Tips on Throwing Bo-Shuriken
Bo-shuriken are straight, stick or spike-like throwing weapons from samurai traditions. Though most people think of them as being ninja weapons, bo-shuriken were considered standard equipment, used for distractions (often thrown directly at the enemy) and emergencies, often hidden as topknot pins.
Bo and Bokuto Form
I really enjoyed filming this as I consider myself best suited to capture movement, and I really enjoy "getting in the movement", often risking my equipment and myself at the same time. I find it extremely fun to get close, to give a sense of the intensity. During the filming, of course I was hit a couple times--once with the camera going flying.
Scouting for Bamboo
Learn what the philosophy is behind why some schools would never cut tatami, or anything fixed to an object or the ground.
Challenges of Videography in Japan
Even for just BTS photos and videos I select for patreon or a disappearing story that I might share on Instagram, the video and images here might need permissions from all possible parties.
Introduction
Before I knew it, I was starting a company, diving deeper into studying all aspects of Katana, and moving to Japan.