The GOOD Video Thread - No off topic posts allowed

I can see what you're saying then. I still feel it's a rather minor cosmetic choice, especially if he's balding and not pleased about it, but I get what you mean.

 

Thank you very much for your replies and honest opinions!!
It's very important to know how skilled the people, that used to train you, really are.
After reading your posts and watching the video again, I think I totally agree with you. Some of the things he did, like the swordwork didn't sit well with me either from the beginning.
I think Kurtka Jerker's idea to make another thread for requests for feedback, like mine, is a good one. I think it would be a good learning experience too.

 

I just posted quite a few clips in the bad thread, so thought I'd try to be more positive. This clip has it's flaws but I still think, considering they are training on a pool of cold custard, it was entertaining. Not too much talking. Good posture in parts. Little ego on display.

However. On my first viewing I thought some of the "kukishinden" sword stuff looked a like togakure ryu. Maybe he was comparing? I dont have great knowledge of kukishinden sword though, come to think of it...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A1yONcCeIs"]Bujinkan Kukishinden Ryu Kenjutsu seminar Shidoshi Momot 23-25.03.2012 - YouTube[/ame]

I know people will now slate it, but I was just wanting to try and be a little positive today



PS. What hair gel does he use? It never moves!

 

I think he displays some skill and body control. Nice to see.

 

In the first part of the video, it looks like he is demonstrating hiken no ho (i.e. - tsuke iri, kiri sage, etc.) from Kukishinden.

 

What is that at 1:12 ish, with the flick? That's what reminded me of togakure ryu.

 

It's hard to say because it goes so quickly.

It does look a little like one of the hiken no ho kata except I would have expected him to start in hasso. However in the one I'm thinking of the uke simply stands there and its just practicing cuts on both sides (no flicking sword out of the way).

 

This, I think, is UK Taikai. I have a version on 3 cd's so not sure if this is the same...

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Good stuff. Some LARPage by the attendees though.

In my version there is alot of talking by soke (translated by Doron) about people thinking they have the art down but don't really, and how that can harm them, and the bujinkan. Lots of instruction on basics. Correcting everyone on their punching.

Noteable westerner appearances by:

Sven
Jack
Brian McCarthy
Bo
Brin

Can you spot any others? Are you there?

Hope it hasn't been posted previously! Doh!

 

Funny!

http://vimeo.com/38488306

I like that ending best.




And this looked like they were having fun.

http://vimeo.com/37309542



Feeling positive today! Normal service will be resumed soon. :hat:

 

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I like this clip, because it probably shows the type of training newer students 'skip'

 

Time for something a little light-hearted?

You gotta love Batman's sneaking at 1:23

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQYzJ7mJC1c"]Batmen Dark Knight rises vs Ninja the original - YouTube[/ame]

 

Would have been better if they had batman doing keysi.

 

http://www.youtube.com/embed/te1I83v4M4c

Nice form....

sorry, don't know how to embed the video

 

Indeed, Francesco is a great practitioner and student of the art, in my opinion. And a very nice man!

 

Nice movement

 

Would people expand on what they think is nice about the movement and/or form?

 

I didn't say it was nice but I thought it.

I like the sabaki, hip movement and leveling that occurs: Between 16-18secs

I like the balance in the kick at 19secs

I like the execution of the kick at 23secs

I like the balance at 39-40secs combined with core to allow that movement without being overly at risk to a reversal.

I like the composure and Kamae at 42-44

 

I like his movement, it seems influenced by kacem, is he one of his students?

 

Yes

 

Well filmed. Maybe overdone a little?

Techniques done in a somewhat embu style. Bit too flashy maybe.

But looks fun.

Overall I liked it.

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