looking for the above, books, dvds, online information, training materials to learn the art form of the samurai, anyone with real life skills in this art or instructors of this in the south east michigan area of st clair county\n\nany nformation welcomed, i am looking to learn this art form, not looking for expensive lessons, mainly looking for something i can learn from at home or anyone who wants to teach me for free, any help please let me know, i can offer trade of services if you are willing to teach me, i do web design and many computer services in return.
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Girbralter Trade Center off of I-94 and North River Road has alot of the swords and stuff that you are looking for, you could probably find something there!!!
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william,\n\nI don't think I would seriously take any cues from television or movies...scripted, choreographed sword fights have little to do with the real deal...which is what kenJUTSU (sword techniques) is all about as compared to ken DO (way of the sword)...not knocking kendo, however...\n\nThere are some very good videos and books out there which outline the basics of sword techniques, beginning with proper grip and foot work and basic cutting strokes.  \n\nGood Luck!
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I found the idea of this story quite intriguing and I have tried hard to find it but I can't think of any other way to search for it.  What is the "7407 course"?  Do  you have any way of contacting someone who has done it or who teaches it?  I think that's what I would try.\n\nI've included a few sites that you have probably already seen about misinterpreting gestures, but maybe they will be of some help.
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I'm mostly interested in Wing Chun Kung Fu, a martial  art developed by a chinese nun during the Ching Dynasty which is very practical and became popular in America after it was discovered that it was the original martial art that Bruce Lee studied before he left China. I haven't really seen any documentaries on this art except for being briefly mentioned in a documentary or two. Also,  there isn't really much info that I've seen on filipino martial arts. They are masters of weapons and knife fighting and it is said that if you train in weapons before you train in unarmed combat, you will posess extreme skill in any martial art. Probably because it takes so much more conditioning to avoid a blow from a weapon than from a fist or a foot. They have arts dedicated to weapons fighting such as Escrima, Kali, and Espada y Daga.
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what's that link again!?\n\nhttp://budogu.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page6.html\n\n\ndo i get 10 points now? =D
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I train in a 450 year-old school of Japanese swordsmanship. One of the techniques taught to students in our school is kaishaku which means "to assist". When a person commits seppuku (ritual suicide by disembowlment) they will have a second called a kaishakunin who will put them out of their misery before they can shame themselves by crying out in pain.\n\nThe stroke we are taught is designed to sever the neck with the exception of a small portion of skin at the front of the neck (to keep the head from rolling away in an undignified fashion). The strike is performed with the right hand, but the left hand steadies the sword at the end of the stroke. This strike has been used historically and is taught the same as it was at least 100 years ago. \n\nThe strike is not particularly hard although it is fast. My experience cutting mats using Japanese and western swords is similar. In class we say "the sword cuts, not the man". Which means that the sharp edge of the sword is supposed to slice the target. It's more important to have proper blade alignment and speed than it is to have power.\n\nSo the answer is technically: No. A sword can take a man's head off with much less force than a softball player uses to hit a ball if it is done correctly.
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I would, I'd like Keyzer to meet my 20" replica of the buster sword if he dosn't reduce my 40% warn by the end of this week too :D\nAnyw00ts, there's a Civil commando combat academy somewhere down at south Mumbai(Opera house), Krav Maga, Commando courses,kickboxing,karate etc, the shiznit, call em at 9820496752 or mail em at info@jkdindia.com, with all the testosterone rampant nuts running around there's bound to be a couple ov swords around somewhere
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i hope this isnt what you are looking for - its expensive \n\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/SAKAGAMI-RYUSHO-rare-1978-SHITO-RYU-Karate-DO-Taikan_W0QQitemZ4638651123QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Rennasiance Faires in your area are probably the best resource period since they often have large groups of fencers and western martial artsits(medival swords) that form study groups.\n\nTHe last link is the book:   'Medieval Combat: A Fifteenth-Century Illustrated Manual of Swordfighting and Close-Quarter Combat' from Amazon.com. THeis is a great manual for swordfighters
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u can get in this may be : www.download.com\nwww.download.net and www.nidokidos.org
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No i don't do Shui Chiao but i practise Wing Chun. But i am wanting to study more of a grappling art such as yours. Or maybe chin na. But preferably Judo. I feel in a combat scenario people with a more grappling based art are more likely to come of well. You didn't mention whether you did Shui Chiao. Or whether you were just looking for a teacher. May i suggest something if you are looking for a teacher. Buy Robert W Smiths Chinese Boxers Masters & Methods. In there he states that Shui Chiao resembles an early ju-jitsu. And he had a test with a Taiwanese wrestler and won. And would have won easier if they hadn't restricted the moves he learn't in Judo. I know it doesn't sound as cool. But Judo sounds like a really effiecient type of fighting. Plus the conditioning is really intense. I work with a guy who was a big deal in Judo and he is really tough. Just thought i might let you know.
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Here's a good site where everyone posts pics and other art that they created. I love naruto! If anything, I suggest you can search it. But I'm sure you have already done that? Good Luck.
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I have a link of Army art. dig aroun there and other links and you may find some info. I am sure the other branches have somthing like this. I went on a tour of the pentagon years ago as a kid and they had an art gallery of famous combat art,, like the " 1000 Yard Stare" Good Luck
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http://www.yesjapan.com/ is the best, cheapest place to learn a lot, quickly. It's almost as good as taking a real class.
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Akido Hapkido JuJitsu Sambo WuJitsu Judo NinJitsu also has some there is also allot of exotics that i cant think of but if you look up Submission wrestling you will find heaps good luck and keep training.
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I'm a Classics major and would be interested in something like that, but my cursory search has failed to show up anything either. E-mail me at jaf at reed dot edu if you find something or are maybe interested in starting up something.
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Dude, you're trying to learn the sword moves from a video game?\nI really don't wanna flame but you're asking for it.\n\nAnd eventhough I'm a big FF7 fan, I do not know of any website that depicts the Sephiroth sword techniques... sorry...