Samurai Secrets

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SWORD SECRETS OF THE SAMURAI
2 DISC JAPANESE SWORDSMANSHIP INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

Take an incredible 3 1/2 hour journey into the mysterious realm of the Samurai. Learn training methods passed down for 800 years never before revealed to the outside world. See the ancient weapon of war, the razor sharp katana used with formidable precision.

For the first time ever, after 45 years of dedicated training as a disciple of Japanese clan Swordmasters in Budokai Ryu Kenjutsu, sword expert Phillip Hilzinger personally explains and fully demonstrates amazing techniques of deadly grace, speed, and power. “Sword Secrets of the Samurai” sets the benchmark for REAL Samurai combative swordsmanship.

For the dedicated practitioner it is a rare treasure of pure art form. Amazing self discipline and exceptional blade control are exhibited throughout. Witness a Master of fighting tactics methodically at work. A breathtaking swordsman with few equals.

For the inquisitive or the beginner all your curiosities and questions from A-Z will be answered. The most comprehensive swordsmanship details ever filmed of AUTHENTIC Samurai skills.

FEATURING ON DISC ONE
Introduction • Training safety advice • The uniform • The swords • The wooden sword (Bokken)
• Sword etiquette • Basic sword handling • Sword grips • Downward diagonal cut (Bokken) • The slicing principle • Sword safe handling • Defensive reaction cuts • Wooden sword practice • Steel training sword (Iaito) • Drawing and resheathing • Draw and resheath advice • Theory versus practicality • Downward diagonal cut (Iaito) • Downward diagonal cut practice • Posture • Three step moves instruction • Three step moves practice • Stances • Fighting stance (Multiple cutting angles) • Blocks and deflections • The original 38 ancient sword techniques • The sword cuts pattern • Sword cuts pattern practice • Test cutting (Tameshigiri)

FEATURING ON DISC TWO
Test cutting target preparation • Test cutting preparation • Slow demonstration test cutting • Thrusting methods instruction • Thrusts practice • Spontaneous speed cutting • One step moves instruction (20 Battodo) • One step moves practice • Circular battle drill • Circular battle drill practice • Two sword application • Short sword cutting • The retaining cord • Formal test cutting and etiquette • Hanging target practice • Training hall test cutting (Dojo Tameshigiri) • Multiple target cutting • Rock ledge test cutting • Test cutting balance practice • Heavy target cutting • Mind power cutting • Swinging target practice • Test cutting in water • Sand dunes action

This presentation is a preserved insight of authentic Samurai historical significance untainted by outside influences. Order your DVD copy of “Sword Secrets of the Samurai” today!

DVD SPECIFICATIONS
Running Time Approx. 3 hrs 30 mins / PAL Colour / NTSC (for USA & Canada) / 4:3 Screen Aspect Ratio / Stereo