Description

8th dan Kyoshi, Masayuki Shimabukuro instructs the Kihon (Basics) of Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo in this video. The founder of Jodo, Muso Gonnosuke, was the only person to ever beat the legendary Musashi Miyamoto. Reenacted at the beginning of this film is that legendary battle. Contents include:

DVD 1:

• History of Shinto Muso Ryu
• Etiquette -sitting -standing
• Jo Posture -ritsu jo -sage jo
• Jo Kamae
• Sword Handling
• Sword Kamae
• Sword Strikes
• 12 Basic Strikes of Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo
• Striking Application shown with Partner

• DVD 2:

  • All 12 paired kata of Shinto Muso Ryu
  • Regular and slow motion
  • Multiple camera angles
  • Professional narrative explanation

  • Video is shown in both regular and slow motion. With multiple camera angles and professional narrative explanation, this video set makes an excellent learning opportunity.