Budo Ashisabaki DVD

This DVD covers ashisabaki or footwork, the foundation of any martial art.

Obata Toshishiro-sensei demonstrates various ashisabaki exercises, as well as taiso (body warmups), taisabaki (body movement), and sotai (partner practice, using sword on some techniques).

Obata Yoko-sensei assists.

Special features include 3-dimensional movement grids superimposed upon the demonstrations for easy following, slow-motion sequences, and alternate views of techniques.

Also includes a bonus tameshigiri (sword test-cutting) demonstration by Obata Toshishiro-kaiso.

English DVD. Approx. 30 minutes.