approach.	In this video Master Sueyoshi teaches us the Art of Iaido, the art of "cutting unsheathing". With this DVD you will learn: Kamae Kumidachi Basic combat techniques Special techniques Formality of rules


Iaido, Volume 2: Sen No Sen and Go No Sen List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $29.77 You save $0.18!	Iaido, Volume 3: Advanced & Special Training List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $29.77 You save $0.18!	Introduction To Bokken List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!

This second video is dedicated to the Sen No Sen and Go No Sen techniques. With this DVD you will learn: Against Seigan in all of its variations Against Jodan and against Hasso By Master Sueyoshi	In this his third works on Iaido, the art of unsheathing the Japanese sword, Master Sueyoshi Akeshi uncovers for us methods of training special and new techniques, which on this particular occasion are nearer to the ancient forms of the style. With this DVD you will learn: New Kumi-Dachi, Tomoenuki and their variants techniques for use against two opponents. Haia-Nuke or fast unsheathing. Idari Wuki or work with the left side of the body to correct the imbalances and strengthen the normal unsheathinng. Surprising exercises to improve the notions of distance and speed.	Master Holan provides expert instruction in this introduction to the Bokken DVD. In this DVD he offers over an hour of instruction in both forward and reverse direction, slow with explanation and then performed at regular speed. Introduction to Bokken covers: Sword Etiquette One Handed Idols Two Handed Idols Reverse Idols Short Form


Introduction to Bokken & Kobudo List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $29.77 You save $0.18!	Japanese Swordsmanship Volume 2: Iaido The Art of Fast Draw List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!	Japanese Swordsmanship: The Art of the Samurai List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!

This DVD discusses and demonstrates: Introduction to bokken Striking Proper gripping Target areas Two-man practice Grand championship free form two-sword kata Introduction to kama Introduction to naginata Formal sword handling	Learn the Explosive Kata of Iaido! - The Fast Draw Art of the Samurai! Features: Master Swordsman Hanshi Ken Penland shows you how to perform each kata with the katana - The Razor Sharp Weapon of the Samurai! Five Two-Man Fighting Kata or kumitachi unique to Japanese Swordsmanship. The Samurai tested their swords on the corpses of convicts and on live prisoners. Today swords are tested on columns of damp straw (kono) or green bamboo (taki).	This new and exciting video explains the history of Japanese Swordsmanship and how to properly use the katana - the sword of the samurai. Features: The basic postures and cuts used in Japanese Swordsmanship. The art of quick draw. This video shows the two-man fighting kata of swordsmanship How to properly use this razor sharp weapon for tamaeshigiri or test cutting targets A must for the serious student of the sword! By Hanshi Ken Penland.


Kendo List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $29.77 You save $0.18!	Official Guide to Beginner's Kendo/Iaido List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $29.77 You save $0.18!	Tanto Jutsu: The Samurai's Deadly Knife Fighting Art List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!

Masters Naka and Morikawa bring us an outstanding visual illustration of Kendo, an art not very well known in the western countries, but incredibly popular in Japan. This DVD covers: Techniques Rituals Uniforms Warm up	This DVD features: Aimed at the novice who wants to attain a solid foundation of the practice of both kendo and iaido. World renowned martial arts expert Jim Wilson teaches correct basic skills which lead you to becoming a quality kendo and or iaido practitione.	The Tanto is a deadly Japanese knife or dagger carried by the samurai as an auxiliary weapon. This short blade was often used as a utility blade but its effectiveness in close-quarter combat is truly awesome. It was constantly carried by the samurai and not left at the door when paying a visit. The Tanto is used to slash, thrust, or chop an opponent into submission. This DVD presents: The rarely seen techniques of Tanto Jutsu--the Samurai's knife Fighting Art! Many of the samurai's deadly self defense techniques using the Tanto. Two-man kata for the Tanto as well as text cutting!


The 8 Deadly Samurai Sword Cuts of Miyamoto Musashi: Niten Ichi Ryu, Volume 1 List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!	The 8 Deadly Samurai Sword Cuts of Miyamoto Musashi: Niten Ichi Ryu, Volume 2 List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!	The 8 Deadly Samurai Sword Cuts of Miyamoto Musashi: Niten Ichi Ryu, Volume 3 List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!

The complete sword style of Miyamoto Musashi - Japan's Greatest Swordsman. This rare style has never before been put on DVD! Volume 1: History Arm-ups Basics Kamae The Eight Deadly Cuts Happo no Giri Fighting techniques Nito-two sword style Musashi Style Test Cutting!	The complete sword style of Miyamoto Musashi - Japan's Greatest Swordsman. This rare style has never before been put on DVD! Volume 2: Advanced long sword (Daito) versus short sword kata short sword (Kodachi) versus long sword kata Musashi Style Test Cutting!	The complete sword style of Miyamoto Musashi - Japan's Greatest Swordsman. This rare style has never before been put on DVD! Volume 3: Advanced Eight Deadly Cuts Long sword (Daito) versus long sword kata Musashi Style Test Cutting!


This is Kendo Today List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $24.77 You save $0.18!

Finally! An instructional video on the art of Kendo, Japanese Swordsmanship. This DVD presents: The techniques of modern Kendo. Kendo is both an arta and an exciting sport, and it's roots lie deep in the culture of Japan and the spirit of the Samurai. How to wear the dogu (protective armor) The use of the shinai (bamboo sword) Dojo etiquette Fighting postures, stances, footwork, basic strikes, warm up drills (Kiri Kaeishi)


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