Exploring Concepts - Water Strikes
Shihan Kai Master Instructors Mark Sentoshi Russo, James Kentoshi Norris, and Dennis Fuutoshi Mahoney explore concepts from An-shu Stephen K. Hayes’ To-Shin Do Water curriculum.
Course Category: Basic Access
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Hanbo Choking and Grinding
Learn how to use a hanbo (Japanese cane or short stick) to create chokes and painful disrupts to control balance, distract and disrupt, and ultimately subdue an attacker. Shihan James Kentoshi Norris takes you through the foundations of two important hanbo skills; choking and grinding.
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Strengthening the Base
Shihan Mark Sentoshi Russo’s leg workout course includes self-myofascial release, stretching, and a series of functional fitness leg exercises using your own body weight to strengthen the base and improve your To-Shin Do Taijutsu movement.
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Understanding the Elements
Join senior ranking Shihan, Mark Sentoshi Russo as he takes you on a guided tour through the five elements of To-Shin Do – Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and the Void.
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Kai-Soku Kata
An-shu Hayes demonstrates Kai Soku kata.
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Kou-Ryaku Kata
An-shu Hayes demonstrates Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu Kou-Ryaku kata.
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Ketsu Myaku
An-shu Hayes describes the Ketsu Myaku choke and defense.
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Ko-Yoku Kata
An-shu Hayes details the Ko-Yoku kata from the To-Shin Do curriculum.
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Kunoichi Seminar
An-shu Rumiko Hayes offers a workshop on kunoichi principles, techniques, philosophies and strategies that help smaller people defeat much larger and stronger attackers.
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Sentoshi Sword Series
The Level One Twelve Count Kata is clearly and thoroughly presented in this course. The program takes you step by step through the twelve Fundamental Kenjutsu postures combined with cuts, deflections and counter cuts. An additional bonus is Master Russo’s unarmed interpretation of each clash, providing greater understanding and wider application for a first rate […]
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Hanbo Striking and Shielding
Learn how to use a hanbo (Japanese cane or short stick) to strike at a distance, to disrupt or put an end to an attack, and to protect yourself in close range situations. Shihan James Kentoshi Norris takes you through the foundations of two important hanbo skills; striking and shielding.
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Hanbo Locking and Leveraging
Learn how to use a hanbo (Japanese cane or short stick) to turn an attacker’s energy, or even their own skeleton, against them. Shihan James Kentoshi Norris takes you through the foundations of two important hanbo skills; how to create locks and how to create leverage.
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Crushing the Attack - Part 3
Learn a ninja master’s approach to defeating a close range hook punch attack with timing, positioning and technique. Join Shihan Mark Sentoshi Russo as he carefully guides you through the details.
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Trapped at Knifepoint
Learn how to turn an attacker into his own worst enemy. Shihan Mark Sentoshi Russo guides you through efficient and effective methods for managing the nightmare scenario of finding yourself trapped at knifepoint.
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Rolling Skills
Getting to the ground safely is an essential skill in any martial arts training program. Whether getting thrown in training, slipping on an icy sidewalk, or going to the ground in a fight, being able to roll is one of the most important things you’ll learn in To-Shin Do. In this course, James Kentoshi Norris […]
