TRANSMUTATION

3 DVDs, 5 hours

TRANSMUTATION (Part I)

Hanshi Bruce Juchnik (Sei Kosho Shorei Kai) and Shihan Tony Annesi (Takeshin Sogo Budo) teach you how to unify the arts by showing that, with small adjustments, a Lock is a Block is a Blow is a Throw. Bruce Juchnik is known for his relaxed presentation of unusual concepts. Tony Annesi is known for his organized and clear analysis of techniques. With them, youíll move from style to style, from technical shape to technical shape to bring many martial arts into the same family. Learn how form varies not only according to function but also according to cultural preference. The differences in styles are not in effectiveness but in appearance and sometimes incidental detail. When you can transmute your favorite blow into a throw, you have soft within your hard style. When you can transmute your favorite lock into a block, you have hard within your soft style. (90 min.)
AK-13, $59.00

TRANSMUTATION (Part II)

Hanshi Juchnik on ìalways move twiceî and ìcagingî. Shihan Annesi on seeing advanced applications within basics. You will learn how to understand technical methods with ìa masterís mindî by seeing beyond the surface form. Once you study principles (see PAB videos) and know how a technique works, you are then free to change its form while maintaining its essence. Even your most basic techniques hold within them advanced applications. Discover how! (90 min.)
AK-14, $59.00

TRANSMUTATION (Part III)

Juchnik applies his concepts to the use of a blade. Annesi unifies the theme and transmutes advanced techniques back to basic ones. The circle comes around. As an experienced martial artist, you do not have to practice every one of your 10,000 variations to stay skilled. You continue practicing basics, but perceive them with ìa masterís mindî. For you, the advanced becomes simple because it always resided in the basic. Now you can transmute the basic into the advanced at will.
(120 min.)
AK-15, $69.00

THE ROAD TO MASTERY

5 DVDs, 9 hours

THE ROAD TO MASTERY (Part I)

Travel with Willem deTHOUARS (Kuntao Silat), Bruce JUCHNIK (KoshoRyu), and Tony ANNESI (Takeshin Sogo Budo) as they show signposts on the technical journey toward Mastery. Your first signpost is, of course, Basics. But basics are more than they first appear. Even for a beginner, each art has a different concept of what basics should be. DeThouars and Juchnik discuss basics like perception and awareness while Annesi covers basics like stance and blocking stability. Not only must you master basics, you should also test them. Discover Shihan Annesi's unique way to test postural efficiency so you can improve your own. (120 min.)
AK-16, $69.00

THE ROAD TO MASTERY (Part II)

Basics become Forms and Techniques. You have practiced many basics as self-defense. More often, however, basics transmute into the more complicated combinations you know as kata or waza. Even these contain more than meet the eye. Annesiís bunkai of Tensho kata, for example, illustrates a point made in his earlier Transmutation videos (see above) and Cracking the Kata Code videos (see karate videos), that any form, whether a kata or a waza can hold enormous meaning below its surface. Learn how a simple kata can have subtle application that can be lost upon even those who practice it regularly. (90 min.)
AK-17, $59.00

THE ROAD TO MASTERY (Part III)

Form & Techniques produce Variation. For most students, improvement in the martial arts means adding to their list of techniques or variations. The more choices of techniques you have with which to respond to an attack, the better you are able to handle that attack. Variations are endless so it is logical that students perceive a large repertoire of variation as the pinnacle of martial development. This video suggests that Variation, although essential, is merely a stepping stone on your way toward mastery.(90 min.)
AK-18, $59.00

THE ROAD TO MASTERY (Part IV)

Variations lead to Principles. Once you have accumulated myriad variations, you must have a way to organize them. Even the masterís mind cannot work if clogged by a mile-long menu of technical choices. This is why the next signpost on the road to mastery is understanding how variations can be summarized into a relatively small group of principles (genri). Different arts approach Principle in different ways; but, to master an art, you must go beyond the accumulation of concretes to the integration of concepts. New to the study of principles? Not after you experience this signpost. (120 min.)
AK-19, $69.00

THE ROAD TO MASTERY (Part V)

The fundament of freedom: Everything is Budo. When you integrate both techniques and principles, you go beyond shape, form, or style. Not only do your trained actions become automatic, but your everyday actions become structured with the new intent of self-defense. You now can turn any motion into a lock, a block, a blow, or a throw. Because budo has become part of your life, your life can serve as the shape, style and method of your budo. Beyond the gate of traditional budo lies the Road to Mastery. At the pinnacle of mastery lies Banji-wa budo desu (Everything is budo). (120 min.)
AK-20, $69.00

ROAD to MASTERY Mixed Media Set

9 HOURS OF DVDs plus the 190 page book!
RtMmms: ONLY $229.00

THE SCIENCE OF SOGO BUDO
The Past and Future of Traditionalism

3 DVDs, 5 hours

Science of Sogo Budo 1

Ian Cyrus (inheritor of Choson-Do), Tony Annesi (Takeshin Sogo Budo) and Brian Wilkes (Seishi-ryu Sogo Budo) illustrate how to recognize your art for what it really is and really can be. Find out how to integrate hard and soft, large and small, striking, and locking methods without doing a disservice to your chosen martial art. Learn the 5 methods to "sogo-ize" your art, understand technical skills from an historical point of view, and discover why "style" is a necessary limitation that masters go beyond. Witness thought provoking viewpoints and beautifully conjoined techniques (from aiki, karate, Korean arts, Japanese sword, Chinese internal arts and others) — enough to keep you, the thinking martial artist, viewing this DVD set again and again. In Part 1, Shihan Annesi illustrates how a basic hook block can be used as a lock, a blow, or a throw; Kwang-jang (stylistic head) Ian Cyrus continues the theme, integrating Annesi's movements with techniques from his own art; and Brian Wilkes relates the theme to the Japanese sword. (1.75 hrs.)
AK-22, $69.00

Science of Sogo Budo 2

Annesi continues the sword analogy; Cyrus adds striking and kicking to the theme, and Wilkes completes his historical perspective. (2 hrs.)
AK-23, $69.00

Science of Sogo Budo 3

Annesi and Cyrus both discuss the concept of "styles," conclude the 5 principles of integration and relate them to various stylistic techniques. (2 hrs.)
AK-24, $69.00

The CHINESE (MARTIAL) CONNECTION
The Legacy of the Middle Kingdom

3 DVDs, 5 hours

Chinese (Martial) Connection 1

Roberto Torres (Pencak Silat Perisai Setia), Ian Cyrus (Choson-Do), and Tony Annesi (Takeshin Sogo Budo) investigate the history of technique transmission throughout Asia. Sound a little to academic? Hardly! In part I, Guru Roberto Torres explains the Chinese origins of the Indonesian arts and illustrates the distinction between Pencak (Pentjak) and Silat with a fascinating series of avoidances, strikes, and takedowns. Kwang-jang Ian Cyrus relates his knowledge of Pa-kua (Ba-gwa) and its connection to other arts with techniques that approach at unusual angles. (2 hrs.)
AK-25, $69.00

Chinese (Martial) Connection 2

Shihan Tony Annesi shows a simple version of the Hakucho kata, relates it historically to China and then shows applications that look like aiki! Guru Torres relates entries and basic Jurus (forms) of the Indonesian arts to the previous material. (1.75 hrs.)
AK-26, $69.00

Chinese (Martial) Connection 3

Kwang-jang Cyrus introduces concepts of Chinese medicine and shows a Resuscitation "kata." Guru Torres introduces Indonesian grappling. Shihan Annesi relates previously seen techniques to the opening of Tekki Shodan (Naihanchi). (1.5 hrs.)
AK-27, $59.00

PRINCIPLES of ADVANCED BUDO

3 DVDs, 5 hours

Takeshin Okuden explained and illustrated as only video can.

Your technical study of Budo began with basics. Next, you developed numerous techniques, then variations of those techniques. You have developed quite a repertoire. But you may not completely understand why your techniques work or why they work only sometimes. You have the knowledge and you have the talent; but, until now, you may not have had the principles upon which all techniques are based. This three DVD set reveals the hidden keys to having many of your unasked questions answered. Unlock a treasure chest of knowledge from both hard and soft arts in this unique set of videos. These Takeshin principles can be applied to all empty hand martial arts!

Complemented by the 206 page book that allows quick reference to the principles
(see Book section). Also see chart section for giant PAB chart.

PRINCIPLES of ADVANCED BUDO
Mixed Media Special

3 DVDs with 206 page book & 4 posters:
PABmms, ONLY $169.00

INFERIOR SUPERIORITY
GROUND DEFENSE: Avoid Grappling!

This is not about grappling. It is about AVOIDING GRAPPLING. Although grappling is an important combat skill, it is not suited for everyone. When you defend yourself, you do not spend more than a moment with one opponent unless absolutely necessary. Attackers know they can suddenly tackle and take down almost anyone! Now you will be able to fight back!

• Know what to do if you are kneeling, sitting, or lying down as an attacker approaches.
• Understand your options if he decides to rush you.
• Plan your escape even if he has you pinned down.

Although there is no guaranteed escape from every assailant in every situation, GROUND DEFENSE will prepare you for self-protection from many disadvantageous positions.
Down is NOT OUT!

1 DVD, 2 hours, 30 min.
AK-41: ONLY $79.00
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The SECRETS OF SEIKEN BUDO
an introduction to BUSHIDO-KAI's private,
in-house martial art

3 DVDs, 5 hours

Learn how to "fill the gaps" that most karate and aiki studies leave blank. SEIKEN BUDO (Combined Fist Martial Way) addresses striking, standing grappling, ground grappling, and weaponry. It deals with 5 ranges from very close to very far. In this 3-DVD set, Shihan Tony Annesi, founder of the family of integrated martial arts known as TAKESHIN SOGO BUDO, teaches you to employ defenses to standard lunge punches to link the sections Seiken Budo to each other. You'll pass though X-receptions and leg-entangles inspired by Shorinji Tetsu-Kenpo and Hapkido. Then youíll close the gap with techniques modified from Wu-wei Kung-fu. Finally, youíll draw in the opponent moving only minimally to defend yourself. This video set is a great benefit for both soft and hard stylists who want to expand the capabilities of their art as they deal with several ranges.

The Skills & Drills of SEIKEN BUDO
DEFEND AGAINST ANY ANGLE OF ATTACK!

3 videos or 2 DVDs, 4.5 hours

Integration Drills of Takeshin Seiken Budo Your key to rapid learning and accurate application. The drills include those taken from other martial arts and those created especially for Takeshin Seiken Budo. The unique aspect of these drills is how Shihan Annesi integrates them to teach you HOW TO DEFEND AGAINST ANY ANGLE OF ATTACK! You can master the integration of hard and soft and in days or weeks (rather than years) and develop the coordination to respond to an attack from any angle with...

• Kake-uke-ho (Hook block exercise),
• Dan Chi-sao (Single Sticky hands),
• Seung Chi-sao (Double Sticky hands),
• Morote Tekubi-wa Keiko (2-hand Wrist Circle Practice),
• Tui-shu (Push-hands),
• Cadena de Mano (Chain of Hands),
• Hubud Lubud (To Tie and Untie),
• The "Touch-pass" Drill, and
• Karate Sute Geiko (Exchange Practice).

Drill integration is essential to skill integration. Integrated skills are your secret weapon against any angle of attack.

TBS-2, $129.00
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Minimal Motion SEIKEN BUDO
Hard Meets Soft Meets Minimal Motion

3 DVDs, 4.75 hours

At SEIKEN BUDO's yondan (4th degree) level, you draw the opponent in and move only minimally while defending with both hard and soft movements in a deceptively relaxed fashion.

Shihan Annesi refers to the result as "Educated Garbage."

You'll be shocked at how quickly Minimal Motion Seiken Budo is learned and how easily it is applied.

TBS-3, ONLY $129
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Attack the Attack SEIKEN BUDO
Proto-JKD meets Aiki

3 DVDs, 4.75 hours

At SEIKEN BUDO's sandan (3rd degree) level, you attack the opponent's attack forcing him to defend while you use his movements to off-balance, trap, lock, strike, or throw These techniques were adapted from Joe Cowles' Wu-wei Gugn-fu.

You may also be interested in video J-1 (Wally Jay and Joe Cowles at Bushido-kai).

TBS-4, ONLY $129
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ElevAted Elementals DVD

Your basics, hard or soft, are the roots of and the key to learning advanced budo. DISCOVER:

• How to TEST basics
• How to choose the ideal "Proper" FORM
• How to vary and TRANSMUTE basics
• How to draw PRINCIPLES from VARIATIONS

With examples from Aiki, Karate, and Seiken Budo, this study is an introduction to and a summary of 15+ years of work in Sogo Budo. From the book by the same name.
1 DVD, 2 hours, 30 min.
AK-46, $79.00
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DVD with 160 page book (normally $35):
EEmms, ONLY $99.00

Released from the Vault!

BUSHIDO-KAI’s BEYOND KARATE

In 1985, Shihan Annesi created a 10-episode TV series for local cable television. Regionally and internationally known martial artists were interviewed and demonstrated their arts. Now, for the first time, this show is available to the general public on DVD.

BUSHIDO-KAI’S BEYOND KARATE Volume One:

Episode 1: Introduction/How martial arts differ/Interviews with students
Epsiode 2: Uechi-ryu’s Walter Mattson
Epsiode 3: Small Circle Ju-jutsu’s Wally Jay
Episode 4: Kali/Eskrima’s Jeff Kunz
Episode 5: Tang Soo Do’s Richard Byrne
1 DVD (2.5 hours)
BKK-1, $39.00

BUSHIDO-KAI’S BEYOND KARATE Volume Two:

Epsiode 6: Shukokai’s Dan McCook
Epsiode 7: Wu Wei Kung-fu’s Joe Cowles
Episode 8: Hakko-ryu’s Larry Garron
Episode 9: Goju-ryu’s Pam Glaser
Episode 10: Aiki-goshin-do’s Roland Maroteaux, et al.
1 DVD (2.5 hours)
BKK-2, $39.00

A SOGO BUDO Sampler

Contains 120 minutes of excerpts from the following DVD programs: Transmutation, The Road to Mastery, The Principles of Advanced Budo, The Science of Sogo Budo, The Chinese (Martial) Connection, Ground Dfense (Avoid Grapppling), The Secrets of Seiken Budo, The Skills and Drills of Seiken Budo, and Elevated Elementals.
1 DVD (2 hours)
SBS-1 ONLY $39.00