Tetsuzan Kuroda 8: Iaijutsu, Kenjutsu, Jujutsu DVD

Volume 8 - Sword, Jujutsu, Iai: The Trinity of Ancient Martial Arts

Learn the Secrets of High-Level Practitioners in Three Ancient Martial Arts Schools

Kuroda Tetsuzan, a renowned figure in the world of ancient martial arts, needs no introduction among enthusiasts. He is the headmaster of five ancestral schools: Komagawa Kaishinryu Kenjutsu, Shishin Takumaru-ryu Jujutsu, Minyaryu Iaido, Tsubaki Kotengu-ryu Bojutsu, and Seigyoku Koguri-ryu Sakkatsu-jutsu. He embodies the original principles of ancient martial arts in the present era through his profound dedication.

Through his diligence, Kuroda has elucidated the artistry of martial movement and bodily application, revealing what constitutes a martial body achievable only through "kata." Now, he presents the pinnacle of ancient martial arts movements, practiced within three of his family's schools.

Content:

• Komagawa Kaishinryu Kenjutsu: Practical Technique - First Form "Mentsuke" Essence
• Minyaryu Iaido: Essence of "Kusa no Tachi" (Grass Sword)
  • Demonstrations: "Shin no Tachi" (True Sword), "Gyo no Tachi" (Walking Sword), "Kusa no Tachi" (Grass Sword), "Yoko Barai" (Horizontal Sweep), "Shaba Harai" (Diagonal Sweep)
• Shishin Takumaru-ryu Jujutsu: Essence of "Kirisaki" (Cutting Technique)
  • Demonstrations: "Tsukimoto no Maki" (Moon Element Scroll), "Koshi no Ken" (Hip Sword), "Ken Kiri" (Sword Cut), "Nensetsu" (Twist and Break), "Uragen" (Reverse Sword), "Kote Midare" (Wrist Disorder), "Isoku" (One Leg)

Technical Commentary and Instruction

Instructor: Kuroda Tetsuzan

Born in 1950 in Saitama Prefecture, Kuroda Tetsuzan learned his family's martial arts from his grandfather, Taiji Tetsushinzai. He continues to pursue the authentic movements of martial arts with his disciples at the Fushukan Dojo. Kuroda is his real name. He remains a star-like presence in the modern competitive martial arts world, admired by many martial arts enthusiasts who seek authenticity.

Language: Japanese

Run time: 58 min.

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