Karate first came to the attention of the world when a Japanese military doctor noticed that a number of Okinawans had physiques very different from the average recruit.
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The series continues with Gushi sensei, assisted by Tsukasa Gushi and Makoto Fukumoto demonstrating all the primary techniques followed by in depth examinations of the kata Kanshiwa, Kanshu and Seichin the latter complete with a demonstration of the kata in the form of Yakusoku Kumite.
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A remarkable presentation on the Sanchin kata of Uechi Ryu karate by this highly qualified instructor. Includes demonstrations at full speed and in slow motion, training methods for sanchin, testing stance and strength, breaking techniques, static and dynamic, an illustrated history of the style...
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We have all watched with envy the ability of the world's best karate fighters and it is reasonable to suppose that they are blessed with some kind of gift!
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Clips from traditional karate as well as semi-full contact fights, each one showing the tremendous power that is generated by some of the hardest hitters on the circuits.
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Some of the clips featured in this programme date back as far as 1971 and, although part of the footage is not of the best quality, the dynamic action more than makes up for this.
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"On the physical level a karateka needs to maximise his strength, speed and flexibility. In order to do this hard work is necessary. It is also important to be able to suffer to some degree without complaint.
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?I start from the position that a martial art is for fighting and/or self defence, so the techniques must have some combat function, that is they are not fundamentally for exercise or physical training, that is the purpose of hojo undo, stretching etc.
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"Sport or competition karate was the vehicle that was used to spread karate both in Japan and the rest of the world. The Japanese universities and later the big karate associations placed tremendous importance in sporting victory and so training methods,
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Best known as karate's premier historian due to his landmark book, Shotokan Karate A Precise History, Harry Cook is also a superb instructor whose services are in great demand throughout the karate world. This first part of his four part series shows precisely why.
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An outstanding program by Yoshiaki Ajari, 8th dan, that includes excellent quality footage of the founder of Wado Ryu Karate performing the kata: Chinto, Niseishi, Rohai, Wanshu, and Jitte. Professionally filmed in 1965 but not released before, this is the very best technical record that exists o...
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