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  1. Check here. Might have source(s). ...

    Check here. Might have source(s). http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/9278184

    Scott Harrington
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    In the words of Saito sensei: There is a...

    In the words of Saito sensei:

    There is a Kaeshi-waza for every technique. But Kaeshi-waza is too dangerous for the beginner. Perfect command of authentic basics and constant harmony with your...
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    SoCal study group

    Contact Combes sensei (Aikido), he shares space in Fullerton, Ca with a Tenshin Katori ryu study group. Never trained with them in the sword art but they seemed like good guys!

    Scott Harrington
  4. Kensho series by Dennis Schimdt. Very nice series...

    Kensho series by Dennis Schimdt. Very nice series that involves using sword and satori to fight off aliens. Great read.

    Way-Farer, Ace Books, 1978[3]
    Kensho, Ace Books, 1979[4]
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  5. In regards to koryu, www.budovideos.com have...

    In regards to koryu, www.budovideos.com have several dvd's of arts that are performed in armor. Yagyu Shingan ryu has several with the practitioners going at it (clicking and clacking) completely...
  6. A battlefield art is one where a large amount of...

    A battlefield art is one where a large amount of men try, by strategy and tactics, to overcome another group, usually by inflicting great casualties. The method of strategy and tactics is generally...
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    Nathan, I too have trained with Secret...

    Nathan,

    I too have trained with Secret Service, Police, Military, and private security concerns who need to use techniques in their daily life. Their biggest concern was the viability of the...
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    Bujutsu vs. Budo The first is a killing art,...

    Bujutsu vs. Budo

    The first is a killing art, the second is using that art to be a better person.

    I see a lot of attacks here but little of people being better persons.

    John Denora recently...
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    Had a chance to check on the "Kaizen" batch that...

    Had a chance to check on the "Kaizen" batch that just came in to Budovideos.

    Made in Macendonia, of sturdy white oak, very nice lines, and a wide range of styles (musashi's niten ryu, jikishinkage...
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    It seems that the debate in this thread turns on...

    It seems that the debate in this thread turns on two things – when to wear a “black belt” and Japanese customs. So here goes.

    1. The “blackbelt” is a fairly recent invention by Mr. Kano of the...
  11. Cowards! Scott Harrington

    Cowards!

    Scott Harrington
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    Having followed this thread for some time, I...

    Having followed this thread for some time, I finally see an opening for me, provided by Mr. Svinth, researcher par excellence.

    As a longtime proponent of the koryu art of the American Civil War...
  13. One of the difficulties of Daito-ryu is 1) the...

    One of the difficulties of Daito-ryu is 1) the many branches from Takeda Sokaku and 2) the small portal of information from Japan with closed sources or translation of material.

    Sometimes in a...
  14. George, We all have opinions. There's also a...

    George,

    We all have opinions. There's also a saying about opinions ---- so value mine accordingly. I also value Nathan's (he has kept this forum nicely active). Just saying don't be too critical....
  15. My two cents on the book, “Daito-ryu Aikibudo:...

    My two cents on the book, “Daito-ryu Aikibudo: History and Technique” by Antonio Certa – great book.

    Now on to other things…….

    To Nathan, Buddha said it best. Moderate. Moderate the e-forum...
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    Ellis, My comments as follows: 1. Just...

    Ellis,

    My comments as follows:

    1. Just baggin on you there. Seemed like lawyer talk.
    2. “So, imagine this: Takeda Sokaku developed his unique understanding of taijutsu - that some...
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    I certainly think that Ellis has more research...

    I certainly think that Ellis has more research material available from his many sources, but sometimes the conclusion can still be wrong. His article includes the following lines:

    Takeda Tokimune...
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    Nathan, Interesting follow up on Ellis’s AJ...

    Nathan,

    Interesting follow up on Ellis’s AJ article regarding Daito-ryu. A convoluted path for this art.

    On the Chinese influence, Takeda Shingen seems to me the type not afraid to use outside...
  19. Regarding Ibarra Sensei, Many, many years ago,...

    Regarding Ibarra Sensei,

    Many, many years ago, for a short time my instructor was 'affiliated' with the Yamabushi curriculum. Very self-defense oriented, street-effective techniques.

    I even...
  20. Regarding the Seishinkan / Daitokai tapes...

    Regarding the Seishinkan / Daitokai tapes (available at www.budovideos.com) I can say that they are a ‘must-have’ for any Daito-ryu or Aikido student.

    1. Content – they contain the complete Hiden...
  21. Unfortunately, I do not have any material on that...

    Unfortunately, I do not have any material on that particular instructor.

    However, I was wondering if you have info on a 'Wald. Nielsens' who taught at a 'Jiu Jitsu Skole' ? I have several images...
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    Practice. More practice. Perfect practice.

    Practice. More practice. Perfect practice.
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    Mr. Green, Interested in your 'upcoming' yari....

    Mr. Green,

    Interested in your 'upcoming' yari. Please drop me a line with more information.

    Thanks,

    Scott Harrington
    zouave@adelphia.net
    www.aikitools.com
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    Regarding the spread of Jiu Jitsu (spelling...

    Regarding the spread of Jiu Jitsu (spelling then), besides the obvious connection with the Russo Japanese War (there were advertisements showing someone using jiu jitsu against a large Cossack),...
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    It is not my goal here to demean Michiomi Nakano...

    It is not my goal here to demean Michiomi Nakano or his background. I think from what I have seen, Shorinji Kempo seems like a fine art. Not my cup of tea, but I could easily recommend it to some...
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