Samurai Swordsmanship DVD 2: Basic Intermediate Sword Program by Masayuki Shimabukuro Hideyuki Ashihara Many of the exercises presented

Many of the exercises presented here are over a thousand years old

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In the early 20th century

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Samurai Swordsmanship DVD 2: Basic Intermediate Sword Program by Masayuki Shimabukuro Hideyuki Ashihara Many of the exercises presentedSamurai Swordsmanship from Black Belt Magazine features Black Belt Hall of Fame member Masayuki Shimabukuro (Weapons Instructor of the Year, 2006) and his senior student, Carl E. Long, demonstrating and explaining the history, construction, rituals and techniques associated with the samurai sword. Volume 2 covers intermediate concepts and features interviews with both instructors. Topics include mat cutting, forms, uniform care, sword etiquette,