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Join The Dojo’s Master Instructor Todd Ryotoshi Norcross as he guides you through the fundamentals of the Japanese Sword. Learn the basics of the Katana as only Sensei Norcross can deliver with his no-nonsense and inspiring approach.

A must for all sword practitioners and martial arts enthusiasts.

This extended edition jam-packed lesson includes:

· Power of the Sword Intro

· Tips on purchasing the right sword for you

· Parts of the Sword

· Sword Cleaning Tips

· Creating an Obi (Sword Belt)

· How to grip the Katana

· Nukitsuke vs. Nukiuchi

· The Purpose of Iaido vs. Kenjutsu

· Saya Biki (Scabbard Removal)

· Dispelling Chiburi Myths

· Noto (Sheathing the Blade)

· Aligning the blade for precise drawing

· “Casting the Blade” for good form

· Rei (Etiquette) and Bowing onto the Mats

· Ippon me - Mae Kata from Seiza

· Happo Giri - 8 directional solo cutting drill

· Nine Kamae Stances with defenses against an opponent

· Candle speed-cutting shorts

· Tameshigiri (Test Cutting) Demonstrations

Running time: 1 hour 37 minutes

"Ryotoshi" means "Knight of the Bright Blade of Truth".

Sensei Norcross has been studying the sword since the age of twelve. He received his first Black Belt

in 1987. Sr. Budo Ranks (9th Dan, 9th Dan, 3rd Dan)

Cincinnati, Ohio

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