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by Nami ryu Iai Jutsu
The first in a series of videos that give an in-depth look at the ancient Samurai arts, specifically iai jutsu. This video is a fascinating look into a practical and sophisticated art practiced by the Japanese Samurai; covering tactics, strategy, and practical applications of the techniques used by these warriors. The curriculum on the video covers solo live blade practice, interactive two man bokken kata, and tameshigiri. The style of Nami ryu is demonstrated by James Williams who has been studying and teaching martial arts for over 40 years. James Williams is the president of Bugei Trading Company, Inc. and has extensive knowledge of both classical Samurai arts as well as the swords that the Samurai used in practicing these arts. The techniques and strategies presented in this video are the product of over four decades of knowledge.
Running Time: 40 min

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Instruction by world-renowned Guro Rick Tucci
The Complete Rick Tucci 8-Volume Kali Video Series (OXM03) is an excellent and well rounded collection of Filipino Martial Arts instruction by Guro Rick Tucci. This series is a must have for anyone training in currently or interested in Filipino Martial Arts. (Tapes are not sold separately.) Vol. 1 (2 tapes): Lineage, Stick Grips, Basic Strikes & Blocks, Numbering Systems, Double Stick, Footwork, Basic Abecedario, 12 Areas of Kali, Stick & Dagger Basics, Single Stick, Basic Blocks, Sumbrada, Higot Hubad Lubad, Single Dagger Basics. Vol 2: Intermediate Double Stick, Drilling w/ Footwork, Single Stick, Sumbrada, Stick & Dagger, Tie-ups & Disarms, Single Dagger vs. Single Dagger, Palisut Flow, Intermediate Abecedario. Vol 3: Intermediate to Advanced Double Stick, Intermediate to Advanced Single Stick, Higot Hubad Lubad Variations, Breaking In and Out of Ranges, Intermediate to Advanced Stick & Dagger, Numerado, Intermediate to Advanced Abecedario. Vol 4: Impact Training, Advanced Sumbrada, Close Range Stick & Dagger, Mixed Abecedario, Environmental Training, Advanced Double Stick, Running Attacks, Sparring. Vol 5: Dagger Grip Variations, Double Dagger Abecedario, Dusarming from Static Positions, Disarming from Flow, Single Stick Disarms, Double Stick Disarms, Sword Disarms, Stick & Dagger Disarms. Vol 6: Single Dagger vs. Single Dagger Disarms, Double Dagger vs. Double Dagger Disarms, Stick Throws and Takedowns, Stick Locking from Standing Positions, Stick Locking on the Ground. Vol 7: Bo Staff-Drills & Training Methods using Single & Double End, Numbering System, 8-9-12-15 Count Drills, Abecedario, Contra Sumbrada, Thrusting & Sensitivity, Sparring w/ Real & Training Weapons. Vol 8: Sarong & Empty Hands-Stand Up and Ground Locks, Ckokes Throws & Strikes with a Flexible Weapon & Empty Hands, Grappling & Sparring with a Sarong, Empty Hand Entries to Sweeps & Throws.
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