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This DVD features a short introduction on each of the individuals in this series, called Okinawan Karate Kobudo Legends.  From Funakoshi to Miyazato, Yagi to Nakazato, Chibana to Akamine and so many more.  You will hear each of their own...

The Jundokan was opened in 1957.  The present structure was built in 1970.  This DVD is an up close and personal look at the 184 Jundokan and what they were practicing back then.  The faces may have changed since then, but the art form has...

This DVD is like a trip to Okinawa for the Martial Arts efficiado who just can not afford to make the trip.  See museums, monuments, dojo's, Budokan, history, guided tours, historic sights, rare artifacts, and much more.  You will be in awe!...

One of the facinating things about Okinawan Karate is the unique Hojo Undo training.  Translated it means supplementary exercises.  These specialy designed exercises include Makiwara, Chi ishi, Nigiri Game, Ishi Sashi ,Jari Bako, Makiage Kigu,...

Eihachi Ota was born and raised in Okinawa and began the study of his ancestral art at an early age.  This video teaches both empty hand and weapons katas,  from this true Master of the art of Shorin Ryu.  You will also learn a kama kata...

Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose is not exactly a well known Master of karate, mainly because he passed away in 1984.  He was the grandson of Bushi Soken Matsumura and that alone makes him a VIP in Okianwan history.  But what he is really well known for,...

Masaji Taira is one of a kind!  He is able to bring kata to life by disecting the Bunkai of the Okinawan Goju Kata. His home dojo is the famous Jundokan dojo, which is the best in Okinawa.  His skill is second to none and few if any are able to...

Master Seikchi Odo is considered to be one of the true Okinawan treasures of the Martial Arts. His skill and knowledge were second to none. He was as comfortable with a weapon as he was without one.  His wide range and knowledge of traditional...

Eisuke Akamine was a direct student of Taira Shinken's, as well as his senior student.  He was the second President of Ryu Kyu Kobudo Hozon Shinkokai until his passing.  This DVD, was shot in the 1960’s by Mr. Taiju Lee.  It features...

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 mention...

This DVD is by one of Okinawa’s most technically and knowledgeable Shorin Ryu Karate ka, Yoshimatsu Matsuda, 9th dan.  Matsuda Sensei has been compared to Goju’s Morio Higaonna technically, and his power and speed are second to none, as...

Filmed in 1964, 1996 and 1997, this DVD is a complete overview of Master Shoshin Nagamine in his prim and later in life.  Included are the empty hand kata, weapons kata and weight training exercises related to the Shorin Ryu style.  One of the...

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...

Master Tatsuo Shimabuku teaches you basic forms, advanced forms and weapons from his Isshin Ryu curriculum.  He is assisted by Steve Armstrong, one of his original American students.  You will learn empty hand forms and weapons forms...

Kani Uechi is the son of the founder of Uechi Ryu Karate, the late Master Kanbun Uechi. He is featured on this DVD performing the katas and training drills of the style, including Sanchin, Seisan, and Sanseiryu.  These katas are demonstrated from...

The Bull of Goju Ryu - Masanobu Shinjo, is one of a few people who really captures the essence of Goju.  Through this DVD you will learn his kata, his Hojo Undo drills and routines.  He also performs Supraumpai, this was a short time before he...

The Jundokan is like many dojos which practise kata, but this DVD is much different, in that you will be able to learn all the Hojo Undo, Shime Waza, self defence techniques from the kata and outside of the kata.  The drills are taught by the...

Jundokan is believed to be the best Goju in Okinawa.  It employs all the training of Miyagi Chojun, from the basics, kata, weight training, hand leg and body conditioning and so much more - it is amazing.  This DVD has a complete interview with...