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| Considered one of the world's leading martial artists, Fumio Demura is an authority in kobudo. The kama / scythe is a sickle that was used by Okinawan farmers to harvest their rice crops. Because the kama has a sharp cutting edge, Okinawan farmers adapted and used the kama as a formidable weapon of self-defense. Today, many martial artists specialize in using the kama, and apply impressive and dazzling techniques to their kata in tournaments. Before using this weapon in competitions, however, kama practitioners must know the rudiments of the kama kata forms, including the proper implementation of the weapon as it was used in combat centuries ago. In this DVD, Demura teaches the fundamentals of proper kama use, including proper grips, strikes, stances, counters and defenses. A beginner's basic kata is also covered in this volume. |
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