I purchased this video based on its association with a good kendo book that was written in the 1960s. Unfortunely, this is a very bad video and it is very deceptive to think that there is a connection with that book although one of its author's is mentioned on the cover of the video. The techiques displayed cannot even approximate proper kendo techiques. In fact, this video may even turn people off from even starting kendo!As a kendoist, it is a shame to see this available as an instructional video.Please do not judge kendo from this video!