Kobudox

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...

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...

The Jundokan in Okinawa is the most famous school of Okinawan Goju Ryu, because it has spawned so many world class instructors including Meiazato En'ichi.  Others include, Gima, Higaonna, Chinen, Taira, all of whom got their start at the Jundokan...

Kobudo is an ancient Okinawan Japanese weaponry.  Taught by Brian Ricci and Frank Gaviola, you will learn many katas of this ancient art.  You will have more then enough information on this et of DVDs to last you for the rest of your life...

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...

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,...

Masaji Taira is one of a kind!  He is able to bring kata to life by disecting the Bunkai of the Okinawan Goju Kata. His home dojo is the famous Jundokan dojo, which is the best in Okinawa.  His skill is second to none and few if any are able to...

Master Seikchi Odo is considered to be one of the true Okinawan treasures of the Martial Arts. His skill and knowledge were second to none. He was as comfortable with a weapon as he was without one.  His wide range and knowledge of traditional...

Eisuke Akamine was a direct student of Taira Shinken's, as well as his senior student.  He was the second President of Ryu Kyu Kobudo Hozon Shinkokai until his passing.  This DVD, was shot in the 1960’s by Mr. Taiju Lee.  It features...

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...

The Jundokan is like many dojos which practise kata, but this DVD is much different, in that you will be able to learn all the Hojo Undo, Shime Waza, self defence techniques from the kata and outside of the kata.  The drills are taught by the...

In this DVD you will learn so much about the Bunkai and sparring drills of kobudo it is amazing.  Also many unique conditioning drills for Kobudo plus Sai Vs Bo, Tongfa vs Bo, Nunchaku vs Bo and so much more.  Paul Vermiglio teaches these...

Finally there is a DVD that will teach you from the bottom to the top.  In this one dvd you will learn two advanced forms and all the basics of Kobudo.  You will learn Chatan Yara No Sai Dai and Chatan Yara No Tongfa and as well basics for Bo,...

The Yari and Naginata were the pole weapons of the samurai and this is one of the very few DVD’s to ever teach the Yari (or spear) samurai weapon of  Old Japan.  It is believed that the Yari was part of the syllabus used by Yoshida Kotaro...

The Sai Bo, Tongfa and Tan Bo are the weapons of Okinawan Kobudo that are presented on this DVD by Master Instructors Brian Ricci and Frank Gaviola. These sai, tongfa, bo and tan bo weapons are the best weapons the Okinawan farmers used against the...