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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This DVD is by one of Okinawa’s most technically and knowledgeable Shorin Ryu Karate ka, Yoshimasa Matsuda 9th Dan.  Matsuda Sensei has been compared to Goju’s Morio Higaonna technically, and his...

This DVD is a must for any serious practitioners of Traditional Goju Ryu. This DVD features all the katas of Goju Ryu and the bunkai (forms and applications), in a straight forward clear way. This...

Matatoshi Nakayama Sensei, one of the main disciples of the founder Gichin Funakoshi, and chief instructor of the JKA was one of the most prominent figures in the history and evolution of modern...

Filmed in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, this full contact event attracted competitors from USA, JAPAN, BRAZIL, VENEZUELA, CHINA, and other countries.  You will see men and women going at it full contact,...

Maestro Peter Urban is truly a valuable treasure in the world of martial arts. His uniqueness and ability to mesmerize an audience are second to none. A student of three of the greatest teachers of...

This DVD shows the top students of Master Chojun MIyagi, demonstrating the katas the way the Master taught them.  So if you want to see the original versions of these goju katas, this is the right...

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...

Gichin Funakoshi is the father of Japanese Karate and is also the fountain head from which the famous JKA.  On this DVD you will you see the Master himself in action, but also his top students and...

Richard Kim, noted historian and lecturer of Karate, psychology and philosophy, is seen here teaching in his own unique method.  You will learn the techniques which will help to defend you in real...

Filmed in 1967, this film features the founder of Chito Ryu Karate Dr. Chitose Tsuyoshi, who was born in Akata Shuri Okinawa. He was a direct descendant of Bushi Matsumura Soken 1809-1901. You will...

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...

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...

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...