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Budo: The Art of Killing | 
 enlarge | Director: Masayoshi Nemoto
Studio: Synapse Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 20482
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Original Recording Remastered, Ntsc
Language: Japanese (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 90
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 39
UPC: 654930303993
EAN: 0654930303993
ASIN: B0006SSQNE
Theatrical Release Date: April 1982
Release Date: January 25, 2005
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Description
Filmed entirely in Japan, BUDO:THE ART OF KILLING is a highly acclaimed docu-drama and a favorite of martial arts practitioners and fans alike. Highlighting the various techniques of "Budo" (Karate, Judo, Aikido, etc.), this action-packed film is a visual feast exploring the spiritual and historical traditions, training and techniques of this specialized form of martial arts. Synapse is proud to present this critically acclaimed film in a newly re-mastered version transferred from original vault materials. A must-see even for fans of Japanese history, BUDO:THE ART OF KILLING is "powerful and frequently amazing… stuns the beholder." (VARIETY) EXTRAS:
- New Windowboxed Digital Transfer from Archival Vault Materials in the Original Filmed Aspect Ratio of 1.33:1
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Original Press Kit Still Gallery
- Liner Notes
- Eye-Catching Foil Cover Artwork
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Budo Movie: The Art of Youtubing October 8, 2008
What's with the 5 stars people give this movie? First of all, this movie is called a documentary. Usually when I watch a documentary, I like to learn new and interesting facts about the subject matter. This movie gives about 8 points of interest. I will give it some credit because it did mention the use of Zen teachings along with the physical aspect of martial arts.
Other than that, this movie was a bunch of youtube clips pasted together for a 90 minute movie. Yes the display of martial arts was impressive. However, I can only watch so much brick breaking, board snapping, hip tossing, bamboo slicing footage at one sitting. Where did they learn this? How did they use it? How is it relative to today? When watching this movie, it's actually better not to ask question, because they don't answer any. You learn more about samurai from 5 minutes of Tom Cruise's movie than you can this video. In fact, I suggest "The Last Samurai" as more historical and factually depicted than this movie.
If you detest learning but love documentaries, this is a home run for you.
 GREAT!!! May 21, 2008
This dvd was exactly what I thought it would be, a comprehensive view of all of the major martial arts of Japan: karate, kendo, iaido, judo, sumo, Okinawa kobudo,and yabusame(archery on horseback). Anyone serious of martial arts should have a copy of this dvd.
 Pure.. awesomeness January 31, 2008
Great movie showing in good form the different styles of martial arts of Japan. The slow motion katana slicing action, and the karate master chopping the tops off of glass bottles and splitting an apple with his fingers is.. pure.. awesomeness. The only reason this gets a four out of five is due to the fact that it isn't in HD/Bluray format.
Just a nice doco on Judo & Karate January 7, 2008
If you are into MMA & the fighting arts of Japan. Then This DVD is for you! Everything about this film documentary is top notch. I mean EVERYTHING! Buy this. It's about the best I've seen & at a very decent price!
Get a flavor of Japanese martial arts November 21, 2007
This video is a surprise. The subtitle is completely misleading. The video is an interesting mix of martial arts techniques, the Japanese culture and the relationship to nature. More than any video that I have ever seen, this one capture how much that nature and culture inspired the implementation of Japanese martial arts.
The video gives a broad stroke coverage of most of the best known Japanese martial arts such as Kendo, Karate, Kobudo, Judo, Aikido and Sumo, however it also endeavors to explain how apparently different styles do find a level of integration. This video is definately not a "how to" type of presentation. Instead, it opts to broaden the viewer's understanding of how tightly integrated the Japanese martial arts are to the Japanese cultural mindset. This includes men, women and even children.
I showed this video to my martial arts class, and I asked them to study it, take notes and we then discussed it at the end of the showing. My students, also men, women and children, got it right away. They all saw the connection between mental training and physical discpline. They were both awed and inspired by the physical skills demonstrated. Finally, they immediately understood what it means to be committed to the training.
I should mention that the one sequence that got to everyone, including me when I first saw the video, was the one that includes the locomotive. To explain further would rob the viewer of an amazing visual experience.
All in all, I highly recommend this video to anyone interested in a deeper understanding of not only Japanese martial arts, but of all martial arts. The only weak area that I saw was in some of the flow. It seems a bit jumbled at times. Nevertheless, we can probably consider the video as moving on the road to perfection, but not yet achieving it--just like the subject matter.
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