Black Belt OHARA

Volume 23 in this series of 24 DVDs features Morio Higaonna performing the amazing Sanchin kata. The strength and power displayed by Master Higaonna performing Sanchin is phenomenal. Sanchin is a kata which is used to exercise the correct breathing...

The Suparumpei kata contains a large number of techniques and breath control. Performed by Morio Higaonna the Suparumpei kata comes alive with crips, powerful, precise and powerful movements. Suparumpei is a unique Goju-Ryu kata which is referred to as...

The Seisan kata is perfectly executed by Morio Higaonna on Volume 21 of this 24 DVD series. You will actually be able to hear the sharp snap of Master Higaonna’s kicks and almost feel the power of the kicks and the punches which he executes. The...

Volume 20, of a series of 24 DVDs, features 10th Dan Morio Higaonna performing the Kururunfa kata. The first run through is shown at regular speed and is then replayed in slow motion, so each step can be easily followed. Demonstrated next, Higaonna,...

Volume 18 of this series of 24 DVDs features Morio Higaonna performing the Sanseiru kata. The first run though is at regular speed and power. This is followed by a side version and then a front version. Sanseiru translates to the number '36' and is one...

Goju-Ryu Karate Master Morio Higaonna, 10th Dan, performs the Shishochin kata on this DVD. After watching his performance it will be apparent to everyone why he is considered to be a world famous martial artist and instructor. Next Master Higaonna...

The Saifa kata, also known as the ‘smash and tear’ kata, is explored in depth by Morio Higaonna on this DVD. Master Higaonna performs the Saifa kata at a regular speed, at a walk through pace, and at full speed with power. He takes his time...

Developed by Chojun Miyagi in 1940, the Gekisai-Dai-Ni kata is considered to be one of the easier katas to learn, yet it does contain some dynamic techniques. It is known to be the second kata developed and is sometimes simply referred to as...

Master Morio Higaonna explains the history of the Gekisai-Dai-Ichi kata and how important it is on this DVD. Known simply as ‘attack and destroy one’ the Gekisai-Dai-Ichi kata is broken down by its blocks, punches and kicks. Each one of...

Master Morio Higaonna delves into Goju-Ryu Karate-Do’s history, one of the oldest martial arts styles of Karate for History I. Learn more about this ’hard/soft style’ from someone who was there in 1954 as a teenager, taking his first...

Master Morio Higaonna is well known for having trained at Chojun Miyagi’s dojo with one of his instructors in 1954. At the time he was a teenager and was known to put in five hours a day practicing kata. On Volume 10 Master Higaonna demonstrates...

Shown on this DVD are a variety of sparring techniques performed by Master Morio Higaonna, or guided and supervised by him. Each technique is performed very slowly and then fast, without actually hitting the opponent of course, since some of these kicks...

Volume 8 of this set of 24 DVDs, features the traditional self-defense techniques of Goju-Ryu Karate. Master Morio Higaonna performs many of this style’s self-defense techniques using a partner to show how this style incorporates both circular and...

Volume 7 of this series of DVDs has Morio Higaonna, 10th Dan, demonstrating Kakie. Kakie is a traditional form of Okinawan training. The goal is to control your opponent and upset their balance through a combination of strength, body positioning and...

Master Morio Higaonna displays his devastating kicks in Volume 5 of this 24 DVD series. Kicking techniques are somewhat unique to Karate. While watching Master Higaonna demonstrate his kicking talents, you will realize right away that if these kicks...

Volume 4 of this unique series of 24 DVDs, features Master Morio Higaonna demonstrating the most comprehensive techniques of Goju-Ryu Karate. He begins by showing you how to make a basic fist. Followed by a kata showing those fists in motion and their...

Taught by Master Higaonna, 10th Dan, Volume 3 of this series of 24 DVDs deals with stances and footwork. Master Higaonna starts with the basic stances of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate and explains that stances are different to each individual body type...

Morio Higaonna, shows you how to condition your body, by absorbing the repeated shocks of strikes against your arms, legs and body, which he learned in Okinawa. Master Higaonna demonstrates many conditioning techniques, which will gradually allow you to...