Samurai: Deconstructed (2:35)
The Samurai were fearsome warriors whose traditions of honor and discipline live on in the study of jujitsu and kendo today.
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Samurai: Deconstructed
Samurai: DeconstructedVideo Clip (2:35)
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The Samurai were fearsome warriors whose traditions of honor and discipline live on in the study of jujitsu and kendo today.
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Coroner's Report: Seppuku
Coroner's Report: SeppukuVideo Clip (2:26)
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Seppuku was a ritual form of suicide used by samurai warriors to avoid surrender or atone for a shameful act. What were their painful final moments really like?
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Samurai
SamuraiVideo Clip (1:34)
Video Clip (1:34)
Honor was so much a part of Samurai life that warriors would commit ritual suicide if ever the code was broken.
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The Naked Underground: Female Samurai
The Naked Underground: Female SamuraiVideo Clip (1:54)
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In this video clip from The Naked Underground, Don Whitman is in Japan. He is dressed in a samurai suit, and participates in medieval combat with a female samurai. In the end, his loss means he has to pay honor to the female samurai.
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Terry's Commentary on Samurai Showdown
Terry's Commentary on Samurai ShowdownVideo Clip (1:22)
Video Clip (1:22)
Terry Schappert shares his special affinity for Japanese culture in his commentary on Samurai Showdown.
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Human Weapon: The History of Judo
Human Weapon: The History of JudoVideo Clip (2:29)
Video Clip (2:29)
Human Weapon shows the history of Judo, including information on Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, and the difference between Judo and Jujitsu.
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Human Weapon: The History of Mixed Martial Arts
Human Weapon: The History of Mixed Martial ArtsVideo Clip (4:21)
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Watch the evolution of mixed martial arts in this Human Weapon video. The MMA, Mixed Martial Arts, is a worldwide phenomena with its center in Los Angeles with over 24,000 professionals and 2,500 leagues around the world.
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Human Weapon: The History of Krav Maga
Human Weapon: The History of Krav MagaVideo Clip (2:03)
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Learn the history of Krav Maga in this Human Weapon video. Krav Maga was created as a way for Jewish people to protect themselves from Nazi, who use to attack in large groups. Because of the large group of Nazi, boxing and was not enough.
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Human Weapon: The History of Kung Fu
Human Weapon: The History of Kung FuVideo Clip (2:20)
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In this video clip from Human Weapon we learn about the martial arts fighting style known as Kung Fu. It was developed in China and has nearly 400 different styles. But all Kung Fu can be broken down into internal and external.
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Human Weapon: The History of Muay Thai
Human Weapon: The History of Muay ThaiVideo Clip (2:49)
Video Clip (2:49)
In this clip from Human Weapon we get to see the unique fighting style of the Muay thai. Learn some of the moves of Muay thai and also learn the history of where the techniques came from. Join our hosts as they journey to Bangkok.
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Human Weapon: The History of Ninjitsu
Human Weapon: The History of NinjitsuVideo Clip (3:14)
Video Clip (3:14)
In this video from the hit show Human Weapon, we get to learn of the start of Ninjitsu. Why it was made and how to accomplish it is investigated in this amazingly educational video. From Japan to counter attacks, see it all here.
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Human Weapon: The History of Sambo
Human Weapon: The History of SamboVideo Clip (1:01)
Video Clip (1:01)
Learn the history of Sambo in this Human Weapons video. Learn how Sambo has affected Russian history, and how it has led to international fame for today's fighters.
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