Black Belt OHARA

Performed in real time by Larry Tatum, 7th degree black belt, isthe first short form 1, taught to Kenpo students. This beginnerkata was developed to teach how to retreat from an opponent.Tatum breaks each move down and explains its use, which helater...

Larry Tatum, 7th degree black belt, delves into the fact thatKenpo is all about self-defense, and fast techniques which candisable an attacker within seconds. He explains the history andtraditions of Kenpo and talks about the kicks of the style...

Instructor Larry Tatum, 7th degree black belt, deals withtournament sparring on Volume 12 of the series. Since Kenpouses fast techniques Tatum emphasizes that control isextremely necessary, he discusses tournament rules andeverything else you need to...

On Volume 11, Larry Tatum delves straight into street sparring -Kenpo style. Using a partner, Tatum demonstrates a series ofsuper quick sets of one-on-one sparring techniques against anopponent who means you harm, some of which are quitebrutal...

Using his assistants, Larry Tatum teaches mass attacks bymore than one attacker. Obviously these types of attacks cancause serious injuries, even death and therefore each strikingtechnique must be a possible knockout or worse. Tatumdiscusses all...

Instructor Larry Tatum, on Volume 9, continues his self-defensetechniques from the previous volume. Tatum is a virtualtechnical encyclopedia of the Kenpo system. He personallydemonstrates many advanced self-defense techniques usinghis assistants. Tatum...

Advanced Kenpo self-defense techniques taught by LarryTatum on this DVD, will allow you to adapt all your skills andability to deal with any situations that you may have to dealwith. Larry Tatum demonstrates that Kenpo emphasizes thatyou must have a...

Volume 7 features Larry Tatum beginning to incorporate thebasic knowledge of self-defense techniques. He teacheswhipping, thrusting, slicing and hooking and how to apply thesetechniques in different self-defense situations. He delves intothe theory,...

Volume 6 continues with Larry Tatum discussing the self-defense system Kenpo Karate style. He discusses the self-defense theories incorporated in the style, the principles and concept of motion and using the entire body as a weapon.Tatum once again...

On Volume 5 of this continuing series, Larry Tatum breaks downthe basic kicking techniques of the Kenpo style with easy tounderstand descriptions. He takes his time explaining the prosand cons of kicking. Tatum discusses using kicks in the street,how to...

Larry Tatum, a 7th degree black belt, tackles hand strikes onthis DVD. He starts off with an introduction to punches as theyare used in Kenpo. Tatum demonstrates how to make a fistproperly and then using a partner, he demonstrates severaldifferent...

Larry Tatum is recognized all over the world through his seminars and DVDs on the Kenpo style. He is a master instructor when it comes to meticulously breaking down each technique so that it is easy to understand. Tatum turns to teaching blocking...

7th degree black belt Larry Tatum moves on from stances tofoot maneuvers on Volume 2 of this series. He deals withpivoting, which foot goes where, and uses a partner to showthese foot maneuvers in real time and one move at a time.Tatum shows a series of...

Against the backdrop of a slice of Hawaii, Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi sits down to participate in an interview about his life and martial arts career. He gives us his great insight into the history of Shotokan Karate and its traditions. This DVD is a true...

Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi, 9th dan, teaches numerous Shotokan techniques against every type of assault, with spectacular self-defense techniques. He demonstrates, and takes you through the basic fundamentals of Shotokan Karate by practicing and mastering...

Shotokan Karate sparring techniques are taught by Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi on Volume 8, through basic introductory drills and free style sparring. Shotokan Karate is comprised of 26 katas, each with their own emphasis on fast and slow, or controlled and...

Gojushiho and Gojushiho Dai are the two katas Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi teaches on Volume 7. Each kata is presented numerous times, so that you can easily follow along and master each movement. Shihan Funakoshi also delves into each kata’s history...

Volume 6 has Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi displaying his impeccable teaching style, while explaining and performing the Gojushiho Sho, Gojushiho Dai and Unsu katas. Elements such as breathing, posture, timing, body control and fighting techniques are taught...