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This years theme was Shindenfudo-ryu Dakentaijutsu Happobiken, Taijutsu & Sword – (Bujinkan sword basics & advanced).
The theme of this DVD is understanding the natural body movement in fighting. Included on this video is taijutsu techniques (unarmed fighting). This video includes techniques from all the levels of Shindenfudo-ryu, Ten/Chi/Shizenshigoku no kata. Unarmed defences against punches, kicks and grappling situations. Tachi-waza (standing techniques) and Chi-waza (ground fighting techniques). Weapons are also included in most of the techniques.
Two techniques from Gyokko-ryu was also studied thoroughly.
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This years theme was Shindenfudo-ryu Dakentaijutsu Happobiken, Taijutsu & Sword – (Bujinkan sword basics & advanced).
The theme of this DVD is understanding the natural body movement in fighting. Darren taught many techniques from Shindenfudo-ryu and the feelings of Iken-hassô, Biken-isshun, and much much more. There is three dvd’s in this box set…
You can buy the download files separately or all three for a good discount.
100 minutes, 1.9 Gb for $19.99 (H.264, 480p) Available as download or DVD
This years theme was Shindenfudo-ryu Dakentaijutsu Happobiken, Taijutsu & Sword – (Bujinkan sword basics & advanced).
The theme of this DVD is understanding the natural body movement in fighting. Included on this DVD is taijutsu techniques (unarmed fighting). The basic forms, the ura-waza and henka is taught. Also some simple techniques and training drills.
96 minutes, 1.6 Gb for $19.99 (H.264, 480p) Available as download or DVD
This years theme was Shindenfudo-ryu Dakentaijutsu Happobiken, Taijutsu & Sword – (Bujinkan sword basics & advanced).
The theme of this DVD is understanding the natural body movement in fighting. Included on this video is taijutsu techniques (unarmed fighting). The basic forms, the ura-waza and henka is taught. Also some simple techniques and examples on how to use the long sword in the school. Techniques covered on this DVD is…
天の型 TEN NO KATA (first level)
1. 日撃 NICHIGEKI 2. 月肝 GEKKAN 3. 風靡 FÛBI 4. 雨龍 URYÛ 5. 雲雀 UNJAKU 6. 雪やく SETSUYAKU 7. 霧散 MUSAN 8. 霞雷 KARAI
地の型 CHI NO KATA (second level)
1. 理拳 RIKEN 2. 心拳 SHINKEN 3. 雷拳 RAIKEN
秘券一瞬 BIKEN ISSHUN (Sword techniques)
1. 一本目 FIRST TECH 2. 二本目 SECOND TECH 3. 三本目 THIRD TECH
Including various applications to different situations (henka).
Note: The instructions was in English.
Recorded: Recorded in Eskilstuna February 2006 and Stockholm March 2006
A seminar in Kaigozan Dojo with Shawn Gray from Japan.
This was the 6′th seminar (excl a few Tai Kai and extra trainings) with Mr.Shawn Gray at Kaigozan Dojo in Stockholm Sweden. The theme this time was Gyokko-ryu Kosshijutsu Happobiken, Bojutsu, Ukemi, Sanshin no kata.
Shawn was teaching Taihenjutsu ukemi, breakfalling. Sanshin no kata, five basic movements which can be said to be the roots of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, it is also very important basics from Gyokko-ryû. The Gyokko-ryû techniques Kô, Shunu, Shunsoku, Iaifuji was also taught with a lot of variations, both without weapons and also with weapons, mainly the long staff (Gyokko-ryû Bôjutsu). There is also a 30 minute interview with Shawn where he talks about his experience from training in Japan and much more
Recorded in Stockholm, Sweden November 2005
Note: The instructions is in English and there is no sub titles on this VCD
About the instructor
Shawn left behing 10 years of Karate and Kendo to begin Bujinkan training in Canada after returning from a 1-year stay in Japan in 1990. After a training visit in 1995, he relocated to Japan permanently in January of 1997. Shawn passed the godan test in January of 1999, and in 2000 at the urging of Hatsumi sensei established a dojo, the first Bujinkan dojo in Japan led by a civilian foreigner. Shawn has regularly served as interpreter for Dr. Hatsumi and has translated much of Senseis writing into english. He has been regularly invited to give seminars in Europe , North America , and Asia.
20 minutes, 243 Mb for $6.99 Only available as download
Sveneric Bogsäter from Holland together with Rob Renner, Duncan Stewart and Steve Olsen from Japan was invited to teach at this Swedish Tai Kai organized by Mats Hjelm and Svenska Bujinkanförbundet. There is two Tai Kai DVD’s and two download videos released from this seminar. This Video is one part of this set.
At the Taikai all instructors had three classes each, one class with the whole big group, one class with all Shidoshi (5′th dan and above), and one class with Mudansha & Yudansha (beginners up to fifth dan).
On This video – Steve Olsen
This video is 20 minute where Steve Olsen taught the Mudansha and Yudansha class (ranks below 5′th dan). He taught a little sword cutting technique but mostly Taijutsu.
32 minutes, 388 Mb for $6.99 Only available as download
Sveneric Bogsäter from Holland together with Rob Renner, Duncan Stewart and Steve Olsen from Japan was invited to teach at this Swedish Tai Kai organized by Mats Hjelm and Svenska Bujinkanförbundet. There is two Tai Kai DVD’s and two download videos released from this seminar. This Video is one part of this set.
At the Taikai all instructors had three classes each, one class with the whole big group, one class with all Shidoshi (5′th dan and above), and one class with Mudansha & Yudansha (beginners up to fifth dan).
On This video – Rob Renner
This video is 32 minute where Rob Renner taught the Mudansha and Yudansha class (ranks below 5′th dan). He taught footwork, distance, taijutsu and unarmed training drills that will make you understand the basics better.
Kaigousuru 2 -- the second International Bujinkan Training Party with Arnaud Cousergue, Peter King and Sveneric Bogsäter in Sweden.
The theme of this year was Kukishin-ryu Taijutsu. All three teachers teach various aspects of Kihon Happo and Sanshin no kata. Arnaud taught Sword basics at the Shidoshi class for example.
Hehe… the Shi-tenno needs no introduction. Arnaud, Peter and Sveneric are famous Shihan in the Bujinkan. See their own web sites for more information about them…
- Shi-tenno web site
Kaigousuru 1 -- the first International Bujinkan Training Party with Pedro Fleitas & Arnaud Cousergue in Sweden.
The theme was Jo Jutsu and Taijutsu. They taught many Jo Jutsu techniques and henka from Kukishin-ryuu Jo jutsu. They also taught Taijutsu, unarmed fighting techniques.
Ten Chi Jin Ryaku no Maki is the absolute foundation of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, unarmed fighting and self defence techniques.
Recorded in Stockholm, Sweden September 2002 -- February 2003
Kaigozan dojo and many other use these techniques as a base for ranking beginners up to 1′st degree black belt.
Ten ryaku no maki: 9 kyu -- 7 kyu (yellow belt) Chi ryaku no maki: 6 kyu -- 4 kyu (green belt) Jin ryaku no maki: 3 kyu -- 1 kyu (brown belt)
All these techniques is demonstrated on this video 1-3 times. It is not a self study course, it should rather be seen as a reference material and a compliment to your studies with a good teacher.
There is no verbal instructions or speaking on this video. So it doesn’t require that you know English or any other language.
This is one of the first videos we made. It was filmed between 2002 and 2003. The movie quality is not very good. But it has been our best seller since we opened our web shop. Many people like to know the basics .
Note: Not all teachers use this curricullum exactly for their ranking. But the techniques are the most fundamental and basic techniques in the Bujinkan Dojo system. So it is worth studying anyway!
Techniques covered in this video
TEN (first level, usually 9 kyu to 7 kyu)
- Taihenjutsu Ukemi (breakfalling),
- Kamae (9 basic positions),
- Hiken Juuroppou (16 basic strikes),
- Sanshin no Kata (5 basic movements),
- Kihon Happou (8 basic techniques),
- Shinken Taihenjutsu (escaping sword cuts),
CHI (second level, usually 6 kyu to 4 kyu)
- Hajutsu Kyuhou (9 methodsd to free oneself),
- Gyaku Gi (9 joint manipulations),
- Nage Kata (9 basic throws),
- Ryusui Iki (5 sacrificing throws),
- Shime Waza (5 basic strangulation methods),
JIN (third level, usually 3 kyu to 1 kyu)
- Suwari Kata (3 defenses from a seated position),
- Katate Dori (5 defenses from a single hand grab,
- Ryoute Dori (7 defense techniques from a double lapel grabs),
- Haibuyori (5 defense techniques from attacks from behind),
- Tsuki Uchi (9 defence techniques from a punch),
- Keri Ni Taisuru (5 defense techniques agains kicks),
- Tsuki to Keri ni Taisuku (4 defense techniques from kicks and punches),
- Nage Kaeshi (8 defense techniques against throws),
- Muto Dori (1 defense technique from a knife stab),
- Zanto Tonko no Kata (7 methods of fleeing from the attack).
About the instructor
Mats Hjelm started training in Bujinkan for the first time around 1983, but it wasn’t until 1986 he had the opportunity to start training more seriously under a Shidôshi. He attends around 20 seminars, go to Japan 2-3 times every year. Since he started training he never had a training break. He takes his budo training very seriously! If you want to sponsor a seminar or course, please don’t hesitate to contact him. For more information see his web site www.kesshi.com
The theme of this DVD is understanding the natural body movement in fighting. Darren taught many techniques from Shindenfudo-ryu and the feelings of Iken-hassô, Biken-isshun, and much much more. There is three dvd’s in this box set…
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