In this video, Hatsumi gives a comprehensive look at the 3 main swords of Japan complete with English subtitles. Ken (sword), Tachi (Battlefield) Sword, Katana types, styles & uses throughout history are comparatively demonstrated with & without armor for an in-depth precise understanding of proper use of the sword. Not only is this a very instructional video, the introduction clip is amazing!

Full colour 90 min.
Narrated by Masaaki Hatsumi with English translation