Shihan Dana Abbott, after a quarter century of extensive Kenjutsu study, including 14 years in Yokohama, Japan returned to the United States to properly instruct Japanese sword methods in the Samurai manner. Master Abbott cuts away the mysteries that have shrouded the sword for generations and explains how the sword is correctly applied.
Master Abbott's intent and purpose focuses on sharing his expertise on the usage of the Samurai sword while describing in detail information pertaining to a straightforward upfront system of comprehension and practical application for beginner and master alike.
Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee Sword Master Dana Abbott instructs the "spirit of the thing" throughout the world giving Toyama-ryu and Nakamura-ryu Iai-Batto-Do, Combat Kenjutsu and Tameshigiri training, which encompass the understanding of Happogiri Kenjutsu the foundation for all sword styles.
Through this training media you will learn striking and cutting patterns, stances, the basic 8's, drawing and sheathing, prearranged forms, test cutting, manipulation, gripping, economy of motion, plus much more!
Dana Abbott's Beginner's Guide to Japanese Sword Volume 2 is a 2010 sports & fitness movie with a runtime of 47 minutes.