Japanese/Okinawan

An outstanding DVD featuring Soke Teruo Hayashi (1924-2004) teaching Open Hand Kata Basics and lots more by one of the greatest Japanese martial artists in modern times. He was the chairman of the WKF technical committee for more then 10 years. His...

Great techniques for beginner to advanced performed by Bernardo Mercado. Strong hard shotokan technique that can be used by any style. Includes hands, feet, footwork, makiwara. Combinations and lots more. You will love this DVD. This product is a...

Nick Gordon, (James Cagney), is a journalist for the Tokyo Chronicle. He prints a story disclosing Japan’s plan to conquer the world. The newspaper is seized by Japanese officers, then Gordon finds a friend of his dead and he becomes embroiled in...

Cracking the Code of Kata Matsukaze & Annanko In this DVD you will Crack the Code of two kata- Matsukaze and Annanko by using the rules of kata creation and decoding including; studying the Enbusen -schematic, identifying and understanding the...

This features the founder of Shotokan karate actually performing ippon kumite techniques with Isao Obata. This classic footage has never before been seen by the public. Reportedly, it was originally in the archives of the JKA and it was filmed before the...

Aikido’s Ueshiba features Master Moreihei Ueshiba. He can be seen in this video performing Aikido at its very best. Not only will you see the founder but also his son and other great Aikido Masters, like Tohei Saito and Shioda when they were very...

One of the best produced DVD's on Uechi Ryu ever featuring Master Shinjo Kiyohide of Okinawa and Sahi Hai of Israel. They demonstrate all the old and new katas as well as kumite techniques andtamashiwara skills. Beautifully shot and produced.

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

Wado’s Otsuka features the founder of Wado Ryu Karate, H. Otsuka. Otsuka is shown performing all of the katas, as well as demonstrating a wide variety of ippon kumite techniques. You will see Otsuka performing various ju jitsu techniques which he...

Judo’s Kano features the founder of Judo, Jigaro Kano, being filmed performing perfect techniques. You will see why Jigaro Kano was such a highly respected figure in the Japanese martial arts circles. His form was impeccable. Kano is also seen...

JKA Masters of the ’50s features Senseis Nakayama, Nishiyama, Kanazawa, Enoeda, Mikami, Obata, and many more of the top instructors of the JKA . Enoeda Sensei can be seen in very rare footage preventing a rape in a scene test for a feature film. It...

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...

Hanshi Tabura has firsthand knowledge of the effectiveness of the techniques presented in this DVD. Today, martial artists of many styles have learned the art of using the Cane to improve their Martial Arts knowledge, and especially to defeat opponents...

This introduction to sport competition teaches you in detail how to use your potential and your technical skills to defeat your opponents in Karate competition. Master Miyake shows hundred of basic, intermediate, and advanced sparring combinations used...

This DVD explains the use of the SEN NO SEN in sport Karate competition. It teaches you in detail how to use your potential and your technical skills to intercept and anticipate your opponents in combat. Master Miyake shows a complete series of basic,...

Kuzushi is a Japanese term for unbalancing an opponent. It means to level, pull down, or demolish. The main idea behind this combat principles is not just to unbalance the opponent; it also involves the process of getting an opponent into a position...

This is the fourth in the series of DVD's by Leroy Rodriques an original San Francisco China Town Dojo student of Richard "Biggie" KIm. On This DVD he will teach you with the Bunkai these katas Wan Kuak, Sansei Ryu, Yabu Ueishi, Arakaki Unsu, Kuruuumfa...

This program was shot on location in California where McCarthy Hanshi teaches so many students the many unique details of karate including combinations and drills that will improve your personal fighting art skills. He also reveals more understanding in...