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Budo: The Art of Killing

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This documentary was filmed in the late 1970's, in Japan, and shows off most Japanese martial arts. Many well known martial arts masters are featured including:

Gozo Shioda (Aikido)
Takamiyama (Sumo)
Taizaburo Nakamura (Iaido)
Sadaharu Fujimoto (Karate)
Teruo Hayashi (Okinawa Kobudo)

There are also many other Judo, Kendo, Naginata and Samarai sword masters featured. The film takes place in Dojos and outdoors and shows off some of Japan's natural beauty very well. The film also covers some historical areas and a certain amount of the philosophy behind martial arts. What it shows best of all is the dedication and skill required to become skillful in any of these arts. This is an essential purchase for the enthusiatic martial arts student.

The traditional Jappanese martial arts are discussed in this film. Karate, Judo, Kendo, Naginata, Aikido, Sumo as well as the traditional weapons are featured such as the sword, the nunchaku, the staff, the three section staff and the sai. The sound track and filmography are excellent. I was particularly impressed at how the slow motion footage showed some of the most dynamic throws of Judo.

Athough the traditional Jappanese martial arts are given fair treatment, it focuses on the ideals and philosophy of the Samurai Warrior (Budo).

This is a classic movie from Japan that my martial arts instructor has hauled out on a yearly basis to show his students. After many repetitions, the VHS tape was very worn, so I was really pleased to see this finally available on DVD.

It is rivetting from beginning to end. Beautiful scenery, and video of several true masters of the martial arts in Japan.

Although a little dated and occasionally slow paced, this is
a wonderful overview of Japanese martial arts and the martial spirit.

As a fourth {dan} degree black belt and a second degree from one of the Masters featured in BUDO, the late SHOGO KUNIBA, I have
seen this video, as you might expect. In Japan it was known
only as BUDO. "The Art of Killing" was added for the people
outside of Japan.
I spent many seminars and sessions with the late Master KUNIBA
and I KNOW first hand of the effectiveness of these techniques.
Remember, when you watch this video, that nothing is "faked or
pulled."
Also, keep in mind that BUDO means the warrior's way. An "ART,"
as referred in the Western title, is a JUTSU in Japan and a "DO"
refers to a "WAY," in particular, a way to enlightment not
death.
When you watch this video look for my late master's credits
at the end of the Video. Shog Kuniba, the late, great,
MEIJIN {Masterless Master}.
With all the hype in martial arts in the US, here are definitive
demonstrations of the real martial ways. For once, with the
traditional demonstrations in this video it should be obvious
that the real secrets of traditional martial ways is located
in simple, dedicated, hard work.
I hope you,also, will find a way and find a Master like
Soke Shogo KUNIBA. This Video is a great pointer.

This dvd was exactly what I thought it would be, a comprehensive view of all of the major martial arts of Japan: karate, kendo, iaido, judo, sumo, Okinawa kobudo,and yabusame(archery on horseback). Anyone serious of martial arts should have a copy of this dvd.

If you are into MMA & the fighting arts of Japan. Then This DVD is for you! Everything about this film documentary is top notch. I mean EVERYTHING! Buy this. It's about the best I've seen & at a very decent price!

This documentary is in the top 5 of all time. I watch it almost ceremoniously once a month because it's so enjoyable. (I usually FF past the festival part near the end, but the rest is pure gold.)

This movie gives a real view of the martial and budo traditions of Japan. For the student of such traditions it is a great overview and inspiring documentary.

Budo - The Art of Killing (Need to Purchase)

This video is not about murder, assassination techniques, nor is it about becoming an elite saboteur. The content of this video are well worth the purchase. One thing it does is it exposes a variety of approaches to the idea of budo. It provides some historical content while stimulating curiosity. It is a great video for new students in budo to see samples of martial disciplines practiced as they stemmed from Japan, or even how they may be practiced now. There is some good swordsmanship in this video. It does a good job setting the tone of commitment and fortitude as being necessary attributes if one is to embrace or pursue budo as a lifestyle. This video is not meant to be a "How To..." instructional video. It is purely informative.
I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to enlarge their exposure to Budo on a larger scale.

Scott Doerr - Sensei - Shisei Ryu Aiki Budo Kai
Seishin Budokan