Biographies/Historyx

This documentary explores the exciting world of Kendo.  Kendo is perhaps the most interesting of the Japanese Martial Arts.  It is the study and practice of samurai swordsmanship. However, far from being an ancient or antiquated pursuit, modern...

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 Warriors Way is a documentary created by Budo International produced and directed by Alfredo Tucci for European Television.  This documentary showcases the way of the Warrior and since Tucci himself is an accomplished Martial Artist with years...

Terry O'Neill and Frank Brennan talk about their early days in Shotokan, their backgrounds and their views on the benefits of Karate training on this DVD.  This documentary-style program is supported by archive footage, including the famous 1980...

Tanaka is truly a legend in his own lifetime.  This remarkable program takes us inside the JKA to show this Master tactician with his teaching class, as well as some of his JKA fights. There are also comments from some world famous Shotokan names,...

Frank Brennan has a history that is unequalled by any other British Karate-ka.  This program pays tribute to his outstanding ability as a fighter and supreme kata exponent.  Take a look at some of his most dynamic fights, and listen to the...

The Karate Union of Great Britain, were truly Masters of the art and their past record stands witness to this.  Success however always attracts the cynic and the KUGB is no exception, but even their most ardent critic could not deny their...

We are all familiar with the maxims of the martial arts, and Shotokan has its fair share. Yes, we must always try to act in a manner that befits a karate-ka; inside and outside of the dojo; good manners and respect for our fellow man. We must always...

This DVD examines the fighting styles of some of the world's finest traditional fighters.  Packed with over 2,000 breathtaking clips, recorded at major national and international events worldwide.  The footage is unique and covers a time frame...

This DVD examines the fighting styles of some of the world's finest traditional fighters.  Packed with over 2,000 breathtaking clips, recorded at major national and international events worldwide.  The footage is unique and covers a time frame...

This DVD is a documentary created by George Alexander PhD, who has studied the Samurai warrior for several decades.  He shares with you information about these Japanese warriors, and who they were, how one became a samurai, what their training...

The founder of Goju Ryu Karate, Chogun Miyagi, is said to be the most talented of all the great Okinawan Masters. On this DVD, George Alexander Phd., gives an in depth account of the many little known facts about Miyagi, as well as what his greatest...

Gichin Funakoshi is considered by the Karate World as the one person who popularized Karate. He was the individual responsible for turning it from a small Island (Okinawa) art to something the world could enjoy and benefit from. On this DVD, you will...