Intro to Naginata Basics DVD by Wataru Suzuki
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Discover the ancient art of naginata, a weapon revered since battlefield times, now captivating practitioners with its blend of body control and weapon mastery. Presented by Suzuki Wataru, former All-Japan champion and current head coach of the Saitama Sakae High School Naginata Club, this instructional DVD is tailored specifically for boys eager to excel in competitive naginata.
Contents:
■ Structure of Naginata
- Introduction to the Naginata
■ Basic Movements
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Natural Posture and Etiquette
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Stances
- Middle Stance
- Lower Stance
- Hasso Stance
- Side Stance
- Upper Stance
- No Stance
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Body Movements
- Advancing Steps
- Walking Steps
- Opening Steps
- Stepping Steps
- Tsugiashi (Sliding Step)
- Comprehensive Practice of Body Movements
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Swinging Techniques
- Up and Down Swing
- Diagonal Swing
- Horizontal Swing
- Diagonal Swing from Below
- Backswing
- Comprehensive Swing Practice
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Striking Areas
- Front Strike
- Side Strike
- Throat Strike
- Torso Strike
- Kote (Forearm) Strike
- Shin (Lower Leg) Strike
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Striking Methods
- Upward Swing and Strike
- Grip Change and Strike
- Backswing and Strike
- Thrusting Techniques
- General Practice of Basics (Body Movement, Swing, Strike)
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Blocking Techniques
- Counter Striking
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Counterattack Techniques
- Demonstrations from First to Eighth Strikes
■ All Japan Naginata Forms
- Detailed Examination from First to Seventh Strikes
Instruction and Supervision:
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Suzuki Wataru
- Naginata Instructor and Member of the All Japan Naginata Federation Training Committee
- Teacher and Naginata Club Advisor at Saitama Sakae High School
- Born in 1969, Suzuki Wataru began his martial arts journey influenced by his mother and older sister, starting with kendo in elementary school. At International Budo University, he specialized in naginata, achieving significant success with two World Naginata Championship wins and four All Japan Men's Naginata Championship titles.
Language: Japanese
Length: 71 min. DVD
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