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Considered to be the father of modern Karate and the originator of the Shotokan style, Sensei Gichin Funakoshi is captured on this remarkable documentary demonstrating the Tekki 1, 2, and 3 katas and the Meikyo kata, shot in 1924, on location at Keio...

Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate Do is one of the most popular styles of Karate in the world today.  This fabulous color film, shot in 1965 by Sensei Chotoku Omine, in Naha, Okinawa, shows the style’s founder, Master Shoshin Nagamine, as well as...

This DVD features the founder of Shotokan Karate Isao Obata, actually performing ippon kumite techniques.  This classic footage has never before been seen by the public.  Reportedly, this footage was originally in the archives of the JKA...

Bujinkan Budo Taijitsu is founded on liberty and uses this concept as a base, to study the techniques of the body, as a central point from which to use traditional weapons.  According to Sensei Hatsumi Soke, of nine traditional Martial Arts and...

This ambitious project features J. M. Martin, famed Master of Masters and world champions.  Master Martin addresses the monumental tasks of teaching the advanced katas of Shito Ryu Karate of Master Hayashi linage.    He does even more for...

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...

With this work, Shihan Jesus Talán, 6th Dan, and branch chief of Sosai Mas Oyama, in Spain, presents a complete display of his concept of Kyokushinkai.  This work is supported by his thirty-five years of experience, which have led him to...

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!...

Yoshitsune Senega is one of the unsung heros of Okinawan Uechi Ryu Karate.  This DVD will show you why his Karate is so amazing.  A humble man, but his Karate and Kobudo is truly some of the best ever to come out of Okinawa. You will see him...

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,...

On this DVD you will see Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi perform his amazing kata.  He was a student of Hidetaka Nishiyama's.

Who doesn't know Hatsumi Sensei?  He is the living history of Ninjutsu in the modern era.  As much as being an important figure, he is also a charismatic and interesting human being.  We have done the first two Madrid Taikai videos and...

Who doesn't know Hatsumi Sensei?  He is the living history of Ninjutsu in the modern era.  As wekk as being an important figure, he is also a charismatic and interesting human being.  We have done the first two Madrid Taikai videos and...

Adriano Emperado, the founder of Kajukenbo, is definitely a true reference, in order to comprehend what has truly been Martial Arts in the last century.  He was accompanied by two of his students, Gary Fornach and Angel Garcia.  The recording...

Masters of the Rising Sun is a terrific DVD featuring the best Japanese Okinawan Martial Artists living in the USA.  There are also guest appearances by some of Japan's very best swordsman and weapons Masters.  These include Demura, Higaonna,...

T. Shimabuku features the founder of Isshin Ryu Karate - Tatso Shimabuku.  He is seen demonstrating katas and weapons associated with his style.  He performs one particular weapons kata which has three sais.  This is in itself, a rarity...