Katana - The Art of Katori Shinto Ryu Iaijutsu DVD by Nobutoshi Otake

Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu, founded by Iizasa Choisai Ienao during the mid-Muromachi period (1336–1573) in the Katori region of Shimosa Province (present-day Katori City, Chiba Prefecture), is one of Japan's oldest surviving martial traditions. Recognized as the source from which many Japanese martial arts have evolved, the school preserves a comprehensive curriculum encompassing martial techniques, battlefield strategy, philosophy, and character development.

Riichi Kitano Menkyo/Shihandai is descended from a samurai family. His primary teachers and mentors are Otake Risuke Shihan and Otake Nobutoshi Shihan of the Shinbukan Dojo in Japan.

Masashi Odate Menkyo/Shihandai is also descended from a samurai family. He serves as the International Shihandai and Chief Instructor for the United States. He currently teaches at the Irvine, Redlands, and Glendale Dojos.

Malte Stokhof Menkyo/Shihandai is the senior-most International Shihandai. He has dedicated decades to preserving and promoting Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu as its representative instructor in Vietnam, making a lasting contribution to the tradition's continued growth and preservation.

Katana Instruction Includes:

• Sword Drawing (Nukitsuke)
• Tsuka (Handle Grip)
• Chiburi (Blood-Shaking Technique)
• Cutting Mechanics
• Sageo Handling
• Two Drawing Methods
• Footwork
• Practical Technique Applications
• Samurai Philosophy
• Draw-Cut Techniques
• And much more!