Karate Books and Videos
| The Finest Karate books and videos from Japan |
i134 Motobu Choki To Ryukyu Karate
$20.00 Motobu Choki To Ryukyu Karate by Iwai Kohaku
This book looks at one of the greatest of the twentieth century's Karate
teachers, Motobu Choki. Besides containing a wealth of information
about his life and art, it includes a large number of photos of Motobu
Sensei from throughout his life. It also has photo sequences showing
Motobu Sensei demonstrating 3 kata. An invaluable resource for any
practitioner of Okinawan Karate.
Paperback. 246 pages. Japanese language. |
I155 Ryukyu Kobujutsu: Nunchaku, Tonfa, Sai
$25.00 This book by Suzuki Satoru Sensei, 7th dan All Japan Karatedo Federation, is an excellent resource for anyone doing the Okinawan Kobudo weapons nunchaku, tonfa or sai. The book is divided into 3 sections, each focusing on a different weapon. Every section is is made up primarily of detailed, numbered photographs that include arrows to show movements when these are no clear. Whether you can read Japanese or not, this is an extremely useful book for anyone studying these weapons. 142 pages. Japanese language. Softcover. [Order] [Checkout] |
I170 Ryukyu Oke Hiden Bujutsu
$29.95 Ryukyu Oke Hiden Bujutsu by Matsuo Kannori Sakon is a rare discovery. Matsuo Sensei received his 9th dan in Ryukyu karate and weapons from Soke Uehara Seikichi. His book shows many of the deepest levels of Ryukyu fighting arts, including the throwing and locking applications that are found in the classical kata but rarely taught outside Japan. There are also numerous pictoral sequences showing the various traditional weapons of the Ryukyu arts, including sai, kama, tonfa and bo. Nearly the entire book is filled with pictures of Matsuo Sensei, Uehara Soke, and other senior teachers demonstrating the arts of Ryukyu karate and bukijutsu. If you practice any form of karate, you should have this book. 186 pages. Hundreds of photographs. Japanese Language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dSPD-1902 Chijo Saikyo No Karate 2 (World's Strongest Karate 2)
$45.00 Produced in 1976, this is the second of the three films about showing the incredible power of Kyokushin Karate all over the world. Karateka from Japan and 10 other countries display their skills. This DVD includes seens of extreme training, Nunchaku, Tonfa, and an incredible 5 vs. 1 display by the legendary Mas Oyama. Not a video, this was originally done as a movie, and it shows in the incredible images. 113 minutes. Region 2 NTSC DVD. Japanese language [Order] [Checkout] |
dSPD-1901 Chijo Saikyo No Karate
$49.95 Kyokushin Karate is renowned for the intensity of its training and technique. This incredible video from 1976 puts the finest of Kyokushin Karate from that time on display. Including segements featuring Kyokushin founder Mas Oyama, this wonderful film shows the finest exponents of Kyokushin from Japan and 10 other countries. Many of them shown defeating powerful opponents in incredible competitions. 114 minutes. Region 2 NTSC DVD. Japanese language. [Order] [Checkout] |
vKIN1 The Ancient Ryukyu Kingdom's Kobudo and Karate
$59.95 This video by 10th dan kyoshi Matayoshi Shinbo demonstrates many of the techniques of the classical karate and weapons of the Ryukyu kingdoms, the islands we now know as Okinawa Prefecture. In 1921, at the age of seven, Matayoshi Sensei began learning Kinpa Ryu karate and kobujutsu from his father, Matayoshi Shinko. At that time he also began studying Shorin Ryu karate. On this extraordinary video, Matayoshi Sensei demonstrates an incredible variety of classical Ryukyu empty hand and weapons techniques, including: Saru no Te, Kamakiri no Te, Haku Tsuru no Te, Suiken no Te, Bo no Hojo Undo, Sansetsu Kon, Kumite Hojo Undo, Chihara no Sai, Tinbe, Tinbe vs. Bo vs. Eku kumite, Nunchaku, Tonku vs. Bo kumite, Suruwachin kata, and more. Matayoshi Sensei is assited by Yamashiro Kenichi Shihan, Gakiya Yoshiaki Shihan, Shintani Masamitsu Shihan, Ishiki Hidetada Shihan, Nagai Hiroko Shihan 54 minutes. NTSC Video [Order] [Checkout] |
vHOK1 Ryukyu Kuni no Waza: Goju Ryu Kenpo Karate Kobujutus Jyokan
$49.95 Real Gojo Ryu is difficult to find outside of Okinawa. In this incredible series of tapes, Hokama Tetsuhiro Sensei brings real Gojo Ryu to everyone. Born in 1944, Hokama Sensei began studying Karate in 1961 at the age of 17. After more than 40 years of study and training he holds the rank of 8th dan, and the title of Hanshi, or Master Teacher, in Okinawan Goju Ryu. In this, the first tape in the series, he teaches the Seinchin Kata, techniques for increasing flexibility, Iron Sand Fist, training methods, the Sansen Kata, the Gekisai Kata, secrets of reverse techniques, the Seipai Kata, the Subarinpei Kata, techniqyes for breaking boards and staves, kata bunkai and agreed kumite, the introduction of kobujutsu, Thai style tonfa, Yinshan style tonfa, and more. 40 minutes. NTSC video. Japanese language. [Order] [Checkout] |
vHOK2 Ryukyu Kuni no Waza: Goju Ryu Kenpo Karate Kobujutus Chukan
$49.95 Sometimes called "Katsute" or simply "Te," karate is the traditional art of Okinawa. In this, the second of his series on Okinawan Goju Ryu karate, Hokama Tetsuhiro Sensei introduces the history of Goju Ryu. Of special interest, he looks at the breathing methods of Goju Ryu. Also taught are the tsubo, or the points to strike on the body for maximum affect, the techniques and kata of the nunchaku, and many other techniques and training practices. 40 Minutes. NTSC video. Japanese language. [Order] [Checkout] |
DUDO1D Tatsujin Uehara Sekichi
$48.00 This DVD was produced by the Motobu Goten Te Kobujutsu Kyokai in Okinawa. Featuring Tatsujin Uehara, one of the great men of modern Okinawan budo. It shows several empty hand kata, plus bo, bo vs. bo, iai, various other buki vs. buki forms, plus more. This is a rare look some extraordinary budo, including empty hand, bojutsuAiai, iai dori, and others. 45 minutes. All Region DVD. Japanese Language. [Order] [Checkout] |
vHOK3 Ryukyu Kuni no Waza: Goju Ryu Kenpo Karate Kobujutsu Gekkan
$49.95 Gojo Ryu is one of the most powerful and famous of the karate styles that have come out of Okinawa. In this, the third in his series of videos on traditional Ryukyu karate, Hokama Tetsuhiro Sensei demonstrates several of the traditional kata and kobudo weapons of Goju ryu, including the Senseri, Seifa and Sesan katas, and the sai, kama no te, matou hanbo. Also included are ichya no te, reversal techinques and Okinawan budo history. 40 minutes. NTSC videotape. Japanese language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dH1D Hiden Goju Ryu Karate
$49.95 Goju Ryu Karate is one of the most powerful forms of Karate born in Okinawa. In this DVD release of the first ever film of Okinawan Goju Ryu, demonstrated by well known teacher and author Morio Higaonna, 11 kata are demonstrated, many with bunkai (analysis of the application). The kata demonstrated are Sanchin, Gekisai 1, Gekisai 2, Saifa, Seienchin, Shinochin, Senseru, Saipai, Kururunfa, Suparinpei, and densho. The DVD finishes with demonstrations of kumite. 43 minutes. All region DVD. Japanese language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dWAD1 Soke Otsuka Hironori's Wado Ryu Karatedo Vol. 1
$49.95 This is the first of two DVDs covering much of the curriculum of Otsuka Hironori's Wado Ryu. Otsuka Sensei held a Menkyo Kaiden in Shinto Yoshin Ryu as well as mastering Karate, and Wado Ryu is the expression of his experience in both of these arts. This DVD includes the following kata: Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Seihan, Gassai, Wanshu, Roushu, and Jutte, as well as Kihon 1-5, Kihon Ura 1-3, Mochite and Kakete, Idori 1-5 and several throws, including Kotegaeshi. Demonstrations are by Otsuka Jiro, the son of Otsuka Hironori, and current soke. 60 minutes. ALL Region NTSC DVD. Japanese Language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dWAD2 Soke Otsuka Hironori's Wado Ryu Karate Vol. 2
$49.95 The second DVD in the Wado Ryu set, this DVD includes these kata: Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan, Naihanchi, Jion, Niseitsu, Kushanku, and Chinto. It also includes Karate Kihon 6-10, Kihon Ura 4-6, San I Ichi Tai, Idori 6-10, Shinken Shiraha Dori(?) 1-5, and Women's self defense 1-5. Demonstrations are by Otsuka Jiro, the son of Otsuka Hironori, and current soke. 60 minutes. ALL Region NTSC DVD. Japanese Language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dSYO-1D Jissen Nunchaku Giho: Okinawa Shorin Ryu
$49.95 Founded in the long tradition of Karate in Okinawa, Shorin Ryu teaches a variety of powerful weapons. In this excellent video Yokokyama Sensei demonstrates the fundamental kata and the traditional kata of the nunchaku. He also demonstrates the basic strikes and postures, as well as the strike points. Also covered is the proper way to use the nunchaku for continuous action and double nunchaku. 45 minutes. NTSC video. Japanese language [Order] [Checkout] |
dSYO-2D Jissen Bojutsu Giho: Okiinawa Shorin Ryu
$49.95 In Jissen Bojutsu Giho Yokoyama Sensei demonstrates the kata and techniques of Shorin Ryu Bo from Okinawa. Yokoyama Sensei shows the basic kata and the traditional kata of this incredible weapon. He also demonstrates the techniques for receiving attacks with it, and for making your attacks really count. He then covers the best striking points and the oyo waza, or variations. Finally he shows the kumibo (paired bo exercises) and the jissen waza, or real combat techniques! 45 minutes. NTSC video. Japanese language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dSHU-1D Bujutsu Shiko To Jissen
$49.95 Kuramoto Nariharu is the Karatedo Shukigo's top teacher. In this DVD he explains fundamentals of power generation for both tsuki and kicks. He looks at the mechanism of strikes and how the body moves to develop them. Unusually for karatedo, he takes a special look at kansetsu waza (joint locks). A useful training aid for anyone in any style of karate. 55 minutes. All Region NTSC DVD. Japanese language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dSPD-7503 Ryukyu Oke Hiden Bujutsu: Uehara Seikichi Motobu Udonte
$49.95 Uehara Seikichi is one of the greatest teachers of the Okinawan tradition. Born in the 37th year of the reign of Emperor Meiji (1904). At the age of 12 he started training with Motobu Choyu, the 11th soke of his family's art, in the 12 year of the Taisho Emperor (1923) In this remarkable DVD, Uehara Soke shows training with a variety of weapons including stick, tonfa, bo, tanbo, santo, naginata, yari, tanken and others. This DVD also covers the art's history and lineage, iaijutsu, bojutsu and bu suburi. Loaded with demonstrations, for anyone who practices Ryukyu karate or kobudo, this DVD is an invaluable document of one of the greatest of the 20th century teachers. 45 minutes. NTSC video. Japanese language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dPRD-104 Seiden Okinawa Goju Ryu
$45.00 Kai Kuniyuki Taishin was a direct student of Miyasato Eiichi, a student of the founder of Goju Ryu Karatedo. In this DVD he demonstrates all 12 of the fundamental kata of Goju Ryu Karatedo. These include Sanchin, Gekisai 1, Gekisai 2, Saifa, Seiyunchin, Shisochin, Sanseeru, Seppai, Kururunfa, Sessan, Suparinpei, Tensho. In addition, he explains in greater detail Gekisai 1 and 2. 30 minutes. All Regions NTSC DVD. Japanese Language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dSPD-6505 Sosetsukon: Nunchaku
$49.95 The nunchaku is a fascinating weapon of Okinawa and China. Ryu Hion is a master of the nunchaku who shares the techniques and methods of using the weapon in Chinese Wushu. This provides a wonderful opportunity for students of the nunchaku in the Okinawan traditions to compare the way they use the weapon with the Chinese tradition. 47 minutes. All region NTSC. Japanese Language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dPRD-108 Ryukyu Kobudo: BUKIJUTSU
$49.95 Ryukyu Kobudo dates back hundreds of years, and was developed under the pressure of life and death encounters. In the wonderful DVD, by Kawazumi Toshi, made in cooperation with the Ryukyu Kobodu Hozonkai and the Nihon Karatedo Koyukai, senior members of the Hozonkai demonstrate Uechi Ryu sai, kai, nunchaku, eku, kama, teko, and tonfa. These remarkable demonstrations include Yakusoku Kumite featuring Bo versus Sai and Bo versus Tonfa. 33 minutes. All Region NTSC DVD. Japanese Language. [Order] [Checkout] |
dSPD-1815 This Is Standard Karate: KOSHIKI KARATE
$52.95 Hisataka Masayuki Kukan is a Hanshi (master teacher) and 9th dan, as well as teh founder of Koshiki Karate. In this rare gem of a DVD from Japan, he covers curriculum of Koshiki Karate, with clear, English explanations. The DVD covers the 5 fundamental hand techniques, the 5 fundamental foot techniques, the 5 fundamentals of kumite for hand and foot, plus the Koshiki Naihanchin and the Kudaka Kusanku katas. 63 minutes. All Region NTSC DVD. English Language. [Order] [Checkout] |
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dSPD-1806 Kakuto Karate Daidojuku Complete Version $99.00 "Daido Juku" translates as "Great Way School" These 2 DVDs show how the Daido Juku trains for kakuto tournaments. Volume 1 covers This special DVD set includes all of the original footage from the vidoes, and includes an additional 40 minutes from the Hokutoki fights dating back to 1984 on the first DVD. These fights limit only attacks to the face. Everything else, strikes throws, and groundwork, is legal. This is just the highlights from 18 years of extreme combat. The second DVD has an extra 27 minutes from "The Wars" a competion in Japan open to all styles, including karate, Muay Thai and Kick Boxing. [Order] [Checkout] |
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dWAD-SET Soke Otsuka Hironori's Wado Ryu Karate 2 DVD Set Get both volumes of this great DVD and save 10% 
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