Customer Reviews

White to Black Belt - Shaolin-Kempo-Karate - Grandmaster Fred Villari

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I have been interested in martial arts for a long time; I have trained at several different schools. Fred Villari is excellent and two instructors I have had consider him to be one of the best martial artist and instructors in the world. My brother -in-law Thane Collins is a ninth degree black belt and studied under Mr. Villari years ago. He has always spoken highly of Fred Villari and says he has never seen anyone better in 35 years of professional martial arts.

The style developed by Grandmaster Villari has influenced at least a hundred major schools and styles- his own schools have left a huge mark on the world of martial arts with dozens of masters and a couple thousand black belts.

I was originally skeptical of the Villari system because of its widespread success - I used to think it might have been too mass market or accessible and wondered how high the quality was. After learning more about martial arts and speaking with masters and, most importantly seeing the amazing things that can be done with this type of system I realized that Villari's Shaolin Kempo Karate is a very high quality system.

I like these DVDs because they serve as a solid base to the system and can be practiced at any time. The DVDs are nine full hours - which is a lot of content in itself. The workouts can be done over and over for years - it would take a long time to master each DVD but they are also clear enough that you should be able to do most of the exercises and training right away. Perfect for beginner, intermediate or advanced students.

It's also great to see Grandmaster Villari and other top instructors like Master Mark Gruposso actually doing the techniques. I think the DVDs are inspiring because I know what a master in the Villari system is capable of and this set gives a foundation to move toward that goal. I recommend these DVDs.

Martial artists take a look! Grandmaster Fred Villari's Shaolin Kempo-Karate system has been formatted into nine (9) DVD's illustrating the movements, techniques, and katas necessary to advance from White Belt to Black Belt. The breakdown is as follows:

DVD#1: White Belt; DVD#2: Yellow Belt; DVD#3: Orange Belt; DVD#4: Purple Belt; DVD#5: Blue Belt; DVD#6: Green Belt; DVD#7: Blue Belt with Green Stripe; DVD#8: Green Belt with Brown Stripe; and DVD#9: Brown to Black Belt.

Grandmaster Villari guarantees this product with an optional promotion program requiring a student to record the testing techniques at each individual level and to mail it with a nominal fee for official recognition. However, don't be misled. This series can only be completed by serious students.

I have found the information and techniques included in these DVD's to be an invaluable source of Karate and self-defense knowlege. Each DVD is recorded in clean and clear camera angles with actual Villari School martial artists performing the requisite techniques. As a student of a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program, I finally found a comprehensive Shaolin program that I can rely upon to flesh out the Karate movements, and offensive & defensive tactics and techniques borrowed for use by other Martial Arts systems. Grandmaster Villari also includes extra techniques and philosophies within each DVD, thus adding extra value to the program.

Although there is no substitute for actual "hands-on" Martial Arts instruction and sparring, the next best thing are these Villari DVD's. I rate this DVD system at five stars with the recommendation to any prospective customer/student that they will not be disappointed with the content, quality or instruction proffered. Well done!

I've been studying martial arts for a few years now and I consider this DVD series an essential part of my training. You can't always get to the dojo, or ask your instructor to review a particular technique when you're practicing at home, so this method of remote learning is unbeatable. These DVDs cover every aspect of the Villari Shaolin Kempo Karate system. They include every combination, form and technique. There's plenty more, too. Grandmaster Villari and his master instructors also include instruction on Chi Kung and Chin Na in generous detail!

In short, if you're interested in self defense training, check out this DVD series. After watching them, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

The idea of instruction on DVD is excellent. Fairly clear and concise. Maybe sometimes too concise, but if you miss the concept back it up and watch it again. Skills are broken down step by step. With no VSKK dojo nearby this is the only method.

You won't become an expert without years of training and dedication, but with these videos, you, your family and friends can use the core training and basics to defend yourself on the street and live a healthier life.

I had the great pleasure of studying under Fred Villari many years ago. I was very excited when a friend mentionned that this set was available. We watched his copy together, and I decided it was a must have for my own collection.
The lessons are demonstrated with the student in mind. Everything is clear and the production values are superb. I had the feeling of being back in a private lesson with Mr. Villari.
I have ordered my own copy and await its arrival impatiently. I highly recommend this DVD series to both the novice and the seasoned martial arts practionner.

I got my tapes and I love them I watch the every outher day

the tapes are clear and to the point I went on line to find one of his clubes near me and I did thay are more than happy to watch my tapes and go over them I have bine doing then for about 6 mounthes and I am going for my purple belt now .Many thanks to grandmaster Fred villari for doing the tape collection

This is a joke! No one can "earn" a black belt through home study. I can only assume that the other reviewers are either shills for Freddie or are seriously deluded. From what I have seen of Fred's "style" I can give it two stars for being at least a form of physical exercise. If you really want to learn to defend yourself or learn a martial art save your money and find a decent school. [...]