Shinkendo Demo - Santa Anita Japan Day 2007 Demo 1 Shinkendo Demo - Santa Anita Japan Day 2007 Demo 1
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Video duration: 596 seconds

Obata Toshishiro Kaiso's Shinkendo Dojo students lend a hand at Japan Day in March 2007.
Performing are Mike Sensei, Matthew Sensei, and James Sensei
Visit www.shinkendo.com for more info
This is demo #1 of the two demos performed that day

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Shinkendo - Obata Kaiso 9-8-1988 Ohayo Salon Interview Shinkendo - Obata Kaiso 9-8-1988 Ohayo Salon Interview
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Video duration: 505 seconds

Waaaaay back into the Shinkendo VHS archives is Obata Toshishiro's interview on the Ohayo Salon local morning show.
Sorry, it's all in Japanese and there aren't any subtitles. But for the Japanese speakers out there... enjoy!

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Shinkendo Demo - Los Angeles Japanese Retirement Community Shinkendo Demo - Los Angeles Japanese Retirement Community
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Video duration: 337 seconds

In the Los Angeles Japanese Retirement Community in Boyle Heights, there was a cultural day in which Japanese arts performers from around the Los Angeles area were invited to perform.
Thus we added another unusual performance venue to our demo archive. Performing are Yoko Obata, Obata Kaiso, and Mike Shu
Commentary by Mike Shu

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Shinkendo Video - Tameshigiri Montage Shinkendo Video - Tameshigiri Montage
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Video duration: 175 seconds

From the Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship video's raw footage, from the VHS archives of Obata Kaiso himself.
Some flawless cutting demonstrations by Kaiso in the starting days of the International Shinkendo Federation.

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Shinkendo - Behind the Scenes - Santa Anita 2008 Shinkendo - Behind the Scenes - Santa Anita 2008
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Video duration: 350 seconds

Because of the two hour gap between our 20 minute demonstrations for the Japan Family Day at the Santa Anita Racetrack, there was plenty of time for the Shinkendo students to stroll around and explore the festivities.
This is a first time look, going behind the usual demo and tameshigiri footage to show you the people that study our art.
Videotaped and edited by Michael Shu

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Shinkendo Alta Dena Realtor Party Demo Shinkendo Alta Dena Realtor Party Demo
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Video duration: 417 seconds

Obata Kaiso and family were invited to perform in the big backyard of someone.... important I guess. And we performed a 10-15 minute routine. Mike Shu Sensei and Saito Sensei were en tow.

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Shinkendo Demo - Santa Anita Japan Day 2007 Demo 2 Shinkendo Demo - Santa Anita Japan Day 2007 Demo 2
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Video duration: 321 seconds

Obata Toshishiro Kaiso's Shinkendo Dojo students lend a hand at Japan Day in March 2007.
Performing are Mike Sensei, Matthew Sensei, and James Sensei
Visit www.shinkendo.com for more info
This is demo #2 of two demos at the fair.

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Obata Toshishiro Action Demo Reel Obata Toshishiro Action Demo Reel
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Video duration: 86 seconds

Obata Toshishiro Kaiso's archival footage put together to funky new Japanese music.
This was originally edited together as a demo reel to give to TV broadcasters to look at Obata Kaiso's abilities.

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Shinkendo 2005 NY Sakura Matsuri - Obata Kaiso Tameshigiri Shinkendo 2005 NY Sakura Matsuri - Obata Kaiso Tameshigiri
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Video duration: 105 seconds

Lou D'Agostino Sensei of the Modern Samurai Dojo in New York provides us with a video with snippets of Obata Kaiso's demonstration for the 2005 Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival).

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Art of Cutting by Allen Teraishi, Starring Toshishiro Obata Art of Cutting by Allen Teraishi, Starring Toshishiro Obata
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Video duration: 170 seconds

Shot and Edited by an old student of Obata Kaiso, and featuring music by 'Hiroshima', this video is a blast from the past featuring young(er) Obata Toshishiro Kaiso cutting in his backyard and in stage performances.
Mandatory from these 1980s videos is the VHS quality and heavily synthesizer-based music. Thankfully no flock of seagulls haircuts.

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Shinkendo - Classic Web Promo Shinkendo - Classic Web Promo
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Video duration: 46 seconds

This is the promo for Shinkendo that has been featured on the shinkendo.com website for quite a few years. It's begging to be updated and a new one is in the works, using all new footage.

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