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Considered one of America’s foremost pioneers in the art of Karate and kobudo, Richard Kim is caught on this DVD performing several of the classical weapons forms, including sai, bo and many more forms which date back to the 1700's.  Master...

Master Instructor Jim Wilson continues his series of Beginners Guides.  On this DVD, Sensei Jim Wilson will show you the four categories of weapons, 1. Samurai, 2. Travelers, 3. Farming and 4. Ninjitsu.  He not only explains the history, but...

Eisuke Akamine was a direct student of Taira Shinken's, as well his senior student.  He was the second president of Ryu Kyu Kobudo Hozon Shinkokai until his passing.  Like his teacher, Taira was also interested in preserving the ancient art of...

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...

Kimo Ferreira belongs to a long list of proficient highly Martial Arts Masters from the Polynesian Islands.  His style of Kempo is fast, explosive and devastating.  On this DVD you will be show an incredible array of self defense techniques in...

Master Hokama is one of the most skilled bo Masters in Okinawa.  On this DVD you will learn rare bo forms from a true Okinawan Master of the bo. You will also be taught all new combinations suitable for competitions, as well a the basics of the bo.

On this DVD Master Pantazi teaches us the art of Kyusho, as applied to the manipulation of the joints.  Tui means handling, or grappling hand grip, therefore Tuite refers to the art of manipulation or destruction of the joints, as part of the...

The rare Hakutsuru kata of Kumemura Village, Okinawa, fully demonstrated on this DVD, is perhaps the most beautiful in all of Karate’s repertoire of forms.  Shrouded in mystery, this kata was brought to Kumemura by Chinese visitors from Fukien...

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 names that Professor George Alexander has compiled in...

See the best of the best.  Over 1,700 Black Belt Competitors from more then fifty countries compete for the top honors at the most prestigious tournament ever held in Okinawa.  You will see the finals of the sai and bo competitions, as well as...

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...

On this new video, Master Planas dissects someof Parker's Kenpo techniques, explaining and developing the different rules and principles which form them. With an understanding of the system and a deep knowledge, somewhat out of the ordinary, we can enjoy...

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,...