DVD and Video
In this DVD, Obata Toshishiro-sensei demonstrates the basic curriculum and techniques of bojutsu practice. Learning the bo (six-foot staff) is the foundation for learning all pole weapons, such as the jo (short staff) and yari (spear).
Included are kamae (stances), mawashi (twirling exercises), basic striking, as well as bo kata (forms) and kumite (sparring), all performed by Obata Toshishiro-sensei, assisted by Obata Yoko-sensei. Special features include slow- motion sequences, step-by-step repetitions, and alternative views of techniques performed. English DVD.
Price=$29.95 U.S. (not including shipping and any applicable tax)
SHIPPING DATA: Weight= .25 pounds, Size= 5.5 X 9 inches
This DVD covers ashisabaki or footwork, the foundation of any martial art. Obata Toshishiro-sensei demonstrates various ashisabaki exercises, as well as taiso (body warmups), taisabaki (body movement), and sotai (partner practice, using sword on some techniques).
Obata Yoko-sensei assists. Special features include 3-dimensional movement grids superimposed upon the demonstrations for easy following, slow-motion sequences, and alternate views of techniques. Also includes a bonus tameshigiri (sword test-cutting) demonstration by Obata Toshishiro-kaiso. English DVD.
Price=$29.95 U.S. (not including shipping and any applicable tax)
SHIPPING DATA: Weight= .25 pounds, Size= 5.5 X 9 inches
Aikido — Self-Defense Techniques
Produced in France. Obata-kaiso demonstrates some of the harder, effective aspects of Aikido and Aikibujutsu.
Also includes Yukishiro Obata-sensei and other Aikibuken instructors. Semi-instructional. English DVD. Approx. 50 minutes.
Price=$29.95 U.S. (not including shipping and any applicable tax)
SHIPPING DATA: Weight= .25 pounds, Size= 5.5 X 9 inches
Shinkendo — Samurai Swordsmanship
This video incorporates stunning historical imagery and inspiring narration, with an emphasis on swordsmanship fundamentals, test-cutting, and total control of the sword. Also features exclusive footage of Obata-kaiso's record-setting kabutowari (helmet-splitting) test at the end. Shinkendo is a traditional but contemporary school that teaches practical and effective swordsmanship. English DVD. Approx. 50 minutes.
"All in all, I would have to call this the finest film documentary on Japanese swords and swordsmanship I've run across so far."
- Review by Steven Dick, TACTICAL KNIVES Magazine; Vol. 2, Number 3 1996.
Price=$29.95 U.S. (not including shipping and any applicable tax)
SHIPPING DATA: Weight= .25 pounds, Size= 5.5 X 9 inches
Filmed at the 1997 Australian Seminar in association with the Shudokan Yoshinkan aikido dojo, Obata-sensei conducts a demonstration of shinkendo and aikido.
Also features Joe Thambu-sensei (Yoshinkan), as well as demonstrations by other prominent budo instructors. VHS
Price=$20.00 U.S. (not including shipping and any applicable tax)
SHIPPING DATA: Weight= .65 pounds, Size= 5.5 X 9 inches
This CLASSIC video is still available. Includes aikijutsu and taihojutsu (arresting techniques), sojutsu (spear techniques), tameshigiri (test-cutting), bojutsu (long staff), and more.
This tape highlights some of the weapons, techniques and methods once used by Japan's bushi. So far, this has been the most requested video to date! Now available on both VHS and DVD.
Price=$29.95 U.S. (not including shipping and any applicable tax)
SHIPPING DATA: Weight= .65/.25 pounds, Size= 5.5 X 9/5.5 x 7.5 inches
An older video which outlines techniques from Toyama ryu battodo, Nakamura ryu battodo and various other battodo kata. Content includes: cutting demonstrations with wakizashi, katana and nito (two swords); history, proper grip, goho no kamae, kihon giri, happo giri, Toyama ryu kata, ichimonji suburi, goho battoho (kihon and jokyu), shoden no kata, nidan no kata (chuden sei), tameshigiri and sword cleaning.
Please be advised that the original production of this video incorrectly labeled all the forms as being Toyama ryu curriculum — which in actual fact only applies to the Toyama ryu kata. This video was designed to follow up the books Naked Blade and Crimson Steel. VHS
ON SALE! Price= $29.95 U.S. (retail price=$35.00 U.S)
Not including shipping and any applicable tax
A re-publication of the important film "The Ritual of the Sword," this video details the creation of a Japanese sword as forged by a Living National Treasure, Master Swordsmith Shohei Miyairi.
Also features swordsmanship demonstrations by Obata-kaiso and his son, Obata Yukishiro-sōke, shot at various seminars. Black & white, Japanese w/ English voiceover. VHS
Price=$29.95 U.S. (not including shipping and any applicable tax)
SHIPPING DATA: Weight= .65 pounds, Size= 5.5 X 9 inches
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