Fundamental Techniques of Kendo Nito Niten-Ichi Ryu Musashi Kai DVD

The groundbreaking first DVD for those aspiring to learn dual swords or currently studying them!

In contemporary kendō where single-sword techniques dominate, Nitenn Ichi-ryu Musashikai boldly teaches and competes with dual swords. Master the art of freely wielding two bamboo swords in any situation, showcasing an array of astonishing techniques. Detailed explanations of the dual sword kendō technical system are provided, along with rare footage of the late Arakane Nitōsai!

CONTENTS:

● Understanding Nitenn Ichi-ryu

• Nitenn Ichi-ryu and Dual Sword Techniques
• Significance of Using Dual Swords
• Practical Application of Dual Swords in Modern Kendō
• Philosophy of Dual Sword Kendō

● Fundamentals of Contemporary Dual Sword Kendō

• Basic Aspects of Dual Swords in Modern Kendō
  • Regulations for Bamboo Swords in Dual Sword Kendō
  • Handling of Dual Swords
  • Right-hand and Left-hand Dual Swords
  • Etiquette of Drawing and Sheathing Swords in Modern Kendō
• Basic Techniques of Dual Sword Kendō
  • Mental Attitude
  • Posture and Gaze
  • Footwork
  • Grip Techniques
• Single-handed Strikes
  • Principles of Single-handed Strikes
  • Learning the Techniques of Single-handed Strikes
  • Training to Generate Powerful Strikes

● Techniques of Dual Sword Kendō (Basic Edition)

• Basic Strikes (Men, Kote, Do, Tsuki)
• Counterattacks (Counterattacks with Dual Swords, Receiving and Utilizing Counterattacks)

● Principles of Using Dual Swords

• Simultaneous Operation of Dual Swords
  • Sweeping with the Short Sword Simultaneously Striking Men
  • Sweeping with the Short Sword Simultaneously Striking Kote
  • Sweeping with the Short Sword Simultaneously Striking Do
  • Sweeping with the Short Sword Simultaneously Striking Tsuki
• Alternating Operation of Dual Swords
  • Striking from Behind with the Short Sword and Immediately Returning to Strike Men
  • Striking from the Front with the Short Sword and Returning to Strike Kote
  • Striking Downward with the Short Sword and Raising the Hand to Strike Do
• Usage of the Short Sword
  • Effective Use of the Short Sword
  • Strikes Using the Short Sword
  • Attaining Mastery Without Relying on the Short Sword
• Defensive Strategies with Dual Swords
  • Significance of Defense
  • Defending Against Men Strikes
  • Defending Against Kote Strikes on the Short Sword Side
  • Defending Against Kote Strikes on the Large Sword Side
  • Defending Against Do Strikes
  • Defending Against Tsuki Strikes

● Nitenn Ichi-ryu Musashikai

• Introduction to Nitenn Ichi-ryu Musashikai
  • Arakane Tomisaburo Nitōsai
  • Junosuke Nakamura, Jushoku Tenjin
• Activities of Nitenn Ichi-ryu Musashikai

Japanese language

81 min.

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