Gyokko Ryu Kosshi Jutsu – Bujinkan Ninjutsu DVD

Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu DVD – Masaaki Hatsumi | Bujinkan DVD Series Vol. 29 Explore the kamae, fundamental body movements, striking methods and technical principles of Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu in this original Japanese martial arts DVD featuring Masaaki Hatsumi. Special Promotional Price $49 USD $59 USD Save $10 on this specialized Japanese martial arts training DVD. Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu Instructional DVD Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu (玉虎流骨指術) is presented in this DVD through posture, natural body movement, balance control, striking mechanics and traditional training forms. The Japanese term Kosshijutsu (骨指術) is associated with the precise use of the fingers, hands and body structure. The publisher also presents it as a study of the essential structural principles underlying Japanese martial movement. Originally released as a VHS training program, this edition was re-edited for DVD and supplemented with newly filmed material. It offers a detailed visual reference for practitioners studying Gyokko Ryū, Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu, Ninjutsu and traditional Japanese martial arts. Main Features Original Japanese Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu instruction Demonstrations featuring Masaaki Hatsumi Kamae, taihen kihon and fundamental training forms Complete Torite Kihongata sequence from No. 1 to No. 10 Sanshin Kihongata: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Void Sixteen named Kosshijutsu techniques Additional Kosshi applications and henka Japanese audio with English subtitles Region ALL DVD manufactured in Japan Complete DVD Program 1. Kamae – 構 Ichimonji no Kamae – 一文字之構（左右） – right and left sides Hichō no Kamae – 飛鳥之構（左右） – right and left sides Jūmonji no Kamae – 十文字之構（左右） – right and left sides Henka – 変化 2. Taihen Kihon – 体変基本 Ichimonji no Kamae – 一文字之構 Jūmonji no Kamae – 十文字之構 3. Kihongata – 基本型 Migi Ichimonji no Kamae – 右一文字之構 Migi Hichō no Kamae – 右飛鳥之構 Migi Jūmonji no Kamae – 右十文字之構 4. Torite Kihongata – 捕手起本型 Japanese Romanized title 一本目 Ipponme – No. 1 二本目 Nihonme – No. 2 三本目 Sanbonme – No. 3 四本目 Yonhonme – No. 4 五本目 Gohonme – No. 5 六本目 Ropponme – No. 6 七本目 Nanahonme – No. 7 八本目 Happonme – No. 8 九本目 Kyūhonme – No. 9 十本目 Jupponme – No. 10 5. Sanshin Kihongata – 三心奇本型 Chi no Kata – 地之型 – Earth Form Sui no Kata – 水之型 – Water Form Hi no Kata – 火之型 – Fire Form Fū no Kata – 風之型 – Wind Form Kū no Kata – 空之型 – Void Form 6. Kosshijutsu – 骨指術 Japanese title Romanized title 虚空 Kokū 輦與 Renyo 彈手 Danshu 彈指 Danshi 闕倒 Kentō 締脈 Ketsumyaku 拏振 Dashin 蜂先 Hosen 槹 Kō 崩落 Horaku 隼雄 Shunū 隼足 Shunsoku 魁足 Kaisoku 掬掠 Kōryaku 意合封 Iaifū 沈雁 Chingan 7. Kosshi and Henka – 骨指と変化 The final section presents additional Kosshi principles, applications and technical variations derived from the fundamental movements demonstrated throughout the program. About Masaaki Hatsumi This DVD features Masaaki Hatsumi (初見良昭) demonstrating and supervising the Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu material. His movement, positioning and use of timing provide an important visual reference for practitioners studying Japanese budō and Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu. DVD Specifications Original Japanese title 玉虎流骨指術 English title Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu Featured instructor Masaaki Hatsumi Series Bujinkan DVD Series – Volume 29 Product code SPD-7029 Running time Approximately 40 minutes Spoken language Japanese Subtitles English subtitles DVD region Region ALL Television system NTSC Screen format 4:3 standard format Audio Stereo / Dolby Digital Video Color / MPEG-2 Disc format DVD Video / Single-sided, single-layer disc Publisher Quest Co., Ltd. Japan Production year 2006 Country of manufacture Made in Japan JAN / GTIN 4941125670296 ISBN 4-87389-946-X Compatibility notice: Although this disc is marked Region ALL, it uses the Japanese NTSC television system. Please confirm that your DVD player, television or computer can play NTSC-format DVDs before ordering. Recommended For Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu practitioners Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu and Ninjutsu students Martial artists studying kamae and natural body movement Instructors researching traditional Japanese training methods Collectors of Japanese martial arts DVDs Students interested in Masaaki Hatsumi’s demonstrations Frequently Asked Questions What does the Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu DVD teach? The program covers Ichimonji, Hichō and Jūmonji kamae, Taihen Kihon, Kihongata, ten Torite Kihongata exercises, the five Sanshin forms, sixteen named Kosshijutsu techniques and additional henka. Does the DVD include English subtitles? Yes. The spoken instruction is in Japanese and the DVD includes English subtitles. Can this Japanese DVD be played outside Japan? The DVD is encoded for Region ALL, but it uses the NTSC video system. A compatible DVD player, computer or television is therefore required. Is this a DVD or a digital download? This product is a physical DVD Video. It is not a Blu-ray disc, streaming program or digital download. Does the DVD contain footage from the original VHS edition? Yes. The DVD was re-edited from the earlier VHS program and includes additional newly filmed material. Is this DVD suitable for beginners? Beginners can use the DVD as a visual introduction to Gyokko Ryū posture and movement. Experienced students and instructors may use it as a reference for technical analysis and continued study. Is the DVD a substitute for direct martial arts instruction? No. This program is intended as supplementary educational material and should be studied alongside safe, supervised practice with a qualified instructor. Study Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu Through an Original Japanese Training DVD Promotional price: $49 USD instead of $59 USD. Bujinkan DVD Series Vol. 29 – SPD-7029 – Made in Japan Safety notice: Martial arts techniques can cause injury when practiced incorrectly. Train responsibly, progress gradually and use appropriate supervision and protective equipment.