Announcements
10.01.2007
3 Months in the Making! New Jujutsu Video
The Shiden'issen JuJutsu crew has been hard at work over the past three months creating a monumental video movie which made its debut at Martial Arts of Tucson just days ago.
The new video portrays the entire spectrum of this diverse Japanese art in a single nine minute tour-de-force that is not only spectacular to witness, but gives the viewer considerable insight into JuJutsu's historical origins. On display are martial techniques that have their origins in Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu (forms of Japanese swordsmanship) and other battlefield combat methods, as well as their corresponding unarmed descendants: Tachi waza (standing technique), Nage waza (throwing technique) and Ne waza (grappling technique). The goal of these techniques? To adapt to the situation presented, and effectively subdue the opponent.
The video is comprised of three joined sections: Preparing for War; Dojo Training; The Final Duel. Footage for the movie was filmed on location near Mount Lemmon Highway, engulfing the practitioners in deep sand, huge rocks and steep cliff walls soaring upwards of fifty feet.
A primary element of the video is its 'actors,' comprised of the entire Shiden'issen JuJutsu class. Teacher and students alike participate with equal gusto to display the vast array of training methods frequently employed by the school: from live target cutting (tameshigiri) to more structured kumitachi drills, sparring, kata, and in-depth technical instruction.
A vital and complimentary role is 'played' by its musical score. When you watch the video...make sure you have your speakers turned up LOUD and be fully immersed in the experience that is...the Arts of the Samurai.
See our video page and scope this video now!
06.29.2007
MAOT Merchandise Now Available!
Martial Arts of Tucson has launched a companion, merchandise website where you can purchase dojo related martial arts apparel and collectibles designed exclusively for us!
The items are high quality, stylish, and are branded with the Martial Arts of Tucson logo (and usually your individual martial discipline too). So, whether your art is Aikido, Arts of the Samurai - Jujutsu, Karate, Taekwondo or Tai Chi, you are bound to discover something unique and hip to represent your art and your dojo.
Simply use the "merchandise" link from the home page of the MAOT site, listed under "quick links," to peruse and purchase your fave items. Because this is a brand new service, we currently have a limited selection of shirts available, but we will be adding new gear to the site rapidly, so keep 'tuned in' on what is happening.
By the way, the shopping website is secured with state of the art encryption technology, and administered by a trustworthy internet vendor (CafePress), so you can use a major credit card for your purchases with confidence and peace-of-mind. Definitely check this out....and represent your dojo and your style!
Come to think of it, why wait? Visit the merchandise website now.