Kuden Review!

[Brian R. VanCise]

Okay so I am working my way slowly through the first four Kuden DVD's and I am enjoying it quite a bit. It is very nice to see Hatsumi Sensei teaching a regular class. It is similar to a Daikomyosai and yet different because the number of practitioners present is quite less. Definately two thumbs up!

Here is a short trailer for the Kuden series:

They are of course all available at www.ninjutsu.com

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

As I work my way through all of these I must say that they are absolutely great. Viewing Hatsumi Sensei teaching at the Budokan and at the Hombu dojo at a regular class is a real treat.

 

[savagek]

Hello all,

Hi Brian,

I have been to Japan many times and each time its around February. I have found this the best time of the year, not as many folks as other times of the year.

I was in the background during the filming of several of the first ones and the material was great. Soke's movement is awsome.

Be well and Gassho,

Ken Savage
www.winmartialarts.com

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

These really are great videos so that you can try to keep up to date with the teachings of Soke. (a few years behind) I have noticed that the dates are not quite correct. I found this out when I ordered some of the DVD's expecting to see myself in the back ground. It looks like they are running a month or two behind the correct dates.

 

[jks9199]

Any chance that you're reading the date "wrong?" Y'know, the way that many countries list DAY-MONTH-YEAR, instead of the US "standard" of MONTH-DAY-YEAR?

I know how frustrating it can be kind of hoping to get something that you think you might be in -- and not be there!

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Any chance that you're reading the date "wrong?" Y'know, the way that many countries list DAY-MONTH-YEAR, instead of the US "standard" of MONTH-DAY-YEAR?

I know how frustrating it can be kind of hoping to get something that you think you might be in -- and not be there!

I do not think I am reading the date wrong but more likely the producer has placed a date that is not quite lined up. Either way the video footage is first rate and I am getting each new one as it comes out so eventually the technique footage from when we were there will be on them.

 

[Tsuki-Yomi]

From what I see in the catalog they have 7 volumes available at this time. What volume are you referring to about the dates not corresponding?

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

From what I see in the catalog they have 7 volumes available at this time. What volume are you referring to about the dates not corresponding?

Several of the dates during the spring/summer of 04 do not line up based on not only when I was there but also when some others were there.

 

[Tsuki-Yomi]

Several of the dates during the spring/summer of 04 do not line up based on not only when I was there but also when some others were there.

All 7 dvds are from 03 classes from what it says in the catalog.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

All 7 dvds are from 03 classes from what it says in the catalog.

There are 19 out now and some are well into 2004.

 

[Tsuki-Yomi]

Wow, they added quite a few since the 08 catalog!

Is everything subtitled?

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Wow, they added quite a few since the 08 catalog!

Yes and they seem to be speeding it up a bit as well.

 

[kouryuu]

I do not think I am reading the date wrong but more likely the producer has placed a date that is not quite lined up. Either way the video footage is first rate and I am getting each new one as it comes out so eventually the technique footage from when we were there will be on them.

Brian is correct, i have nearly all the Kuden series and the dates are definitely out on a few of them, still great viewing though

 

[David Weatherly]

Thanks for posting the review Brian. I've been through the first two and I was wondering if the series was consistent.
BudoVideo is advertising Vol 19 so the series is moving along quickly.

David

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

I have all of them and the quality is consistent with the first two that you have.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Number 20 arrived yesterday and had some really good stuff!