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The weaponry techniques of Kama and Jo comprise about half of the arsenal in Okinawa Kobudo. Perhaps of more importance, being that the weapons are far superior in both strength and reach to the arms and legs, neglecting the proper development of the use...

This is one of my favorite all time DVD's as it teaches you the ways of the Samurai Warrior as it teaches you how to use the Yari (spear), Naginata (Halbred), So Jitsu (Long pole), Bokken (wooden sword). The master teaches in Japanese but that will not...

Soke Teruo Hayashi (1924-2004) teaches and demonstrates the finer points of traditional Okinawan Kobudo featuring 3 different weapons Kama, Bo, Tongfa. You will also learn katas in detail instruction as well as the bunkai for each of these weapons...

Leroy Rodrigues an original student of Richard "Biggie" Kim in San Francisco. Kim was a student of Toyama Kanken, Kinjo Hisroshi, Gogen Yamaguchi and Yoshida Kotaro. He demonstrates and teaches these lost and forgotten Katas of Shorinji Ryu Karate. The...

Leroy Rodrigues an original student of Richard "Biggie" Kim in San Francisco. Kim was a student of Toyama Kanken, Kinjo Hisroshi, Gogen Yamaguchi and Yoshida Kotaro. He demonstrates and teaches these lost and forgotten Katas of Shorinji Ryu Karate. The...

Okinawa has long been known for its Martial Arts of Naha and Shuri Te, but it is also known for the prowess of kobudo, or ancient weaponry.  In this double DVD set you will see the art of Matayoshi and of Hokama, two of the best, Okinawan kobudo...

Considered one of America’s foremost pioneers in the art of Karate and kobudo, Richard Kim is caught on this DVD performing several of the classical weapons forms, including sai, bo and many more forms which date back to the 1700's.  Master...

Master Instructor Jim Wilson continues his series of Beginners Guides.  On this DVD, Sensei Jim Wilson will show you the four categories of weapons, 1. Samurai, 2. Travelers, 3. Farming and 4. Ninjitsu.  He not only explains the history, but...

Eisuke Akamine was a direct student of Taira Shinken's, as well his senior student.  He was the second president of Ryu Kyu Kobudo Hozon Shinkokai until his passing.  Like his teacher, Taira was also interested in preserving the ancient art of...

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...

Kimo Ferreira belongs to a long list of proficient highly Martial Arts Masters from the Polynesian Islands.  His style of Kempo is fast, explosive and devastating.  On this DVD you will be show an incredible array of self defense techniques in...

Master Hokama is one of the most skilled bo Masters in Okinawa.  On this DVD you will learn rare bo forms from a true Okinawan Master of the bo. You will also be taught all new combinations suitable for competitions, as well a the basics of the bo.

On this DVD Master Pantazi teaches us the art of Kyusho, as applied to the manipulation of the joints.  Tui means handling, or grappling hand grip, therefore Tuite refers to the art of manipulation or destruction of the joints, as part of the...

The rare Hakutsuru kata of Kumemura Village, Okinawa, fully demonstrated on this DVD, is perhaps the most beautiful in all of Karate’s repertoire of forms.  Shrouded in mystery, this kata was brought to Kumemura by Chinese visitors from Fukien...

This production is filled with historical facts and personal biographies of the Okinawan Island of Karate Masters.  Miyagi Funakoshi, Kyan Motobu, Matsumura, and Chatan Yara are but a few of the names that Professor George Alexander has compiled in...

See the best of the best.  Over 1,700 Black Belt Competitors from more then fifty countries compete for the top honors at the most prestigious tournament ever held in Okinawa.  You will see the finals of the sai and bo competitions, as well as...

The Jundokan in Okinawa is the most famous school of Okinawan Goju Ryu, because it has spawned so many world class instructors including Meiazato En'ichi.  Others include, Gima, Higaonna, Chinen, Taira, all of whom got their start at the Jundokan...

These two DVDs are a collection of footage received from several different collector's prize collections.  They include the best from Japan and Okinawa, plus the best of the American Martial Artists, including, Trias, Yagi, Miazato, Nakazato, Chinen...