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This DVD is 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 see and hear their own stories and history. Truly...

Gichin Funakoshi an Okinawa was asked to go to Japan and introduce the mainland to this rare and beautiful art form known as karate and that is exactly what he did. He demonstrated his skill and intellect in such a way that he and his art were well...

The Jundokan was opened in 1957 and the present structure was built in 1970 this is an up close and personal look at the 184 Jundokan and what they were practicing like back then. The faces may have changed sense then but the art form has not. Miyazato...

Yoshitsune Senega is one of the unsung hero's of Okinawan Uechi Ryu Karate. This DVD will show you why his karate is so amazing and although a humble man his karate and kobudo is some of the best ever to come out of Okinawa. You will see him demonstrate...

One of the fascinating things of Okinawan karate is their unique Hojo Undo training. Translated it means Supplementary exercises. These specially designed exercises include Makiwara, Chi ishi, Nigiri Game, Ishi Sashi, Jari Bako, Makiage Kigu and Kongo...

Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose is not exactly a well known master of karate as he passed away in 1984 but he was the Grandson of Bushi Soken Matsumura and that alone makes him a VIP in Okinawan history. But what he is really well known for is his creation of Chito...

Shito Ryu Sankudo (Sankukai) was formed by Japanese Karate master Yoshinao Nanbu. Nanbu was a student of Chojiro Tani's Shito Ryu -Shukokai, and the organization's best and most famous representative. Along with Shotokan's Kase, Nanbu had the biggest...

#3 Cracking the Code of Kata Bassai (Patsai) Da iCracking the Code of Kata (Bassai Dai)-  Master Instructor Neville Billimoria is undoubtedly one of the most unique DVD's ever created by Rising Sun Publications. In this DVD, Sensei...

Neville Billimoria  #2 Cracking the Code of Kata  Pinan (Heian) Sandan, Yondan and Godan- Now you can go beyond the simple understanding of the Pinan/Heian series as being developed by Master Itosu only for teaching school children...

#1 Cracking the Code of Kata -Pinan (Heian) Shodan and Nidan-   It is 3,000 years old and nearly everyone learns kata but sadly, not everyone knows what kata is really all about.  There was little, if any information available on...

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 more...