Kenjutsu Sword Kihon Basics DVD by Todd Norcross

In this special video, the student will be guided through the basics of the Japanese katana. Includes instruction on:

Etiquette
Drawing and sheathing
Distancing and footwork
The required stances (kamae)
Nine directional cutting
Parts of the samurai sword

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.