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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 event featured England's Shotokan Karate Union against some of Europe's best. The action is fast and furious and very hard.  In view of the dynamic kumite, there were relatively few serious injuries, but there were many knock downs. The kata...

We have all watched, with envy, the ability of the world's best Karate fighters.  It is resonable to suppose that they are blessed with some kind of physical gift.  Well, that is not the case.  How many times have you entered an event and...

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...

In this DVD Elisa will show you her own unique workout, conditioning and speed training drills. Known for being in supurb shape at all times Elisa will show you some of the secrets to getting tip top condition for competition.  The days of just...

There are many DVD’s available on how to do the moves of the katas but until now there has never been a DVD or VHS that really goes into the details of how to perform the kata properly. Master Chuck Merriman in this DVD will take you thru...

Rotating or turning palm Tensho Kata is the soft aspect in the Goju Ryu system while Sanchin Kata is the hard.  This form is one of the most important forms in Goju Ryu.  You might say they are the book ends and pillars of the style taught by...

There has never been a kata so consistently misunderstood as the Sanchin Kata.  With it's roots in old Chinese arts, Higaonna Kanryo Sensei (Miyagi Senseis teacher) brought the kata to Okinawa.  Miyagi Sensei changed the Sanchin Dai Ichi form...

In this DVD Elisa kicks it up a notch or two for those black belts who really want the tricks.  Her clever and unusal little techniques will most certainly make a world of difference when you jump into the squared circle.  She will show you...

In this DVD you will learn the secrets of kumite from the 3x WKF world Champion in karate.  Elisa will show you the basics of kumite for beginners.  She will show the most basic foot work and hand and foot combinations that really work. She...

In this DVD Elisa will teach you intermediate forms like Matsukaze, and Ananko. Plus you will learn advanced forms like Bassai and Sei Pei. She holds back nothing and teaches you all that it takes to become a champion kata practioner like so many have...

In this DVD Elisa will teach you how she starts to put it all together with the 5 Kihon Katas and the 5 Pinan Katas.  No only will you see these katas taught to you slowly for you to learn from but also she will point out all the details that will...

In this DVD you will see and learn Elisa’s own personal warm up routine as well as her basic training that she does constantly and how she does them.  She shows stationary basics moving basics hand combinations, kicking drills and so much...

Jim Wilson, best selling author and DVD presenter, has created yet another DVD that is perfect for under black belts in the Shotokan style. Sensei Wilson first teaches the exact and precise movements of the forms, including the Heians, Tekkis, and Bassai...

This two DVD set of two of the greatest martial artists to ever come out of Okinawa, will take you through their personal biographies, including their teachers, their students and their contributions to the martial arts. Funakoshi, considered the founder...

Featuring Master Hirokazu Kanazawa, Manabu Murakami and Nobuaki Kanazawa. This is a DVD that you will laugh at and watch with ear and eye to the TV. Kancho meets Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe Impersonator’s on Hollywood Blvd. We interviewed many...