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 these basics, which are necessary to all advanced training, and emphasized often throughout this 10 DVD set. These techniques should be practiced often, and as you progress, you will notice that they are all found and connected later in the katas. Everyone will benefit immensely from having an instructor like Shihan Funakoshi as a reference tool in your Karate-do training library, regardless of your style.