Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Tsunami Productions
• DVD Release Date: June 14, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B0009WIEK2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #313,905 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This video program presents the first ten kata of the Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu karate syllabus up to Naihanchi Sandan performed by the present headmaster Takayoshi Nagamine 9th Dan, assisted by senior instructors Makishi 9th Dan and Taira 8th Dan. Each kata is performed at full speed and shown in slow motion; the most important technical points are then explained by Nagamine Sensei, and the applications of fundamental techniques demonstrated by the three instructors. Key issues discussed include the development of explosive striking power, the most vulnerable targets to attack, and the differences between applications as they are performed in the kata, and their use in realistic self defense situations. Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu karate is based in part upon the fundamental teachings of Choki Motobu, Chotoku Kyan and other legendary Okinawan karate pioneers. The genius of the Founder, Shoshin Nagamine, was in drawing together the most refined elements of each school and creating from them his own unique style of Shorin Ryu karate. Contents: Fukyu Kata 1 and 2 – Yasuhiro Makishi; Pinan Kata 1–5 – Takayoshi Nagamine

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate Vol 2, January 22, 2007

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This review is from: Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate Vol 2 (DVD)

This DVD contains Katas specifically for the Shorin Ryu Matsubayashi system. If this is the system you are learning, this DVD is a must. There are many versions of these katas out there, but here you get the original kata, not a watered down version. The DVD quality is excellent.