Company: Panther Productions
Name: Advanced Techniques of Aikijujutsu
Tape Cost: listed at $39.95 in catalog
Length of Tape/Time: 45 minutes
Number
of Moves/Techniques: 25
Return Policy: defective merchandise only
Experiences in dealing with this
company: very polite and friendly
Instructor: Miquel Ibarra
Company's Address:
Panther Productions, 1010 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA. 92673
Company's Phone
Number: 800-332-4442
Web Page: Century purchased Panther's entire library http://www.centurymartialarts.com/accessories/media
E-Mail: panther@speed.net
Main Grading Criteria:
Production/Tape
Quality: 10
Instructors demonstrated skill level: 10
Comprehension Score: 9
Degree
to which this will make someone a better Martial Artist: 9
Degree to which we
would recommend this product: 8
Score on delivery vs. hype: 9
Degree to which
we'd recommend this product: 9
Wasted Time (The higher the number, the less "fluff"):
7
Playback Score/Watching it over-and-over again: 9
Would I purchase more of
this company's products: 9
Overall grade based on cost vs. value: 9
Grand
Total: Revised to 88 % ( Fair = 2 Stars ) Original score was 92%
Secondary Grading Criteria:
Beginners:
Good
Intermediate: Fair
Advanced: Fair
Time to benefit: Training time must
be undertaken to fully benefit.
The need to buy additional tapes to understand
this one: The previous tape in this series would be helpful
Written Summary:
In this video, Miquel
Ibarra provides the viewer an excellent demonstration of the techniques required
for black belt in the art of aikijujitsu. Like other videos in this series, the production
quality is excellent. But that's no real surprise coming from Panther. Based on what
we've seen so far, their production quality is always "top notch". It seemed
there were more camera angles on this particular video than on the others in this
series. The greater number of camera angles allows the viewer a much better look
at the techniques. This is very important because the techniques on this video range
from slightly more difficult, to considerably more difficult, when compared to the
previous video in this series. There are more subtle moves involved in doing some
of these techniques, that if not captured from multiple angles, like Panther did,
might leave the viewer "scratching their head". Some moves were shown on
previous tapes, but with different applications, and there were quite a few techniques
shown for the first time in this series. Miguel Ibarra really shines on this video.
I was particularly impressed with his footwork and the graceful way he applies these
difficult techniques. He could definitely leave a beginning student with the impression,
"Mastering this will be easy", but those who have practiced these arts
will know better.
As before, my only criticism of this video is the large
number of repetitions shown. Also, the complexity of some of these techniques might
render them somewhat inapplicable in a street situation to all but the most skilled
martial artist. As with all Panther tapes, the number of repetitions for each technique
is ridiculous. I really do not have to see a technique 15 different times, thank
you.
Without a doubt, this video is made for martial artists who have been
studying the arts for awhile. Experienced martial artists, who know how difficult
some of these techniques can be, will probably appreciate Mr. Ibarra's skill level
over those less experienced. Overall, this is a very interesting video to watch and
might be worth a look by anyone interested in aikijujitsu.
CJ
