Classic Japanese Martial Arts Documentary

In 1978, Budo: the Art of Killing, a documentary on Japanese martial arts was released.

 Despite it's unfortunate title, it remains a classic and may be viewed below.

Enjoy.

 

BJJ Solo Practice Drills

54 Solo Grappling BJJ Drills in 12 Minutes

 

Classical Jujutsu in Modern Japan

 

A short documentary of Yagyu Shingan Ryu jujutsu as practiced in Japan today.

 

Martial Arts in John Wick

Below is a compilation of Aikido, Jujutsu and Judo techniques on display in the John Wick series. Enjoy!

 

Okuyama Ryu Aiki jujutsu Demonstration

 

Daito Ryu Ikkajo Ippondori

From a Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu seminar.

 

 

Five Chokehold Defenses for Women

 

Samurai Aikijujutsu

 

Highlights from a DVD on Aikijujutsu featuring Bernie Lau and Toshishiro Obata.

 

 

 

The First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rules

Below is a video which describes the rules that were employed when Mitsuyo Maeda, the grandfather of BJJ, first arrived in Brazil.

 

 

Japanese Jujutsu Self Defense Techniques

 

 

 

Aikido and Jujutsu Mashup

Below is a short video of Ryuji Shirakawa adding some Jujutsu to his (excellent) Aikido. Enjoy!

Documentary on Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu

Below is a short documentary on the history and practice of Daito Ryu AikiJuJutsu featuring vintage video. Enjoy.

Small Circle Jujutsu

Wally Jay was highly ranked in both Danzan Ryu Jujutsu and Judo before founding his own Small Circle Jujutsu. Below is a video of him demonstrating his art. Enjoy.

Japanese Vintage Martial Arts Documentary

Below is a ~70 minute long vintage documentary on Japanese Martial Arts. It's in Japanese. 

My Japanese isn't good enough to keep up, but you ought to be able to follow. At any rate, it's fun to watch.

Eight Variations of Shiho Nage

Eight variations of Shiho Nage. Enjoy.

Vintage Danzan Ryu Jujutsu Video

Below is a vintage video from 1943 demonstrating Danzan Ryu Jujutsu.

Yanagi Ryu Aikijujutsu

Below is a video from the 70's of Dan Angier demonstating Yanagi Ryu Aikijujutsu, which is an offshoot of Daito Ryu.

The Difference Between Judo and Jujutsu

In this clip from the Empty Mind Films documentary on Judo, 8th Dan John Gage explains and demonstrates some of the differences between Judo and Jujutsu.

Vintage Footage of Ancient Judo Kata

Kito Ryu was one of the ancestor arts to Judo. Below is a vintage video of Kito Ryu kata. Enjoy.

1966 Martial Arts Movie/Documentary

"Chop, chop."