Basic Throws of Budo DVD with Todd Norcross

Join us as we delve into great detail about the first set of fundamental throws in Japanese Budo/Ninjutsu.

This curriculum supplemental video will help you internalize some of the secrets to proper footwork and intelligent body positioning.  Learn the amazing off-balancing methods that the ninja are well-known for.

This is a must have for any practitioner of martial arts of any style.

Contents:

• Osoto Gake (Big Outer Hook)
• Harai Goshi (Hip Sweep)
• Gyaku Nage (Reverse Lock Throw)
• Ganseki Nage Family (Big Rock Throw) - (Otoshi – smash, drop), Oshi – push/lever)
• Uchi Mata (Inner Thigh Hook)
• Uchi Gake (Inside Hook)
• Hane Goshi Nage (Upward Hip Shake)
• Taki Otoshi (Waterfall Drop/Retreat/Unfinished throw)
• Itami Nage (Throwing with Pain)
• Ryu Sui Iki (Dragon Waterfalling) (Sutemi Principle : Giving your body weight to add to the movement)
• Tachi Nagare (Standing Flowing)
• Yoko Nagare (Sideways Flowing)
• Kuruma (Wheel Landing/throwing)
• Te Makura (Hand Support Throw)
• Tomoe Nage (Comma, whirling Throw)
• Uzu Maki (Vortex throwing i.e. Ryote Gake)
• Seoi Nage (Back throws)
• Kuki Nage (Air/Vacuum Throw)

About the Instructor:

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross is a veteran martial artist and instructor with more than four decades of training experience. He began studying Uechi-Ryu Karate as a child and earned his first black belt at age 17 before pursuing Ninjutsu under renowned instructor Stephen K. Hayes. Norcross later trained in Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu associated with Masaaki Hatsumi and holds senior teaching ranks in multiple martial arts systems. He has spent decades teaching traditional martial arts, self-defense, weapons, and personal development, and has served as a dojo owner and senior instructor.