Over 20 years in martial arts, primarily in grappling (Danzan Ryu Jujutsu) and Japanese sword (Toyama Ryu Batto Jutsu). Black belt ranks in both.Studied sword and jujutsu under Professor Mike Esmailzadeh (9th degree black belt) at the Suigetsukan dojo in Oakland, California.Weapons - Offensive use, takeaways and various other techniques involving the following:- Japanese sword- Clubs/Batons- Knives/Daggers- Gun (handguns, rifles, shotguns)- Iron Fan (a traditional Samurai weapon)- Yawara stick- Some garroteHand-to-hand- Throws- Falling- Escapes - Joint locks- Pressure point strikes - Punching - Chokes - Pins