Kusarigama in Nito Shinkage Ryu 二刀神影流 (Type 2)

There is not much English information with regards to this school. There are a few points of interest - one is the use of two weapons (made possible by the use of the flail type), another is the use of the unusual (and seemingly inadequate) head protector for target practice (perhaps it is mostly a target).

At some demonstrations, they break clay pots with the weight to show targeting with the real weapon.

Chain swings with a real weapon.

Blocking with the kama.

Training weapons and PPE.

Attacking head.

Attacking chest.

Attacking back from the front.

Sword entangle disarm.

Attack hands entanglement.

Disarmed draw dagger.

Kama vs dagger.

Demonstration from which these stills are taken:

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