DVD - Koshen Judo #2

KOSHEN JUDO #2 Taught by Budo's seniors, this production is most certainly a classic in the grappling arts. Featuring Masahiko Kimura (1917-1992) who dominated Judo from 1938 to 1949. He was the one who defeated Helio Gracie in Brazil in 1951, by dislocating his elbow.

There are also eleven more of the top pre-WWII Judo Masters - names like Shinzo, Takahashi, and Tatsuro. These masters of the arts will teach you the secrets of Butoku Den's, Nei Waza (Groundwork). The DAI Nippon Butoku Kai pre-WWII Japan had its headquarters in Kyoto where many of these masters trained in the Busen's in the Budo Semengaku. This was on the grounds of the Butoku Den.

You will see and learn some of the most amazing ground fighting techniques ever captured on film. Including chokes, escapes, lock, and more. This production was nearly lost to the annals of time, but now is in high quality and full color. Anyone interest in grappling will enjoy this tape whether it is Classic Judo or the modern day cage fighting.

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Viewing notes: The lighting and picture quality for perfectly acceptable (especially considering it was obviously a film transfer). Sound quality (voice over) is fine too (but...) the narration is in Japanese. While it's not bad as an instructional video - since it shows the moves several times - it's NOT for beginners. Clearly this is for someone familiar with judo (or that speaks Japanese) and wants to examine "old" judo techniques and learn from guys that are CLEARLY masters.

The information on the back IS accurate - these guys know their stuff and it's probably useful for intermediate and advanced students to see more "pure" techniques to polish their own.

Approximately 52 minutes long.

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