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To-Shin Do Kihon includes Videos onTraditional TaijutsuTraditional Kenjutsu (Sword)Traditional Bojutsu (Long Staff)Traditional Kusari Fundo (Weighted Chain)Traditional Shurikenjutsu (Throwing Stars)PLUSBasic Meditation for Martial ArtistsNinja Taijutsu Classic Unarmed DefenseSecrets of the Ninja: Taijutsu is the definitive instructional video for students interested in the Togakure Ryu Nin-Po Taijutsu that helped make the ninja famous. It’s packed with exercises, insights, and instructions. The classic defenses and escapes taught in these lessons were passed down from Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu 34th Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi to Stephen K. Hayes, who brilliantly demonstrates techniques and tactics for developing the kind of skill for which the ninja invisible warriors of Japan became legends. ContentsNine Fighting Postures Sixteen Fists Striking Drills Fundamental Breakfalls Kihon Happo Fundamental Clashes Mental FocusSecrets of the Ninja: Sword (DVD)All the techniques needed to start your ninja sword training in one 80-minute instructional DVD. These secrets of the original Japanese battlefield sword work in wooded terrain and on unstable ground, unlike the sport kendo of conventional Japanese sword study, and form the curriculum leading to passing your test for Kenjutusu Sword Black Belt in An-shu Stephen K. Hayes’ martial science of Kasumi-An To-Shin Do. ContentsTen Fighting PosturesFundamental Cutting Drills Formal Salutes Mental Focus How to take your testIncludes self-test checklistNinja Bojutsu Long-Staff (DVD)Kukishinden Ryu Bojutsu Kihon is an 80 minute DVD video home-training long-distance learning program full of exercises, insights, and instructions for passing the test for Kihon Fundamentals diploma licensing in the martial art of Japanese rokushakubo 6-foot staff technique taught in Stephen K. Hayes’ martial art of To-Shin Do®. This one-of-a-kind DVD covers techniques and tactics for developing the kind of skill for which the ninja invisible warriors of Japan became legends. ContentsNine Fighting PosturesNine Fundamental Strike DrillsLong Staff Rolling Shield Formal Salutes Mental Focus How to take your test Includes self-test checklistSecrets of the Ninja: Kusari Fundo
 (DVD)One of the most dangerous and misunderstood weapons in the ninja arsenal is the Japanese kusari-fundo. This chain weapon can be used to strike or ensnare your opponent. From the fundamentals to countering weapons, no one shares more in-depth knowledge about this legendary ninja weapon than Stephen K. Hayes. This one-of-a-kind video covers techniques and tactics for developing the kind of skill for which the ninja invisible warriors of Japan became legends.Includes a personal worksheet with a check list of over twenty techniques required to pass your test. ContentsFive Fighting PosturesFundamental Strike DrillsBlade CountersClubbing Strike CountersGrab take-away countersSelf-test checklist Secrets of the Ninja: ShurikenPerhaps the most iconic weapon of the legendary ninja is the shuriken. Although utilized by many martial arts, An-shu Stephen K. Hayes shows you the unique ways the Ninja used this weapon both as a projectile and as an in-close bladed tool. This 50 minute home-training learning program is full of exercises, insights, and instructions for passing the test for Kihon Fundamentals diploma licensing in the martial art of Japanese ninja shuriken thrown star blade technique taught in Stephen K. Hayes’ martial art of To-Shin Do®. This one-of-a-kind lesson covers techniques and tactics for developing the kind of skill for which the ninja invisible warriors of Japan became legends.SENBAN SHURIKENJUTSU DVDStanding Horizontal Throws Kneeling Horizontal Throws Standing Vertical Throws Hand-held Blade Combat Mental Focus How to take your testIncludes self-test checklistActive Meditation for Martial ArtistsAn-shu Stephen K. Hayes’ fundamental introduction to mind centering meditation for the martial artist teaches you how to combat the inner enemies of…DoubtDistractionDiversionDelusionDenial… when under attack.Directed mind centering can take the form of concentration, meditation, and visualization. This 40-minute introduction and 20-minute guided concentration centering meditation practice kata session has been called, “The most understandable and usable introduction to meditation ever taped for martial artists.” Get it! It is excellent for its purpose.