Austin Texas Seminar in 1993
Teleport back to 1993 with this seminar from An-shu Stephen K. Hayes in Austin, Texas.
Course Category: Weapons
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BoFit Workout
This follow along training session will provide you with a full body workout and allow you to train your “bojutsu” flows and transitions. The only thing you will need is your bo and some space. Let’s get started!
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Bojutsu Kihon
Bojutsu Kihon is a 9-kyu course introducing the bo long staff fundamentals taught by To-Shin Do. Completion of the course might take a year-and-a-half to two years. 9 kyu diplomas are issued, followed by a Bojutsu Kihon diploma, comparable to receiving a Black Belt in bojutsu.
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Tsuki Iri Historical Forms and Modern Applications
James Kentoshi Norris shares his deep knowledge of “hanbo-jutsu” with us as we take a deep dive into the kata “Tsuki Iri”. Historical context and modern applications are presented in this highly enlightening course.
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The Two-On-One Knife Defense System
The “Two-On-One Knife Defense System” is a series of connecting “hubs” that allow you to find reproducible positions that then allow you to take charge of an opponent’s knife wielding arm.
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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.
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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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Your Phone is a Secret Weapon
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.