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Sports: SP001 - SP012

SP001 Aikido     (15 min.)
Introduction to aikido including the rules and categories of the sport.  Includes a history of aikido.
SP002 Martial Arts     (30 min.)
a. Budo: The Martial Arts
b. The Art of Karate
SP003 Judo     (15 min.)
Introduction to Judo including rules and different categories of the sport.  Includes a history of judo.
SP004 Karatedo     (15 min.)
Introduction to karatedo including the rules and categories of the sport.  Includes a history of karatedo.
SP005 Kendo     (15 min.)
Introduction to kendo including the rules and categories of the sport.  Includes a history of kendo.
SP006 Sumo     (15 min.)
An introduction to sumo including the rules and categories of the sport.  Includes history of sumo.
SP007 Judo     (15 min.)     1999
Although judo dates back to the Middle Ages, the rules of the sport as it is practiced today were laid down in the late 19th century.  In 1964, judo became an Olympic sport.  This program uses slow-motion to analyze the various techniques used in judo and demonstrate how, through quick thinking and fast reactions, a small player can throw a big one.
SP008 Karatedo     (15 min.)     1999
In karatedo, opponents use their hands and feet as weapons.  This program shows just how destructive these weapons can be and the supreme necessity for control and accuracy in what is essentially a self-defense sport.
SP009 Kendo     (15 min.)     1999
Originally, kendo was practiced with real swords, now replaced by a “shinai,” a bamboo stick.  The fascination of this sport is the speed with which opponents move from defense to offense, uttering loud exclamations.  As this program shows, foot-work is the key to success.
SP010 Kyudo     (15 min.)     1999
Kyudo is the Japanese sport of archery on foot.  In “yabusame,” the archers shoot from horseback.  This program looks at both types, illustrating the importance of correct stance and post as well as accuracy in hitting the target.
SP011 Naginata     (15 min.)     1999
In the Middle Ages, the “naginata,” a long-handled sword, was the weapon of the infantry.  Interestingly, this martial art is practiced today mainly by women.  Using techniques of hitting and jabbing, opponents must strike only certain parts of the body.
SP012 Sumo     (25 min.)     1999
How are sumo wrestlers ranked?  Why do they throw salt into the ring?  What are the different techniques of flooring an opponent?  How does skill measure up to weight?  This program presents a guide to appreciating the finer points of sumo, and life in a sumo training stable.
   
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