Japanese/Okinawan

In this DVD Master Sueyoshi Akeshi teaches serious study of Yari, and more specifically the So-Jutsu, with 10 solo drills and kihon. While the difficulty common to all these movements is the distance control, due to the size of the weapon, in the hands...

To deepen our understanding of Aikido, the creation and evolution we must refer to its origins and its origins date back to ancient traditional Japanese sword handling. Unlike kenjutsu schools in the Bokken practice in Aikido we attack our opponent with...

Under Kisshomaru Ueshiba's guidance, founder Moreihei Ueshiba's son and heir, the Aikido spread throughout the world. He ran for decades the legendary Aikikai in Tokyo, a referral point in the world for his fathers art. It was there where in 1987 he...

The documentary explores the exciting world of Kendo. Kendo is perhaps the most interesting of the Japanese martial arts. It is the study and practice of samurai swordsmanship. However far from being an ancient or antiquated pursuit, modern Kendo is a...

This terrific DVD features many of Japan’s Judo masters, including Dago Sensei, who was responsible for much of this DVD as technical advisor, and as well was one of the top instructors at the Kodokan in Tokyo for many years. You will be able to...

Smooth, smooth, smooth, is all one can say. Master Saito was one of Ueshiba’s original students and his skill is totally amazing. He is fast, he is filled with ki, and yes, he is very, very smooth, as you will surely see. He teaches basic...

Master Saito’s Jo techniques are considered the best of the best. In fact it is said that he obviously favored this weapon over most others because of its practicality. The Master not only teaches the basic simple techniques but he al;so will show...

Filmed in 1967, this film features the founder of Chito Ryu Karate Dr. Chitose Tsuyoshi, who was born in Akata Shuri Okinawa. He was a direct descendant of Bushi Matsumura Soken 1809-1901. You will see the Father Of Canadian Karate, Masami Tsuroka, at...

This is the best production of Aikido masters demonstrating ever put together in one DVD. You will see the master himself demonstrate and then you will see his seniors all performing at their very best some in color some in B/W. Names like Gozo Shioda,...

The secrets of the Bubishi revealed for the first time on DVD! Shrouded in mystery – the Bubishi martial art spirits – the secret karate text of the Okinawan masters. This book inspired the modern developers of karate such as Chogun Miyagi,...

Louis Delgado was one of the very best fighters the East Coast Of America ever developed. His speed unique fighting style and the heart of a lion is what made Louis into one of the toughest fighters America ever developed. His grueling fights with stars...

The 1964 Olympic Games were a milestone for all martial arts not just Judo. It marked the first time Judo was recognized as an Olympic Sport and Kano’s dream had become a reality. It was also the year Japan lost its grip on Judo – Dutchman...

Taught by Budo’s seniors, this production is most certainly a classic in the grappling arts. Featuring Masahiko Kimura (1917-1992), who dominated Judo from 1938 to 1949, he was the one who defeated Helio Gracie in Brazil in 1951, by dislocating his...

Taught by Judo’s “gray haired” seniors much of this information has been lost until now. These seniors all in there 60s or 70s roll around and throw each other as if they were half their age. It is obvious these are masters of the art...

Morihiro Saito was one of the senior students of the architect of Aikido Moreihei Ueshiba. In this production you will learn the entire sword syllabus of Aikido the way the master taught it to his disciples. You will learn not just the basic techniques...

In this DVD, you will be able to see many of the masters of karate in the early years, including Ed Parker, Peter Urban, Chuck Norris fighting Louis Delgado, Joe Lewis fighting Tom Lapuppett and many many more. Also included is Maestro’s Urban's...

Okinawan Legendary Kobudo Master Matayoshi Shinpo, was filmed shortly before his untimely death in September 1997. Master Matayoshi, along with his senior students, perform many of the traditional Okinawan weapons forms that he was taught by his father,...

Filmed in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, this full contact event attracted competitors from USA, JAPAN, BRAZIL, VENEZUELA, CHINA, and other countries. You will see men and women going at it full contact with no gloves or foot padding, fighting for World Titles...