Kobudo

The Naginata is a traditional weapon used by feudal Japanese Samurai warriors similar to a spear with a curved blade. Its use is similar to that of a katana but it is shorter then a yari or spear, for this reason you can execute more attacks and...

To deepen our understanding of Aikido, the creation and evolution we must refer to its origins and its origins date back to ancient traditional Japanese sword handling. Unlike kenjutsu schools in the Bokken practice in Aikido we attack our opponent with...

Master Saito’s Jo techniques are considered the best of the best. In fact it is said that he obviously favored this weapon over most others because of its practicality. The Master not only teaches the basic simple techniques but he al;so will show...

Morihiro Saito was one of the senior students of the architect of Aikido Moreihei Ueshiba. In this production you will learn the entire sword syllabus of Aikido the way the master taught it to his disciples. You will learn not just the basic techniques...

In this DVD, you will be able to see many of the masters of karate in the early years, including Ed Parker, Peter Urban, Chuck Norris fighting Louis Delgado, Joe Lewis fighting Tom Lapuppett and many many more. Also included is Maestro’s Urban's...

Okinawan Legendary Kobudo Master Matayoshi Shinpo, was filmed shortly before his untimely death in September 1997. Master Matayoshi, along with his senior students, perform many of the traditional Okinawan weapons forms that he was taught by his father,...

In this video you will be introduced by Master Akeshi into the mysteries of the Jo. Youwill learn how to control this weapon, starting from its correct size and use depending on who is using it, to the complicated execution and learning process of the Jo...

Eisuke Akamine was a direct student of Taira Shinken and as well his senior student. He was the second President of “Ryu Kyu Kobudo Hozon Shinkokai” until his passing.Key Words: Karate, self defense,martial arts Like his teacher Taira he was...

Damian G Chambers narrates this extremely rare and valuable footage recovered from the archives of martial arts icon, Mel Bruno. This footage is presumed to be from the 1940s, shows Iaido, Kendo, Kenjitsu, Jo Do and Police Jo techniques never before seen...

Master Hokama is one of the most skilled Bo Masters in Okinawa. In this DVD you will learn rare bo forms from a true Okinawan Master of the Bo. You will also be taught all new combinations suitable for competitions, as well a the basics of the Bo. Key...

36 minutes long. Kanken Toyama moved to Tokyo in 1931 and one of his disciples soon became Hiroshi Kinjo. It was during this time that Kinjo became good friends with Richard Kim some say he was a teacher of Richard Kim. But Kim also met and trained with...

Considered one of America’s foremost pioneers in the art of Karate and kobudo, Richard Kim is caught on this DVD performing several of the classical weapons forms, including sai, bo and many more forms which date back to the 1700's.  Master...