Dana Abbott

Drop cut a red grape…which was hard to see in this light on video…then a green grape which was easier to view. But the orange tangerine was way too easy to follow.

Shihan Dana Abbott offers short tutorials on fine tuning your Japanese sword technique through practical application.

This short tutorial shows the finer points of drawing and sheathing a large bladed shinken. Tabuchi sensei placed great emphasis on how to feel the sides of the blade move through one’s thumb and forefinger when being drawn or sheathed for better control.

This video simply shows how to draw and sheath two swords without taking your eyes off the opponent. This is very important in practical application. Want to understand the simplicity of Nito-ryu or need a “Task Master” go to www.learnthesword.com

Kodachi-iai is an aggressive Japanese short sword system. This is kata 12 of the short sword kata series I learned in the 1980’s from Tabuchi Sensei. There are three opponents. Need a “Task Master” go to www.learnthesword.com

Draw and sheath using gravity. This is a short tutorial on how to draw and sheath the sword using gravity to prevent telegraphing ones thoughts and intentions in practical application. Need a “Task Master” go to www.learnthesword.com