Former Guinness World Record Holder Don Warrener, was the World Record Holder of brick breaking when he broke 3744 bricks in 4 hours and 40 minutes without injuring himself. On this DVD, you will see some of the excerpts of that event and you will...
This extremely rare video features Maestro Peter Urban, the founder of American Goju Do and also America’s first 10th Dan. You will see rare footage of him performing at Manhattan Centre in the 1960's as he performs all the katas of USA Goju, at...
Richard Kim began his training in 1925, over 75 years ago, and continued until his passing in 2001. One of his teachers was the legendary Wang Xiang Zhay, who taught him the secrets of the Chinese Internal Martial Arts when he lived he ShangHai,...
Damian G Chambers narrates this extremely rare and valuable footage recovered from the archives of Martial Arts icon, Mel Bruno. This footage is presumed to be from the 1940's, shows Iaido, Kendo, Kenjitsu, Jo Do and Police Jo techniques never...
Narrated by Damian G. Chambers, this DVD, Early American Judo And Ju Jitsu, is a complete forty-five lesson series in Judo that features Martial Arts pioneer Bruce Tegner. This DVD was filmed mostly in and around 1948, and is part of the Tegner...
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...
Tomiki Kenji was born in Japan in 1900. As a youngster he became a student of the esteemed Judo Master Jigaro Kano, under whose guidance young Tomiki became a superior Judo student. At the urging of Kano, Tomiki undertook the study of Aikido...
Featuring Master Don Shapland – one of the few foreigners to be able to bridge the gap between foreigner (Geichin) and the Japanese or Okinawans. Master Shapland lived in Okinawan for over a decade, where he trained with the best and learned...
On this DVD, you will see the exciting Nisei week festival, Queen Kodama and other Japanese beauties – celebrate the culture and community of Nisei week in Little Tokyo. You will enjoy the excitement of live performances of some of the best...
Chosen Chibana was one of the most important figures in Okinawan Karate. A student of Anko Itosu, Chibana began his Karate training in the early 1900’s and his dojo training partners included names like Gichin Funakoshi, Kenwa Mabuni to...
Gogen Yamaguichi is one of a few Masters who actually became a legend in his own time. His student, Peter Urban of New York City, helped to propogate his name in the USA. Known for his skill and technical excellence, you will see scenes from...
Master Akeshi will introduce you to the mysteries of the Jo. You will learn how to control this weapon, starting from its correct size and its use, depending on who is using it, moving on to the complicated execution and learning process of the Jo...
The Persuader key holder is probably the most popular weapon of opportunity of modern times. Originally called the Yawara, then the Kubotan, and now the Persuader, it is an excellent weapon for men, women, and children, if the basics are...
Finally an instructional DVD on Kendo, Japanese Swordsmanship. This exciting video fully explains the techniques of modern Kendo. Kendo is both an art, and an exciting sport, and its roots lie deep in the culture of Japan and the spirit of...
This footage was taken in the early 1960s and has been totally unedited, as it is the only footage known of this great master of Shito Ryu Karate – Shogo Kuniba. He was a student of Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shito Ryu. He also trained with Choki...
Filmed in 1964, 1996 and 1997, this DVD is a complete overview of Master Shoshin Nagamine in his prime, and then later in life. Included are the empty hand kata, weapons kata and weight training exercises related to the Shorin Ryu style. One of the few...
First time on DVD, totally narrated in English, this unedited black and white volume set is an important part of the Kodokan archives, and a MUST for all grappling enthusiasts! This is part of a three volume set. This rare footage contains...