Limited Collector’s Edition (only 2500 copies produced worldwide) four-CD set from Varese Sarabande. Remastered and previously unreleased original Bill Conti scores for all four Karate Kid films. Disc One: The Karate Kid (1984) [35:38, 21 tracks] Disc Two: The Karate Kid, Part II (1986)[48:29, 20 tracks] Disc Three: The Karate Kid, Part III (1989)[41:56, 20 tracks] Disc Four: The Next Karate Kid (…
Master Ota demonstrates all 18 Shorin Ryu Kata both at full speed and at learning speed. All forms are performed in the traditional Okinawan format and can be learned in this easy to follow video. Master Ota also demonstrates all basic karate techniques that make up the katas of Shorin Ryu style. This one tape teaches all the kata from beginner to Master….
The latest version of this best selling karate instructional video includes a new biography of the author, illustrated with previously unpublished period photos, as well as a full set of navigational menus….
Hirokazu Kanazawa is with out doubt considered one of the top masters in the world today. On this DvD he deals with all the katas of Shotokan karate including 5 Heinans, 2 Tekki’s, Bassai Dai, Jion, Enpi, Kanku Dai, Bassai Sho, Kanky Sho, Jitte, Sochin, Gankaku, and Nijushiho, shot in 1985 these were done when he was in his prime….
Shoshin Nagamine was the last of the legendary pre-war karate masters and a well-known disciple of peaceful non-violence. His classic work, The Essence of Okinawan Karate-do, documents eighteen of the Okinawan karate kata and seven partner exercises (kumite), as well as a number of basic techniques, transmitting the secrets of Okinawan karate from its greatest masters to the modern reader. Used fo…
The martial art of karate can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or gender, and can be undertaken at any time during a person’s life. Embraced by people the world over, this traditional Japanese art continues to hold universal appeal. Among the most important aspects of karate practice are the kata, patterns of movement that are carefully choreographed and arranged in sequences. With Karate…
Essential Bunkai of the Heian Kata – Double DVD:
Understanding real-life applications (‘bunkai’) of karate moves and forms. This instructional DVD shows and explains self-defense techniques using the ‘Rules of Combat’ and pressure points to make them effective in a real fight.
As a tribute to the work of Master Itosu, Sensei Vince Morris, 8th Dan Kissaki-Kai, presents the first full collection of…
This double DVD set is giving detailed instruction in the 5 levels of Kissaki-Kai Karate-Do: Atemi-waza, shime-waza, nage-waza and
kansetsu-waza. A masterful compilation of real, effective, defensive combat techniques which should be studied by all
karate-ka wishing to gain a full understanding of this defensive art. Based upon the 3-year distance learning program,
but including much new materi…
An introduction to the essential bunkai of the powerful shotokan kata nijushiho. Beginning with the kata itself, the viewer is guided through the major techniques and principles. A must have for all who want to broaden their understandfing of the art of karate.
Understand the depth of real bunkai and by applying the Rules of Combat principles for effectiveness, the techniques shown are applicabl…
For hundreds of years Masters of the Martial Arts kept these Kyusho-Jutsu and Tuite techniques a closely guarded secret.
Using the anatomically vulnerable parts of the human body even the smallest and lightest ‘victim’ can defend effectively against larger and stronger attackers, as feedback from those who have had occasion to rely on them testify.