Bojutsu Basics: Foundations & Fundamentals
In this 80-minute video, James Morganelli, master instructor of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, with more than 40 years of martial training, and author of the books “BOJUTSU: Concepts, Techniques, and Forms” and its follow up, “BOJUTSU: Hiden,” teaches a "crash course" in bojutsu, the art of the fighting staff, or more commonly known as the “bo.” In this video, James introduces a number of concepts and techniques including: Proper stance, known as Kamae, basic movement and positioning, the Sanshin No Kata pattern for seamless motion, the Sayu Sabaki pattern for balance and leverage changes, the nine basic strikes, proper grip changing and hand patterns, the Bo Furigata pattern for rotating the bo, fighting patterns from the Kukishin school, proper partner training using the Uke/Tori method, fighting concepts, such as deception, and even a little lesson in Protector Ethics. James’ books can be purchased at LULU.com and many of his videos are on his YouTube channel, "The Protector Ethic."
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BOJUTSU BASICS: Foundations & Fundamentals
In this 80-minute video, James Morganelli, author of “BOJUTSU: Concepts, Techniques, and Forms” and its follow up, “BOJUTSU: Hiden,” teaches a "crash course" in bojutsu, the art of the fighting staff, or more commonly known as the “bo.” In this video, James introduces a number of concepts and tec...
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The Proportional Bo Staff
A quick hit from the tutorial "Bojutsu Basics," regarding the "proportional" staff, or how better to size a staff for your particular height and why that is important.
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Foundations and Fundamentals
Another quick hit from my video, “Bojutsu Basics,” this time, talking about the framework of understanding for both bojutsu and martial arts in general.
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Deception in Bojutsu
Another quick hit from "Bojutsu Basics," this time dealing with deception when using bojutsu.
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Bojutsu Basics Trailer
In this 80-minute video, James Morganelli, master instructor of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, with more than 40 years of martial training, and author of the books “BOJUTSU: Concepts, Techniques, and Forms” and its follow up, “BOJUTSU: Hiden,” teaches a "crash course" in bojutsu, the art of the fighting...
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The Protector Ethic
This is a short story from an indelible moment some 20 years ago, when I learn the value of being a protector.
