 Samurai Sword BATTO-DO Series
Vol-2 Suishin-Ryu Batto-do Shitei Kata Obi, Hakama & TaitoBy Fumio Demura Demura Fumio, born September 15, 1938 in Yokohama, Japan is a well known master of karate and kobudo (traditional weaponry). Demura holds the rank of 9th dan in Shitō-ryū Karate. At the age of 9 (1947/48), he began training in karate and kendo under an instructor named Asano. At 12 he started training under Ryusho Sakagami in Itosu-kai karate. Demura received his 1st dan black belt in 1956, and won the East Japan Championships in 1957. In 1959, he began training in kobudo, under Taira Shinken. In 1963, he “came to know the Koga Ryu Ninjutsu Soke, Seiko Fujita- a 14th Generation Koga Ryu Ninja”. Demura met martial arts scholar Donn Draeger, who introduced him to Dan Ivan, who would eventually bring him to the United States of America as a karate instructor. Vol-2 SUISHIN-RYU BATTO-DO SHITEI KATA – OBI – HAKAMA & TAITO This instructional video teaches how to draw and cut against single and multiple attackers. It includes detailed demonstrations and explanation of posture, footwork, draw, cut and NOTO (returning the sword to the scabbard). Also how to put on, wear and take off the OBI (belt) as well as how to fold your Hakama. |
