An Explanation of the System of Strategy

Advanced Tactical Training

"Strategy is the Craft of the Warrior" Miyamoto Musashi

The systematic study of strategy is essential to the understanding of warrior arts both ancient and modern. For the samurai, such as the famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, of old Japan, the study of strategy was a life's work. James Williams has studied warrior arts for over four and half decades. For over a decade he has been adapting he strategy, tactics, and techniques of ancient warriors to the modern tactical environment...

Hidden Secrets of Japanese Swordsmanship

This video contains the Hasegawa-Eishin Ryu, which is the chuden or middle level of Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido. It is the third video in the "Hidden Secrets of Japanese Swordsmanship" series. This style is presented as it was taught to me by my teacher, Mitsuzuka Takeshi, Sensei of Tokyo, Japan founder and head of the San Shin Kai International. The video contains detailed descriptions of each technique and kata of the Hasegawa Eishin Ryu, as well as their bunkai (application). Each kata is first performed slowly, and then at regular speed...

Hidden Secrets of the Japanese Sword

This video on the Shindo Munen Ryu is the second in the "Hidden Secrets of Japanese Swordsmanship" series. The series will cover the complese Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido. Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Seitei gata. Nihon Kendo Kata & the Keshi Ryu! Tape one covering the Omori Ryu is available through the Mountain Teachings web site or at your supplier. The Shindo Munen Ryu is based on the teachings of the Shinkage Ryu. Shinkage Ichien Ryu, and the Ichien Ryu...

Kusarigama

This video features chain and sickle techniques by Soke Dong Angier

Nami Ryu Aiki Jujutsu

Aiki jujutsu was the most sophisticated of the unarmed fighting arts of the Samurai warriors of ancient Japan. Aiki jujutsu evolved from the sword in the cauldron of close quarter combat, the most demanding of human physical conflict. These techniques evolved over centuries of intense personal warfare and reflect the deep understanding that was gained by these warriors...

Nami Ryu Iai Jutsu

Nami ryu Iai jutsu, available in both DVD and VHS, demonstrates and explains the intricate and practical art of Iai Jutsu, the rapid tactical deployment of the sword when under duress. Secrets of balance, hidden movement, and energy transfer are explained and demonstrated...

Nami Ryu Ken Jutsu

Kenjutsu was the foundation of the Samurai martial training. The sword defined the ancient warrior. Training in its use was the highest priority for these warriors and they spent their lives in that pursuit. Swords were respected and cared for to a greater degree than in any other warrior society. This deep respect and care is reflected both in the beauty and function of the sword as well as in the skilled training necessary for its use...

So Jitsu (Spear Arts)

This is one of Don Angier's latest additions to the Dragon Video Library

Hidden Secrets of Japanese Swordsmanship

Have you ever wondered what the ancient Japanese Samurai secrets of drawing the sword effortlessly and without resistance were? Would you like to learn how to return the sword to the scabbard smoothly and precisely in one sweeping motion! Well, for the fist time ever I have presented in this video a complete breakdown of the Muso Shinden Ryu techniques of the nukitsuke (draw), chiburi (blood shaking), and noto (closing the sword). Each technique is broken down and explained in detail for your practice. I know that you are going to be thrilled with this video! - Roger Wehrhahn, Shihan

Ken Jitsu Volume 1

This Ken Jitsu series of the Yanagi Ryu by it Soke, inheritor by direct succession of a classical ryu, Don Angier is now available. Volume one at over two and a half hours long is like getting three videos in one! The sword held mystical significance as well as having immense practical military value. The study of the sword in ancient Japan was considered of foremost importance. These tapes of the Yanagi ryu cover every aspect of Japanese swordmanship from a practical as well as historical perspective...