Introduction to Shuko
James Kentoshi Norris shares the foundations of the exotic ninja tool called shuko, or hand claws, turning them from a climbing tool into a hidden combat weapon.
Category Weapons
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Hanbo: Choking and Grinding
Learn how to use a hanbo (Japanese cane or short stick) to create chokes and painful disrupts to control balance, distract and disrupt, and ultimately subdue an attacker. Shihan James Kentoshi Norris takes you through the foundations of two important hanbo skills; choking and grinding.
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Classical Spear
An-shu Hayes demonstrates fundamentals with the classical spear weapon.
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Kou-Ryaku Kata
An-shu Hayes demonstrates Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu Kou-Ryaku kata.
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Sentoshi Sword Series
The Level One Twelve Count Kata is clearly and thoroughly presented in this course. The program takes you step by step through the twelve Fundamental Kenjutsu postures combined with cuts, deflections and counter cuts. An additional bonus is Master Russo’s unarmed interpretation of each clash, providing greater understanding and wider application for a first rate […]
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Hanbo: Striking and Shielding
Learn how to use a hanbo (Japanese cane or short stick) to strike at a distance, to disrupt or put an end to an attack, and to protect yourself in close range situations. Shihan James Kentoshi Norris takes you through the foundations of two important hanbo skills; striking and shielding.
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Hanbo: Locking and Leveraging
Learn how to use a hanbo (Japanese cane or short stick) to turn an attacker’s energy, or even their own skeleton, against them. Shihan James Kentoshi Norris takes you through the foundations of two important hanbo skills; how to create locks and how to create leverage.
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Trapped at Knifepoint
Learn how to turn an attacker into his own worst enemy. Shihan Mark Sentoshi Russo guides you through efficient and effective methods for managing the nightmare scenario of finding yourself trapped at knifepoint.
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Improvised Weapons - Cell Phone
Learn how to instantly transform your cell phone into an improvised weapon of self-protection. See how using good To Shin-Do Taijutsu makes this every day item an obvious choice.
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Gun Defenses: Rear Attacks
Learning to deal with firearms is an important part of self-defense training. In this second in a series of gun defense courses, we cover examples of dealing with rear attacks, carjackings, and rescue situations when you don’t have a weapon of your own.
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Gun Defenses: Front Attacks
Learning to deal with firearms is an important part of self-defense training. In this first in a series of gun defense courses, we deal with front attacks when you don’t have a weapon of your own.
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Flexible Weapon Snares and Captures
Master Mark Sentoshi Russo teaches you the essential principles of snares and captures using flexible weapons, such as the ninja kusarifundo.
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Unarmed Defenses Against Knife Attacks
Master Norris and An-shu Hayes guide you through defenses to common attacks, knife-holding details, body positioning, and several drills designed to sharpen your awareness and self defense capability.
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Sword Mastery Series - Happo Giri Kata
The principle of ‘cutting the cut’ looks like a simple way to win when your adversary underestimates you, but you need bravery, precision, and well-practiced skill to make it work. We show you the secrets for Happo Giri as part of our dojo’s program for earning 4th Degree Black Belt.
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Bojutsu: Exploring Seigan No Kamae
Learn core fundamentals, exercises, strikes and defenses using the rokushaku bo (6-foot long staff). Master Russo explores the some of the possibilities available from Seigan No Kamae and breaks them down into easy-to-learn lessons.