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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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