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Deconstructing History: Samurai (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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  • Deconstructing History: Samurai
    Deconstructing History: Samurai

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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: Seppuku

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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

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    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 History of Judo
    The History of Judo

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    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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  • The History of Krav Maga
    The History of Krav Maga

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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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  • The History of Mixed Martial Arts
    The History of Mixed Martial Arts

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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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  • The History of Ninjitsu
    The History of Ninjitsu

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    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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  • The History of Kung Fu
    The History of Kung Fu

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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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  • The History of Muay Thai
    The History of Muay Thai

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    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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    The History of Sambo

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    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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