Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 1: Basic Sword Program by Masayuki Shimabukuro
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Actor: Masayuki ShimabukuroDirector: Black Belt Communications
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Bayview Entertainment/Widowmaker
DVD Reviews of Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 1: Basic Sword Program by Masayuki Shimabukuro
DVD Review: Excellent in every way
Summary: 5 Stars
This video deals with the MJER (muso jikiden eishen-ryu) style of iaido, which is probably the most popular and has a very large number of kata (around 60, and even more if one includes the jodo techniques and waza), providing great diversity and range in the techniques and waza.
I am primarily an instructor of other arts (Kali & JKD), but earned my black belt under Hanshi Shimabukuru a few years back. I wanted to get some knowledge and skill in this famous art even though my main interests lay elsewhere.
I'm glad I did, and that I hooked up with Hanshi's organization. It's a class act in every way, from the quality of the instruction to the people involved, who have always been very professional and dedicated in their desire to disseminate the art of iaido. To help with that end Hanshi came out with this volume.
I've seen many iaido books and videos and sets and this is still my favorite one. This volume goes over basic techniques and principles that are essential to the art, from how to hold the sword to the basic drawing and sheathing techniques. It also covers some etiquette, construction of the sword and its parts, cutting straw mats, and a bit of history. I own the earlier five volume series that Hanshi did back in the 90s also, and that's worth picking up too and has all the waza series, from basic to advanced. Overall a fine video that will help you get started in your iaido studies, or to help you review if you already have an instructor.
DVD Review: Great Companion for Flashing Steel
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great companion DVD for Flashing Steel, 2nd edition: Mastering Eishin-Ryu Swordsmanship.
It covers Nukitsuke, Furikaburi, Kirioroshi, Chiburi, Noto, Tameshigiri. It also has two 2 person exercises.
Production values are first rate, the demonstrations are masterful, and the voice "acting" is acceptably good.
DVD Review: Quality Instruction for Real Swordsmaship
Summary: 5 Stars
This video is for those who want to learn the correct method of Japanese Swordsmanship. Not the flashy stuff you see in movies or at a Karate tournament. Swordsmanship is about the little things such as distance, timing and get this .... PROPER TECHNIQUE! If you want to learn what was taught 400 years ago, in the time honored tradition then this is the DVD for you. They will take you step by step, show, explain and demonstrate everthing you will need to become a swordsman. If you want to look like some anime character, then sorry, this is not for you!DVD Review: Good educational DVD for the katana
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the best instructional DVD I have yet viewed on the samurai sword, the katana. Lots of basic info, although there could have been more. I can't wait to see volumes 2 and 3.DVD Review: Basic is basic..
Summary: 4 Stars
When you read the title of this dvd, it clearly states, and literally, what it is going to introduce you to. Basics. I have never truly wielded a sword and I have never practiced any type of swordsmanship, but I can see the basics of this being extremely basic. What, thats 3 times I've said it now? It shows what you want to see, but I cannot tell if it's what you NEED to see. I personally find it to be a great dvd to start with and so long you practice daily and improve your form, the kata will fill the ends. Goodluck to those in and about.
Description of Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 1: Basic Sword Program by Masayuki Shimabukuro
Samurai Swordsmanship from Black Belt Magazine features Black Belt Hall of Fame member Masayuki Shimabukuro (Weapons Instructor of the Year, 2006) and his senior student, Carl E. Long, demonstrating and explaining the history, construction, rituals and techniques associated with the samurai sword. Volume 1 covers basic concepts and features interviews with both instructors. Topics include mat cutting, forms, uniform care, sword etiquette, cleaning your weapon, thrusts, drawing and sheathing the sword and much more.General DVDs
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