DVD 1: Hand Escape & Locking: This is the first set of arts that is taught to beginning students in Professor Henry S. Okazaki's Danzan Ryu (aka Kodenkan) Jujitsu Class in Honolulu. Yawara is composed of 20 arts but could easily multiply into 100 arts and is the most effective, quick and could be very painful. These arts could end with a kick, throw, choke, joint lock or even a grappling technique just by grabbing your hand, wrist, or even your clothing. Yawara could be very slow in the beginning of the application or in a fluid but relax motion and still be very effective and could cause a lot of pain. These arts were some of the favorites of Professor John K. Cahill Sr. and along with the same thinking, as Professor Okazaki who wanted these arts elevated to a higher level. Included in this DVD are some advanced techniques of Yawara. Participants: Jason Katz, James Stack, Chris Cheung, Miguel Bradley, Randy Kasper, Professor Willy Cahill and special guests Imi Okazaki-Mullins and Myrtle Okazaki-Oberman.
DVD 2: JUJITSU: Throwing Arts: Nage No Kata is the throwing arts, which is very similar to the throwing arts of Kodokan Judo except the names are different. They may have a slight variation to the techniques but not noticeable to the beginner student. Also included in this video is some advanced techniques that you may see at a high level Judo tournament, Sport Jujitsu, Wrestling Sambo or even at Mixed Martial Arts competitions. Professor Henry S. Okazaki had visions of seeing is art elevated to a higher level, you will see this in the demonstrations. These are some of the ways that Judo and Jujitsu has progressed since the beginning of the Danzan Ryu (aka Kodenkan) System of Jujitsu and to quote Professor Okazaki ""Since the fundamental principal acquired through the practice of Jujitsu has been elevated to a finer moral concept called Judo. The Way of Gentleness it may well be said that the primary objective of practicing Judo is perfection of character"". Participants: Shona Keating, Chris Cheung, Artem Mishin, Greta Mudriyan, Randy Kasper, Miguel Bradley, Karen Salgado, Professor Willy Cahill and special guests Imi Okazaki-Mullins and Myrtle Okazaki-Oberman.
DVD 3: Shime No Kata techniques are submission and grappling combinations usually done after a throw. These arts could cause great pain or serious injury to your opponent, caution must be exercised when applying these techniques. It is also a great conditioning exercise while training with your partner with continued speed, power and endurance. Mutual trust, respect and understanding of these arts are very important because with the chokes and armbars these techniques must be done with great care and allowing your opponent to use matte (stop) when it is necessary. Professor Henry S. Okazaki had visions of seeing his arts practice all over the United States and never dreamed that one day it would be practiced all over the world. Also in this DVD are techniques that are used in Judo, Wrestling Sambo, Sport Jujitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Participants: Chris Hardy, Robert Barre, Artem Mishin, Greta Mudriyan, Chris Peterson, Robert Gale, Scott Merrill, Mike Blackburn, Karen Salgado, Gordon Dorham and special guests Imi Okazaki-Mullins and Myrtle Okazaki-Oberman.
DVD 4: Jujitsu: Combination arts: Now we are into the advance techniques of the Danzan Ryu (aka Kodenkan) Jujitsu System as taught by Professor Henry S. Okazaki. It is a combination of Yawara, Shime No Kata and Nage No Kata all rolled into one package. You will learn how to blend the arts together, such as a throw into the armbar, or chokes or grappling techniques. These are some of the arts that were favorites of Professor Sig Kufferath he was a master of Oku No Kata and beyond. Professor Okazaki also had visions of seeing his arts elevated to a higher level, included in this video are advanced techniques that go beyond the teachings of Oku No Kata. Participants: Professor Joe Souza, Tony DeBattista, Eric Renner, Chris Cheung, and special guests Imi Okazaki- Mullins, and Myrtle Okazaki- Oberman.
DVD 5: Jujitsu: Advance Arts Part 1: Shinin No Maki is the advance techniques of Professor Henry S. Okazaki usually practiced by Black Belt students. There are 36 techniques so it is in two separate DVD's; Shinin No Maki Part 1 and Shinin No Maki Part 2. It will have a great help if you have completed the other techniques of the Danzan Ryu (aka Kodenkan) System. In this DVD, it also includes a Kata warm-up exercise, escapes using the long staff, combination techniques and throwing techniques without the gi top. Participants: Professor David Jennings, Joe DeBattista, Chris Cheung, Tim Myers, Artem Mishin, Professor Joe Souza, Randy Kasper, Tess Sutter, Mike Sutter, Tony DeBattista, Professor Willy Cahill and special guests Imi Okazaki-Mullins and Myrtle Okazaki-Oberman.
DVD 6: Jujitsu: Advance Arts Part 2: Shinin No Maki is the advance techniques of Professor Henry S. Okazaki usually practiced by Black Belt students. There are 36 techniques so it is in two separate DVD's; Shinin No Maki Part 1 and Shinin No Maki Part 2. It will have a great help if you have completed the other techniques of the Danzan Ryu (aka Kodenkan) System. Professor Sig Kufferath was very knowledgeable on the advance techniques especially the Shinin No Maki arts, most of the techniques on this DVD is done by his students, especially Hans Ingebretsen and Dale Kahoun. Also included in this video are other advanced techniques as well as some self-defense arts. Participants: Professor David Jennings, Joe DeBattista, Hans Ingebretsen, Dale Kahoun, Annette Kahoun, Alex Sydnor, Noah Harders, Jeremy Stanley and special guests Imi Okazaki-Mullins and Myrtle Okazaki-Oberman.
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