A comprehensive record of authentic Tanto Jitsu. Includes defenses against single and multiple attackers. Also shown are defenses from armed attackers with dagger, sword and spears. The tanto is the small knife that the samurai carried sometimes in place of the wakazashi. In this video over 60 forms are demonstrated of the Yoshida family by the Soke of the system.

Was used by the Samurai warriors and police of Japan to capture and secure enemy warriors and prisoners. The knots are both effective and decorative, showing respect for the subject and skill in their art. It was once routinely taught as part of many traditional Jiu-Jitsu systems, but is now in danger of extinction.

All of the basics and techniques are fully explained and demonstrated in this rare and exciting video. It is a must for every serious martial artist's library. A collectors' quality work, first time shown outside of Japan.

Was used by the Samurai warriors and police of Japan to capture and secure enemy warriors and prisoners. The knots are both effective and decorative, showing respect for the subject and skill in their art. It was once routinely taught as part of many traditional Jiu-Jitsu systems, but is now in danger of extinction.

All of the basics and techniques are fully explained and demonstrated in this rare and exciting video. It is a must for every serious martial artist's library. A collectors' quality work, first time shown outside of Japan.

An introduction to KENJITSU, the pragmatic art of using the Japanese sword for battle. Volume I of the Yanagi Ryu of the Yoshida family of Kyushu. Basics through advanced techniques. Etiquette, care & cleaning, nomenclature and how-to-wear, costume donning and more.

Kenjitsu: Volume 2 demonstrates footwork and two man drills with bokken and katana.

Learn the jo (staff) arts of Yanagi Ryu.