Yawara Kubotan with Perez Carrillo (On Demand)

The yawara is a traditional Japanese weapon with a history spanning more than a thousand years. Originally associated with Buddhist ceremonial practice, its martial applications evolved from techniques in tanto-jutsu, where practitioners learned to control an opponent while keeping the blade sheathed to minimize the risk of serious cuts or excessive bleeding. Over time, this simple handheld baton proved remarkably versatile and effective, becoming a valuable tool for both civilian self-defense and law enforcement.

In this instructional program, Enrique Perez-Carrillo, 7th Dan Black Belt and son of the founder of Yawara-Jitsu, presents the complete black belt curriculum for the yawara. Through clear, detailed instruction, he demonstrates striking techniques (atemi), pressure-point applications, joint locks, chokeholds, takedowns, control and escorting techniques, and advanced methods for safely restraining an opponent. The program also features an advanced kata that showcases the yawara's versatility and the many ways this compact weapon can be applied in practical self-defense situations.