This Is Kendo-d

This Is Kendo-d


Starring:George Alexander
Studio: Rising Sun Productions
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Finally an instructional video on Kendo, Japanese Swordsmanship.

This exciting video fully explains the techniques of modern Kendo. Kendo is both an art, and an exciting sport, and its roots lie deep in the culture of Japan and the spirit of the samurai.

This is Kendo features Sensei George Alexander, a world renown martial arts teacher and author. He fully explains how to wear the dogu (protective Armour), the use of the shinai (bamboo sword), and dojo etiquette.

This video explains fighting postures, stances, footwork, basic strikes, warm up drills (Kiri Kaeishi) prearranged sparring drills (Yakusoku Renshu) combination strikes (Nidan/Sandan Waza) and Sword Point Control. Also included are many never before seen on video advanced sparring (Keiko) techniques, and an explanation of Zen concepts used in swordsmanship and much more! This is the Kendo Video you have been waiting for! Approx. 30 minutes Full Color.
This Is Kendo-d
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good content, poor production values
  • Great DVD!!! But same as 'This is Kendo Today'
 This Is Kendo-d
Starring: George Alexander
Manufacturer: Rising Sun Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0002I1HIE
Release Date: 1999-01-01

Description

Finally an instructional video on Kendo, Japanese Swordsmanship.

This exciting video fully explains the techniques of modern Kendo. Kendo is both an art, and an exciting sport, and its roots lie deep in the culture of Japan and the spirit of the samurai.

This is Kendo features Sensei George Alexander, a world renown martial arts teacher and author. He fully explains how to wear the dogu (protective Armour), the use of the shinai (bamboo sword), and dojo etiquette.

This video explains fighting postures, stances, footwork, basic strikes, warm up drills (Kiri Kaeishi) prearranged sparring drills (Yakusoku Renshu) combination strikes (Nidan/Sandan Waza) and Sword Point Control. Also included are many never before seen on video advanced sparring (Keiko) techniques, and an explanation of Zen concepts used in swordsmanship and much more! This is the Kendo Video you have been waiting for! Approx. 30 minutes Full Color.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Good content, poor production values.......2006-01-01

The content of the instructional DVD is very good. George Alexander goes through the etiquette, forms, basic drills, and even some sparring. Great information for someone to get a better understanding of kendo before making the decision to start classes.

That said, the quality of the presentation is poor. The sound quality is bad, the scenes have poor lighting, and the presenter stumbles through the scripted portions. Frankly, this DVD looks like it was made with the same care and attention to detail that one would apply to filming a child's birthday party.

5 out of 5 stars Great DVD!!! But same as 'This is Kendo Today'.......2004-10-26

This is an excellent DVD, but beware that it is actually 'This is Kendo Today' - identical to the other DVD for sale here at Amazon - I made the mistake of buying both...

Having said that - this is one of the best Martial Arts Instructional DVDs I have seen.

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