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Korean Swordsmanship: Volume 1
(10th Gup To 9th Gup)

by Grandmaster James S. Benko, 9th Dan

Features the Shim Soo Do™, Korean Swordsmanship requirements to advance from 10th Gup White Belt to 9th Gup White Belt. Topics includes: Bowing, Sheathing the Sword, Drawing the Sword, proper placement of the Sword, the 10 Basic 2-Hand Cuts and their applications, plus some combinations.

Close-ups are used extensively to help provide you with a better understanding of each movement. Views from several angles are also shown. Grandmaster James S. Benko 9th Degree Black Belt in Korean Swordsmanship, and the Founder of Shim Soo Do™ , narrates the presentation supplying the viewer with valuable knowledge of Sword training methods, History, and Philosophy.

Topics Featured:
Introduction by Shim Soo Do™ Founder, Grandmaster J.S. Benko.
How To Bow While Standing.
How To Bow While Sitting.
How To Draw The Sword From The Scabbard.
How To Properly Sheath The Sword (Return It To The Scabbard).
How To Properly Wear The Sword.
How To Hold The Sword When Walking Or Sitting.
The 10 Basic 2-Hand Cuts (Shown From Several Angles).
The 10 Basic 2-Hand Cuts Applications (Shown From Several Angles).
Sword Combination Techniques.
Philosophy Of Shim Soo Do™.
Sword History.

Order Number:   D-134  
Price:   $29.95
Run Time Approx.:   100 Min.
Language:   English
Format:   NTSC

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