Ryukyu Kobujutsu Buki Jutsu Vol 1 DVD with Kiyoshi Yogi

Definitive Edition of Ryukyu Kobudo Weapon Techniques!

A systematic presentation of various weapon techniques passed down in Okinawa, including staff, sai, nunchaku, and tonfa, by the International Ryukyu Kobudo Yogi Association dedicated to their preservation. This is the first complete instructional work meticulously introducing these techniques. The beginner's section covers the basics, supplementary exercises, forms, and their breakdown for staff, sai, and nunchaku.

Contents:

Staff Techniques (Bo Jutsu)

• Explanation of the staff
• Basic movements of Bojutsu
• Supplementary movements of Bojutsu
• Supplementary exercises for the staff
• Basic ways of standing
• Staff forms: "Shushi no Kon (Sho)"
• Form breakdown (Kata no Bunkai)

Sai Techniques (Sai Jutsu)

• Explanation of the sai
• Basic movements of Saijutsu
• Supplementary movements of Saijutsu
• Sai form: "Tsukenshitahaku no Sai"
• Form breakdown (Kata no Bunkai)

Nunchaku Techniques (Nunchaku Jutsu)

• Explanation of the nunchaku
• Basic movements of Nunchaku
• Supplementary exercises of Nunchaku
• Ways of changing the grip of Nunchaku
• Nunchaku form: "Seiryu Nunchaku"
• Form breakdown (Kata no Bunkai)

Featuring:

Kiyoshi Yogi Born on April 29, 1955, in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. His martial arts career is adorned with numerous prestigious achievements, including winning the Senior Sai and Bo divisions at the 1st Okinawa Traditional Karate and Kobudo World Tournament in 1999, claiming two titles. In 2001, he secured victories in the Senior Sai and Karate Kata divisions at the 2nd Okinawa Traditional Karate and Kobudo Atlanta World Tournament, achieving another two titles. At the 1st Nishihara Town Karate and Kobudo Tournament in 2002, he won all divisions of Karate Kata, Kobudo Sai, and Bo. In 2011, he attained two titles in Nunchaku and Tonfa at the "Xishan Cup" International Karate and Martial Arts Exchange Tournament held in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China. He has clinched five titles at international tournaments, setting unprecedented milestones. He founded the International Uechi-ryu Karate-do and Ryukyu Kobudo Yogi Association on November 11, 1999. From 1998 to 2000, he performed demonstration performances at the All Japan Karate-do Championship hosted by Shorin-Kan, and in 2004, he conducted the opening demonstration at the 1st Shorin-Kan World Tournament. On April 30, 2005, he received a pure gold certificate of appreciation from Ma Ying-jeou, then Mayor of Taipei City and later President of Taiwan. From 2005 to 2007, he performed demonstration performances at the U.S. Consulate General and accomplished the feat of breaking six ice blocks with a knife hand strike. In 2008, he appeared as a special guest on the national network Nippon Television program, demonstrating martial arts. He continues to excel in various fields. President of the International Uechi-ryu Karate-do and Ryukyu Kobudo Yogi Association.

Language: Japanese with English subtitles

Run time: 81 min.

SPD-1863