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Martial Arts new video lessons and courses schedule:

11/26 - Under Classical Samurai Techniques - Gyokko Ryu Joryaku no Maki Kata #6 - Keo - 梟 鷗 - Water Bird/Royal Owl/Flapping of Wings

11/25 - Under Level 4 Black Belt Lessons - The "Wedge" Principle. How to Win! New Video.

11/24 - Under Weapons, Naginata (Polearm) New Lesson - 足 払 - Ashi Barai - Leg Clearing

11/23 - Under Hanbojutsu - How to Do - Junte Hachi no ji Buri - Overhand Single- Handed Spinning Lesson

11/22 - Under Hanbojutsu - How to Do - Gyakute Hachi no ji Buri - Reverse Single- Hand Spinning Lesson

11/21 - Under Earth - Level 1 Basics - Stretch with me. Ichimonji Leg-Strength Building (Spiderman) Stretch.

11/20 - Level 2 Curriculum Strike Flow Drill - Required for all blue and Red Belts (2 new videos- Recorded and edited by C. Keen)

11/19 - Under Bo and Jo - New Jojutsu Techniques from a Rear Collar Grab Attack

11/18 - Under Naginata Polearms Lessons - Hataki Taoshi - Versions 1 and 2

11/17 - Under Level 3 Wind - October Curriculum - 4 Rope Snare Techniques - 6 new videos!

11/16 - Under Level 1 Basics Videos - Everything on Samurai Footwear - Zeta, Waraji, Geta, Tabi, and how to put on Tabi (5 new videos)

11/15 - Watch a Sakki 5th-Dan "Danger Sensing" test for Sensei Danes

11/4 - Under Level 4 Black Belt Techniques (October) Kyu Ken -Nine Fists

11/3 - Under Level 4 Black belt techniques (October) Ken Nagare - 4 new videos.

11/2 - Under Tameshigiri - Mr. Keen cutting practice in the backyard

11/1 - Under Classical Techniques - Gyokko Ryu Joryaku no Maki Kata #5 - Gyaku Nagare//Saka Nagare- 逆 流 - Against the Current (new videos 4-8)

10/31 - Under Classical Techniques - Gyokko Ryu Joryaku no Maki Kata #5 - Gyaku Nagare//Saka Nagare- 逆 流 - Against the Current (new videos 1-3)

10/30 - Under Martial Arts How-To's, Products and Sword Reviews - Should I buy this Naginata from Swordier? A look up close at a replica samurai polearm.

10/29 - Under Naginata Lessons - 拔 倒 - Hataki Taoshi - Extract and Defeat (Versions 1 and 2)

10/28 - Under Philosophy/Language - What are the differences between the terms Uke/Tori/Teki/Aite Gata/Ware? When should we use them?

10/27 - Under Earth Level 1 -Fundamental Strike Flow on page 25 - Video Lessons 6-9

10/27 - Under Earth Level 1 -Fundamental Strike Flow on page 25- Video Lessons 1-5

10/26 -Under Classical Samurai Techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Kata #4 - Danshi - 弾 指 - Bullet Finger

10/24 - Under Naginata (Polearm) Techniques - Sukui Age techniques - new videos!

10/23 - Under Jo (Stick Weapon) - Stick vs. Hook punches defenses - 3 more new technique videos

10/22 - Under Bo and Jo - Jo vs. Hook punches - 2 new technique videos

10/21 - Under Black Belt techniques - Shuki Shime - 肘 締 - Elbow Lock (Tono Ryu Technique)

10/20 - Under Black Belt Techniques - Juji Nage - 十字 凪 - Crossing Throw (Tono Ryu Technique)

10/19 - Under Black Belt Techniques - Ude Ori 腕 折 - Concepts and Techniques of Folding and Breaking 5 new videos!

10/18 - Under Philosophy - a long discussion on Death and Living (Walk and Talk)

10/17 - Under Kuji In - 在 Zai - – The meaning behind the 8th Ninja Hand Seal

10/16 - Under Kuji In - 在 Zai - – How to form the 8th Ninja Hand Seal

10/15 - Under Black Belt Techniques - Earning your next Degree - Black Belt Expectations - a 38-minute lesson with Sensei Norcross

10/14 - Under Earth Level 1 - March, June, September Week 4 - Earth Double Lapel Grab Defense (Basic Wrist Lock- 5 new videos!)

10/13 - Under Earth Level 1 Fundamentals Stances - How to train to sit in Seiza and student questions on it.

10/12 - Under Classical Samurai Techniques - Takagi Yoshin Ryu - Kasumi Dori - 霞捕 - Capturing the Fog (Videos 4-6)

10/11 - Under Classical Samurai Techniques - Takagi Yoshin Ryu - Kasumi Dori - 霞捕 - Capturing the Fog (Videos 1-3)

10/12 - Under Basics Level 1 - Page 16 of your new dojo curriculum. Sensei demonstrates the Kamae Nagare - Budo Stances Flow (2 new practice/exercise videos)

10/11 - Under Classical Samurai Techniques - Gyokko Ryu - Joryaku no Maki Kata #1 - Koku - 虚 空 - Empty Space

10/10 - Under Music - Wonderland - Full Album - 15 Music Videos

10/9 - Under Various Weapon Techniques - Advanced Jitte/Jutte trapping a Katana

10/8 - Under Music/Lectures - Eastern View Series - Ten Keys to Living Well Lecture - 2 Videos

10/7 - Under Music/Lectures - Eastern View Series - Botany and the Mind Full Lecture - 2 Videos

10/6 - Under Music - Todd Norcross Roch Album Full - 13 Music Videos

10/5 - Under Music and Audio teachings - Eastern View lecture Series - Ten Keys to Living Well - Part 2

10/4 - Under Music and Audio Teachings - Eastern View Lecture Series - Ten Keys to Living Well - Part 1

10/3 - Under Sensei! I Need Help! A common front roll issue is answered for subscriber Alex.

10/2 - Under Level and Level 2 - A Beginner to Intermediate Ukemi Rolling Drill with added strikes to practice.

10/1 - Under Weapons Jitte/Jutte - Neck Break technique with the Jitte

9/30 - Under Weapons Jitte/Jutte - Oni Kudaki with the Jitte 十手

9/29 - Under Level 4 Black Belt techniques - Sakana Jime - (Fish Choke) and Ushiro Tai Shime

9/28 - Under Things to Practice in your Martial Arts Career - A Lesson on Kunren 訓練 - Training-Drilling Importance

9/27 - Under level 4 Black Belt Techniques - Ura Sumi Gaeshi - 裏 隅 返 (Rear Corner Reversal) vs. backward energy

9/26 - Under Level 4 Black Belt Techniques - Sumi Gaeshi Techniques from grapples or tackles

9/25 -Under Weapons Lessons - Samurai Police Jutte Technique - Tekubi Kudaki - 4 new videos

9/23 - Under Longstaff (Bojutsu) Course: Stance Group Practice video.

9/22 - Under Classical Schools - Gyokko Ryu History Lecture - Part 2 with Sensei Norcross

9/21 - Under Classical Schools - Gyokko Ryu History Lecture - Part 1 with Sensei Norcross

9/20 - Under Bojutsu - Funa Bari Bojutsu flow used against a Sword

9/19 - Under Bojutsu Principles - Keep the katas fresh and alive. Change things up!

9/17 - Under Kuji In - 列 Retsu – The meaning behind the 7th Ninja Hand Seal

9/20 - Under Principles/Philosophy - Banpen Fugyō 万変不驚 - The secret to a calmer mind.


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Sample Lesson Video - Ninja Kuji

In the east, there are ways of thinking and manifesting strong and healthy purpose that can positively change your life.

In this lesson, Sensei explains the meaning behind Kuji 5 (of 9).





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