Foundations of Togakure Ryu DVD by Masaaki Hatsumi

Comprehensive Martial Arts - Essence of Togakure-ryu Ninpo Taijutsu

Mastering its secret techniques is the 34th Soke, Masaaki Hatsumi. In this video, Soke Hatsumi himself publicly showcases these techniques for the first time in Japan. Togakure-ryu Ninpo Taijutsu, contrary to common perception, is a comprehensive mixed martial art derived from the history of combat and nurtured through the ninja's skills and spirit, refined to be highly practical for modern times.

Contents:

• Eight Basic Techniques: Front and Rear Reversal Captures
• Eight Fundamental Techniques: Rear Reversal Captures
• Unparalleled Capture
• Rock Throw
• Rock Drop
• Rock Kick
• Rock Knife Capture
• Three-Point Thrust
• Three-Point Hand Knife
• Double Rain Strike
• Rear Hand Knife Strike
• Three-Point Finger Thrust
• Three-Point Encircling Kick
• Encircling Kick Counter
• Floating Drop
• Deer Leg
• Shrimp Capture
• Hell Drop

Guidance and Supervision by: Masaaki Hatsumi
Born in 1931 in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture. He studied Togakure-ryu Ninpo and nine other schools of ninjutsu and traditional martial arts under the late Toshitsugu Takamatsu, inheriting the position of Soke. He played a pivotal role in the global ninja boom, particularly in the United States, earning high acclaim as a Master of Ninjutsu.

Language: English & Japanese

Run time: 40 min.

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