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This is Part (1) of the Shinto Muso Ryu Jojutsu DVD, demonstrated by Matsui Kenji Sensei, and introduces:

• Omote (12 Kata)
• Chudan (12 Kata)
• Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu (Hachi-dori Odachi, Yon-tori kodachi)

Omote
After Matsui Sensei and Sato Sensei (I believe) has demonstrated all 12 Kata, we are taken into a slow-motion review, along with important pointers/instruction to note in each Kata.

1. Tachi-otoshi
2. Tsuba-wari
3. Tsuki-zue
4. Hissage (Uchidachi uses a Kodachi)
5. Sakan
6. Ukan
7. Kasumi
8. Mono-mi
9. Kasa-no-shita
10. Ichi-rei
11. Neya-no-Uchi
12. Hoso-michi

Chudan
After demonstration of all 12 Kata in Chudan first, we’re then taken to a slow-motion recap with important pointers to note of.

1. Ichi-riki
2. Oshizume (a variation of Ichi-riki actually)
3. Midare-dome
4. Ushiro-zue 1 and 2
5. Taisha
6. Ken-gome (Jo vs Nito)
7. Kirikake
8. Shinshin
9. Rai-uchi
10. Yoko-giri-dome
11. Harai-dome
12. Seigan

Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu
You may notice a lot of similar moves you’ve already seen in the Jojutsu segments.

1. Aisun Migi
2. Aisun Hidari
3. Ju
4. Chi-barai
5. Sarin
6. Nito-ai
7. Uke-kaeshi
8. Suri-komi

Kodachi

1. In-chu
2. Ukenagashi
3. Tsuki-dashi
4. Mi-uke-dome

Overall, I think this DVD serves as an inside peek to Shinto Muso Ryu Jojutsu, and also a guidance for existing practitioners.

For beginners or those looking for basics training, I suggest you look at these clips for Kihon Uchi (basic strikes) as they form the fundamentals:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGg-TXVZ85s&feature=related
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5o_99G_LYg&feature=related

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