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DVD Video
YAM-DVD-1000

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Dynamics of Shito Ryu Karate

See Shito-ryu karate’s Kenzo Mabuni, son of the styles founder Kenwa Mabuni, demonstrate his form and quick applications – covering punches, kicks, blocks, stances, footwork and special techniques. He shows you the fine points of the basics and teaches you Shito Ryu's Fighting Applications. Also shown is the rare Kata of Shito Ryu including Shinsei, Juroku and Bassai Dai.
A major Japanese style of karate, Shito-Ryu is the blend of the two great Okinawan karate traditions of Naha-te and Shuri-te known for its breath of kata and its founder’s mastery of kata applications. 40 Min. DVD

VHS Video
Drg-VD-6061

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FightingArts.com
Combo Special
The Karate of Choki Motobu (the video) & Motobu Choki Karate-My Art (the book)
A $64.95 value for only $57.95

The Karate of Choki Motobu
By Chosei Motobu

At long last the fighting karate of Choki Motobu is revealed by his son Chosei in this video. Motobu is an early 20th century karate-ka and teacher and acknowledged as one of the most capable fighters of his time. He taught many famous students and his defeat of a boxer in Japan at the age of 60 helped popularize karate to the masses. This video includes the history of this style and its founder. Seen for the first time in action is the famed Jiyu Hon Kumite, Motobu’s famous 12 fighting drills – the close-in man-on-man fighting techniques that distinguished his art from other early karate masters who stressed kata. Those who have only seen these drills in still photos will marvel at the intricacies of technique and the entry and unbalancing that can only be seen in live action. Included too are the Motobu system of Naihanchi kata 1 & 2. Filmed in Los Angeles. 40 minutes.

DVD
(2hrs and 20min)

RS-DVD-1010

$39.95
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American Masters & Champions of the Martial Arts

A unique and comprehensive DVD of American martial arts masters and champions -- legends like Trias, Urban, Parker, Nishiyama, Lewis, Tegner, Yamashita, Bruno, Urquidez, Wall, Matteson, Slocki, Nakamura and Norris and more.

These masters have forged a legacy and set the groundwork for us all. Included is footage of 110 masters and champions, including a compilation from the personal archives of more than 15 of the most prominent collectors in the world of historical footage: Ernie Lieb, Chuck Merriman, John Grayden, Emil Farkas, Tayari Caseland, and Sid Campbell.

Much of this rare footage was shot in the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s on either 8 mm or Super 8 film, but there is also more recent digital material. This DVD is narrated by Emil Farkas, owner of the Beverly Hills Martial Arts Archives and author of the best selling book “Encyclopedia Of Martial Arts” and Don Warrener, Goju stylist, author and founder of Rising Sun Productions.

(DVD
FYVS-DVD- 65)

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Hohan Soken - The Life of a Grand Master

This historic video is a documentary on Hohan Soken, 10th Dan and founder of Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu Karate. This video includes “Newly Discovered- Lost Footage” of Hohan Soken as well as a biography of Soken Sensei detailing his life in Karate Do. Also shown is rare historic footage of Soken Sensei performing the kata: Naihanchi 1-3, Seisan, Chinto, Kusanku, Gojushiho, Rohai, Tsuken bo, Kama Kusari and Hakutsuru, the closely guarded secret White Crane kata of Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu. Additionally, the video includes rare footage of some of Soken Sensei’s top students performing in Okinawa in the 1960s and much more! This documentary style video is a piece of history and brings the past to life! It preserves the teachings of a highly respected Okinawan Grand Master whose legacy was to bring karate from a bygone age into the modern era. A must for the serious martial arts collector.

(DVD or Video Format
WRS-72)

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DVD

New Gladiators

Just released. A never before seen karate classic.

The film has been found and restored.

"New Gladiators" is a karate film financed by the late Elvis Presley, but never released. It features some of the 1970's greatest karate champions, following their travels, competitions and their thoughts during competitions in Europe and the US.

The music score is performed by David Crosby and Graham Nash.

The film shows some truly great action when competition was rough and tumble. Fights were hard, and there was a lot of contact at a time when protective equipment was minimal.

The film includes a final match between Roy Kurban (now a judge in Texas) and Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, one of the classic matches of all times in sport karate.

The film features Ed Parker, Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, Ron Marchini, Eric Lee, Mike Stone, Roy Kurban, Emil Farkas, as well as international fighters, such as England's Ticky Donovan and Geert Lemmens from Belgium.

Karate-Do My Way Of Life
Interpreted By George Alexander

Yamazato International

Gichin Funakoshi is considered by the Karate World as the one person who popularized Karate and was the individual responsible for turning it from a small Island (Okinawa) art to something the world could enjoy and benefit from.

In this tape you will learn from George W. Alexander Ph.D.., his perceptions on Funakoshi's book - Karate Do My Way Of Life".

The video is mixed with footage and photos of Funakoshi performing Kata, Ippon Kumite and much more.

Any serious student of Karate will find that this tape will be a valuable addition to their library and an absolute must for all students of Shotokan Karate.

Karate-Do - Body, Mind, Spirit
(Chojun Miyagi)
Presented by George Alexander

Yamazato International

The founder of Goju Ryu Karate this Master is said to be the most talented of all the great Okinawan Masters. In this video Ph.D.. George Alexander gives an in-depth account of the many little known facts about Miyagi as well as what his greatest accomplishments were. he also handles the touchy question as to who is the heir to Miyagi' Goju Ryu karate in a fashion that makes logical and good sense. This is an excellent vi deo with several rare photos of the master practicing Goju and as well a list of his students and their students and even some of their students. If you practice Goju no matter what version Okinawan, Japanese or American there is something for everyone to learn. you will also see rare footage of inside the Jindokan and footage of Miyazato Eichi performing kata.

Okinawan Karate Voyage
Meet The Masters Of Today

Yamazato Productions Inc.

This unique video takes you on a tour of karate's birthplace Okinawa Japan. Your guide is Ph.D. George Alexander and you will see several of Okinawa's dojos including Nishihara's dojo and several top masters performing including Yoshimatsu Matsuda and Hidemi Tamayose a weapons master who performs several forms. You will be happy you attained this video especially if you have never been to the Island where karate originated.

(Approx. 45 Minutes
Full Color - YVS-110)

$49.95

The Cat - Gogen Yamaguichi

Yamazato Productions Inc.

This is a documentary of Gogen "The Cat" Yamaguichi and the rise of the Japanese Goju Kai Karate organization. The video will allow you to learn all the major katas of the style as well as you will see the Master himself performing the kata Suparempi and as well you will see the legendary Spirit Training under a waterfalls in rural Japan. This is a must for all serious collectors and Goju stylists.

(Approximately 60 Minutes
Full Color - YVS-115)

$49.95

Uechi Ryu

Yamazato Productions Inc.

In 1897 an Okinawan named Kanbun Uechi traveled to China to study martial arts and he learnt the tiger and crane style known as Pangai Noon from which he eventually created the style of Uechi Ryu which was named in 1948. In this video you will see and be able to learn many self defense techniques and dynamic strength building exercises. You will also see the full contact sparring of the style.

THE PRINCIPLES OF FORMS AND KATAS: BASIC (levels 1-3)
By Bruce Everett Miller

This video shows you the real principles behind the moves in forms/katas. While the meanings of many moves are shown, the actual principles behind all moves are explained so you can figure out your own meanings. If you do not want to settle for just memorizing a few meanings then this video is for you!

NOTE: Levels 4 and 5 will be presented in an advanced future video (not yet available].

ADVANCED FIGHTING TECHNIQUES #1
By Bruce Everett Miller

The bottom line is to WIN! Knowing how to fight well is essential for survival. The problem is that while many people learn to fight, few learn to fight exceptionally well. This is because of the lack of real understanding of the theories behind fighting techniques. Finally, however, there is a video which actually teaches you in-depth sparring theory from the ground up so you will have a complete knowledge base of what to do, when to do it, and WHY. It doesn't stop at basics, however, for included are in-depth, advanced techniques (even against multiple opponents). In short, this video teaches you what you really need to know to win ON THE STREET!

Not the same as the book with the same name.

ADVANCED FIGHTING TECHNIQUES #2
By Bruce Everett Miller

This video deals with proven techniques to close the gap in a fight and quickly disabling an opponent in ways that leave you free to face multiple attackers. Also includes the use of pressure points in street fighting.

Not the same as the book with the same name.

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(VHS
BEM-V-3016)

ADVANCED FIGHTING TECHNIQUES #3
By Bruce Everett Miller

This video deals with Grappling: The basics of grappling and--even more important--how to deal with and defeat the grappler. This video tells it like it really is for grappling in a real combat situation.

Not the same as the book with the same name.

$49.95
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(VHS
BEM-V-3003)

QLK Crane Sub-style
By Bruce Everett Miller

The Crane sub-style is a flat out street combat system designed TO INFLICT DRAMATIC conflict ending damage to your opponent in the shortest possible time. From wing tip traps to crane stomps Crane specializes in close in combat perfect for real situations. QLK maximizes the effectiveness by building in Pressure Points and natural reflexes to give you the knowledge to not only survive but to win!

NOTE: Because this was taped at an outdoor seminar there is some mild distortion of the audio.