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Starring: Master Masayuki
Shimabukuro
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Format: 7 DVD Complete Set
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Language: English Language
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Region: Region Free
As chairman of both the Jikishin-Kai International and the Nippon Kobudo Jikishin-Kai, Masayuki Shimabukuro Hanshi holds a great deal of personal responsibility for passing on the ancient traditions of Japanese martial arts to the modern world. Masayuki Hidenobu Shimabukuro Hanshi was born in March 1948 in Osaka, Japan.
His interest in Martial arts began as a teenager, when he studied Judo, Karate-do, Okinawan Kobudo weapons and other traditional Japanese martial arts. He achieved dan ranking in several of these arts before focusing his attention predominantly on Iaido (or Iaijutsu), the art of Samurai swordsmanship.
Shimabukuro Hanshi began his sword training in 1975 under the direct supervision of Miura Takeyuki Hidefusa, Hanshi, 20th generation grandmaster of Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu in Osaka, Japan. Shimabukuro Sensei was appointed Kokusai Bucho (International Chairman) of the Nippon Kobudo Jikishin-kai by Miura Hanshi, and entrusted with dissemination of authentic Eishin-ryu Samurai swordsmanship worldwide outside of Japan. Since that appointment, Shimabukuro Sensei has traveled throughout the world teaching Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido, Shindo Muso Ryu jojutsu and other traditional Samurai arts. He has established Jikishin-Kai International Training Groups and member schools in Europe, North America, South America, Central America, Asia and Australia.
Shimabukuro sensei is the senior-most student of Miura Takeyuki Hanshi and is presently the highest ranked member of the Nippon Kobudo Jikishin-kai under Miura Sensei in the world. He is also a direct student of Kenzo Mabuni, the deceased Grandmaster of Shito-Ryu Karate do Kai.
Masayuki Shimabukuro is presently ranked 8th dan in Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaido (Iaijutsu), 8th dan Shito-ryu Karate-do, 7th dan in Shindo Muso-Ryu Jojutsu and holds the coveted title of Hanshi in both Iaido and Karate-do. Hanshi is the highest title one can achieve in the Traditional Japanese Martial Arts.
Shimabukuro
Hanshi has also received the official appointment by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai
as the International Director & Coordinator for DNBK Iai-do and Batto-do
divisions. He has also been awarded both
Hachidan and Hanshi in Iai-do by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai and is now
representing the DNBK International for teaching the art of swordsmanship and
budo outside of Japan.
01.
(Shoden
Waza) Samurai Sword Fundamentals & Beginning Level Sitting Techniques:
Learn
the fundamentals of Samurai Swordsmanship and the 12 Shoden Omori-Ryu Waza
(First Level Techniques) performed mainly from the Kneeling (seiza) posture,
and includes techniques for defense against single and multiple opponents.
(approx. 60 mins)
02.
(Chuden
Waza) Samurai Sword Intermediate Level Crouching Techniques:
Learn
the 10 Chuden Tatehiza Waza (Middle Level Techniques) also performed from the
tatehiza posture used by the samurai when relaxing, and include single and
multiple opponent defenses.
(approx. 38 mins)
03.
(Suwari
Waza) Samurai Sword Advanced Level Crouching Techniques:
Learn
the 8 Okuden Suwari Waza (Deep Level Seated Techniques) also performed from the
tatehiza posture used by Samurai while relaxing, and includes techniques for
single and multiple opponent defenses.
(approx. 45 mins)
04.
(Tudin
Waza) Samurai Sword Advanced Level Standing Techniques:
Learn
10 Okuden Tachi-Waza and 3 Okuden Itomagoi Waza (Deep Level Seated Techniques)
of 450-Year-Old Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu (ancient style Iaido). These
techniques are performed mainly from a standing or walking position and include
techniques for defense against single and multiple opponents. The techniques
are shown in both regular speed and slow motion from different angles for the
greatest ease in learning. Bunkai (application of techniques) is also
demonstrated at regular and slow motion speeds for each Waza.
(approx. 60 mins)
05.
(Katachi)
Samurai Sword Partner Exercises:
Learn
the 10 Tachi-Uchi no Kurai (Katachi) exercises. These two-man partner exercises
utilize the bokken (wooden sword) to practice attack and defense techniques
with the Samurai Sword. These prearranged sparring techniques are essential to
understanding and applying the principles of Samurai Swordsmanship under
realistic conditions. The techniques are shown in both regular speed and slow
motion for different angles for the greatest ease in learning.
(approx. 50 mins)
06.
(Seitei
Kata) Samurai Sword – 10 Standardized Katas
Learn
the 10 Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Seitei Iai Kata (Seitei Kata) as performed in
450-Year-Old Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu (ancient style Iaido). These kata
are adapted from several of Japan’s most popular styles by the All Japan Kendo
Federation for standardized performance by practitioners of Kendo and other
martial arts. A must for those who want to compete in Kendo tournaments and
events.
(approx. 60 mins)
07.
Samurai
Sword: “History & Traditions” Informative Interview
Visit
with Shimabukuro Sensei and learn much of the history, traditions and folklore
of this style of Iaido. He discusses Samurai legends, including Miyamoto
Musashi, nomenclature of the Samurai Sword, and the basics of Samurai
philosophy.
(approx. 45 mins)
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