Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 3: Advanced Sword Program by Masayuki Shimabukuro (Full video)

On the 2 yr anniversary of Masayuki Shimabukuro's passing, i'm continuing my posting of his Samurai Swordsmanship series with Volume 3 today.

Samurai Swordsmanship from Black Belt Magazine features Black Belt Hall of Fame member Masayuki Shimabukuro (Weapons Instructor of the Year, 2006) and his senior student, Carl E. Long, demonstrating and explaining the history, construction, rituals and techniques associated with the samurai sword.

Volume 3 covers advanced concepts and features interviews with both instructors. Topics include mat cutting, forms, uniform care, sword etiquette, cleaning your weapon, thrusts, drawing and sheathing the sword and much more.

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1 - The Basics

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2 - Cutting Drills

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3 - Drawing cuts

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4 - Defense

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5 - Forms

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6 - Drills

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7 - Cutting Mats

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8 - Extras

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Please check out these other posts on Masayuki Shimabukuro :

• The Passing of a Samurai Sword Master: Masayuki Shimabukuro by Carl E. Long
• IN MEMORY OF: Masayuki Shimabukuro (Mar 1948 - Sep 7, 2012) (Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 1: Basic Sword Program)
• Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 2: Intermediate Basic Sword Program by Masayuki Shimabukuro (Full video)

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For more information:

• Wiki - Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū

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Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 2: Intermediate Basic Sword Program by Masayuki Shimabukuro (Full video)

2 year anniversary this past Sunday, Sep 7, of Masayuki Shimabukuro's passing. I posted this entry below on that day in his honor:

• IN MEMORY OF: Masayuki Shimabukuro (Mar 1948 - Sep 7, 2012) (Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 1: Basic Sword Program)

Today, continuing with the 2nd volume which I found on YouTube in 10 parts.

Samurai Swordsmanship from Black Belt Magazine features Black Belt Hall of Fame member Masayuki Shimabukuro (Weapons Instructor of the Year, 2006) and his senior student, Carl E. Long, demonstrating and explaining the history, construction, rituals and techniques associated with the samurai sword.

Volume 2 covers intermediate concepts and features interviews with both instructors. Topics include mat cutting, forms, uniform care, sword etiquette, cleaning your weapon, thrusts, drawing and sheathing the sword and much more.

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1 - The Basics

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2 - Sword Etiquette

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3 - Postures

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4 - Drawing Cuts

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5 - Two-Hand Cuts

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6 - Thrusts

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7 - Forms

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8 - Drills

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9 - Cutting Mats

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10 - Extras

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Please check out these other posts on Masayuki Shimabukuro :

• The Passing of a Samurai Sword Master: Masayuki Shimabukuro by Carl E. Long
• IN MEMORY OF: Masayuki Shimabukuro (Mar 1948 - Sep 7, 2012) (Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 1: Basic Sword Program)

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IN MEMORY OF: Masayuki Shimabukuro (Mar 1948 - Sep 7, 2012) (Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 1: Basic Sword Program)

2 years ago today, Hanshi Masayuki Shimabukuro passed away. Posting his "Samurai Swordmanship Vol. 1: Basic Sword Program" in his honor.

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Samurai Swordsmanship from Black Belt Magazine features Black Belt Hall of Fame member Masayuki Shimabukuro (Weapons Instructor of the Year, 2006) and his senior student, Carl E. Long, demonstrating and explaining the history, construction, rituals and techniques associated with the samurai sword.

Volume 1 covers basic concepts and features interviews with both instructors. Topics include mat cutting, forms, uniform care, sword etiquette, cleaning your weapon, thrusts, drawing and sheathing the sword and much more.

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1 - The Basics

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2 - Sword Etiquette

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3 - Postures

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4 - Drawing Cuts

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5 - Two Hand Cuts

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6 - Flicking The Blood

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7 - Returning The Sword

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8 - Forms

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9 - Drills

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10 - Cutting mats parts 1 & 2

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11 - Extras (Interview with Masayuki Shimabukuro)

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Please check out these other posts on Masayuki Shimabukuro :

• The Passing of a Samurai Sword Master: Masayuki Shimabukuro by Carl E. Long

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For more information:

• Wiki - Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū

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IN MEMORY OF: Masayuki Shimabukuro (Iaido/Kenjutsu/Jodo master)

Found out this past weekend, that Masayuki Shimabukuro Sensei passed away. When I was researching the Japanese Sword arts, I came across his books and dvd's and liked them.

My sincerest condolences to Masayuki Shimabukuro Sensei's family, colleagues, friends and students.

RIP



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http://www.blackbeltmag.com/daily/traditional-martial-arts-training/iaido/the-passing-of-a-samurai-sword-master-masayuki-shimabukuro/

The Passing of a Samurai Sword Master: Masayuki Shimabukuro

by Carl E. Long
Lead photo by Robert Reiff | Large photo by Raymond Horwitz – September 13, 2012 

 

Photo Credit:  Robert Reiff

Dear Friends and Fellow Martial Artists,

It is with much regret that I extend to you all the tragic news of the passing of our honorable teacher Masayuki Shimabukuro, Hanshi. He was the 21st-generation master of the Masaoka line of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido and a founding member of the North American Japan Masters Association.

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