Intro to Sword & Aikido DVD with Kunimasa Matsuba
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Unveiling the Principles of Swordsmanship through Aikido Techniques
Kunimasa Matsuba, a master craftsman renowned for his award-winning sword-making and exceptional aikido skills, demonstrates how the principles of aikido are deeply rooted in the principles of swordsmanship. His early training in kendo and his life dedicated to living with the katana have profoundly influenced his approach to aikido. Kunimasa Matsuba is uniquely qualified to elucidate the intricate connections between the techniques of swordsmanship and aikido. This introductory volume offers an in-depth look into these principles.
Profile
Warm up Exercises
Tai Sabaki
Training Method 1 Cut down into a squat
Training Method 2 Left-Right Kesa Cut
Training Method 3 Swing Big and Cut Down
Interview 1
Tanren in Daily Movements
Tai Sabaki Expressed through Sword
Interview 2
Developing Ki with Training Partners Ikkyo
Developing Ki with Training Partners Nikyo
Developing Ki with Training Partners Sankyo / Yonkyo
Tsuki no Kote Gaeshi
Tsuki Variation 1
Tsuki Variation 2
Aiki Age
Kokyu Nage
Futari Dori Kokyu Nage
Interview 3
Kunimasa Matsuba began his journey in martial arts at the age of 11 with kendo and continued through his high school years. After graduating from university, he participated in an agricultural training program in the United States, where he gained recognition for teaching martial arts. Inspired to become a martial arts instructor upon his return to Japan, Matsuba studied iaido, kendo, karate, and other disciplines.
In 1983, Matsuba’s interest in sword-making led him to apprentice under master swordsmith Yasuhira Kobayashi. He later trained with Hiroki Ando, another senior apprentice, in Okayama. Matsuba obtained his swordsmith certification in February 1989 and established his forge at his home in Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Starting with Bizen-style swords, Matsuba transitioned to creating swords aimed at embodying the legacy of the Bizen Nagamitsu school. He is known for his bold yet refined craftsmanship, seeking to replicate the steel of ancient masterpieces through his own ironmaking process. Matsuba has received numerous accolades, including the President's Award from the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, the Kunzan Award, and the Kanshan Award.
Additionally, Matsuba has trained under Seishu Sunaoka, the head of the Banshinkan Aikido school, where he integrates sword principles into his aikido practice. His expertise in both sword-making and martial arts has earned him a distinguished reputation in the field.
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