Ogawa Ryu Bugei with Jordan Augusto
In this instructional program, Shidoshi Jordan Augusto—whose ability to preserve and teach the traditions of the Ogawa lineage was personally recognized by Sensei Ogawa—presents a comprehensive introduction to the diverse disciplines that make up Kobujutsu and Taijutsu.
The program features demonstrations and practical applications of Aiki Jujutsu, emphasizing harmony, timing, and the effective use of an opponent's energy; Koppojutsu, the art of attacking the skeletal structure and vital points; and Ju Jutsu, with its extensive repertoire of joint locks, immobilizations, and choking techniques.
Also included are the fundamentals of Hayanawa (fast rope restraint), Kenjutsu (traditional Japanese swordsmanship), Bo vs. Ken techniques for defending the staff against the sword, the use of the Manriki Kusari, a weighted chain weapon designed for striking, entangling, and controlling an opponent, and Shinken Shiraha Dori, the advanced art of defending against a live sword attack with empty hands.
Combining traditional principles with practical instruction, this program offers a rare look into the breadth of the classical Japanese martial arts and the interconnected systems that have been preserved through the Ogawa lineage.
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Ogawa Ryu Bugei with Jordan Augusto