Japanese Swordsmanship Vol.3 ""The Art of Cutting!"

By Grandmaster George Alexander 10. Dan

On this Video you will learn:
- The Art of Tameshi Giri - Test-Cutting
- Covers Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Cutting Techniques
and much more

Learn the Dynamic Art of the Samurai - Tameshigiri - Test Cutting!
Master Swordsman & noted martial arts authority, George W. Alexander, Ph.D. shows you exactly how to perform each technique with the Katana - the Razor-Sharp Weapon of the Samurai.
This Video includes beginner, intermediate and advanced techniques including combinations and two-sword style cutting.

The Samurai tested their swords on the corpses of convicts and even on live prisoners.
In fact, there were eighteen official cuts!
Today swords are tested on columns of damp straw (kono), green bamboo (taki) or tatami mats.
You will learn all these dynamic techniques of cutting and the authentic sword art of the samurai and much more on this exciting video.
Learn happo no giri, the eight deadly cuts, fighting applications and much more.
A complete guide to the art of cutting with the Japanese sword.
A must for the serious student of the sword.

Language: English
Running Time: 46 Minutes