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The World of Martial Arts - An American System [VHS]

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My name is Aiven Andrians , I have personaly trained with Al Thomas and I have seen this video . It would be great if you could practice personaly with him but since you can't , this video is the next best thing . The video is by Al Thomas who was a great martial arist . His system of Jujitsu which he called Budo Jujutsu in my opinion is really practical and can often be used in real life situations . I really liked this tape and I think you will also . Al Thomas was on the Civilian Martial Arts Advisory Board of the Los Angeles Police Department . Al has trained lots of famous matial artists , such as Lorenzo Lamas of the Renagade TV Series, Air America TV Series and countless movies fame .

"The World of Martial Arts" to this day is a wonderful legacy to the instruction of Grandmaster Al Thomas and founding of the Budojujutsu system. This wonderful video/laserdisc [depending on the format you've purchased] is a showcase of the logical aspects to the art that Sensei Thomas created. This video features cameos by Chuck Norris [giving a glowing recommendation] and "Judo" Gene Labell as a thug in the opening scenario. Sensei Thomas enlists the help of several of his past students and aquaintences. The list reads like a who's who of martial arts: Steve Sanders [Kenpo Legend and founder of the BKF [Black Karate Federation], Karen Shepard [Al Dacascos' Won hop Kuen do Blackbelt and national tournament champ-see her as of late as "The Enforcer" on the "Hercules" TV series]Gracias Casillas [Hwarangdo Black belt/Kali-escrima instructor and women's boxing/kickboxing champ-now Jujitsu Black Belt and married to Ernie Boggs]Benny "the Jet" Urquidez [former WKA/PKA bantamweight champ,movie actor ("Force Five")fight choeographer ("Gross Point Blank")and founder of the The Jet Center] among several others. These martial artists feature the aspects of Ukemi [breakfalls],Blocking, striking, locks and throws/chokes [featuring Hayard Nishioka-juso champ and author of "Foot Throws"]. It is a wonderfully produced product that is a welcome addition to any martial artist instructional archives. The only personal disappointment is that David German, the inheiritor of GM Thomas's art, was not featured in the video at that time. But, this splendid video will stand the test of time as a memorial to the late great Al Thomas.