Basic Budo Karate DVD by Masahiro Yanagawa

Unlock the Myriad Techniques Enabled by Floating in Yanagawa Martial Arts Karate!

Discover the culmination of theoretical techniques honed through unique training and experience by karate master Yanagawa Masahiro. His teachings aim to achieve the "harmony of mind, technique, and body" in martial arts karate.

Contents:

Introduction

• Overview of the DVD content and objectives

Creating the Midline (Standing/Training Method)

• Techniques and methods for establishing and maintaining the midline in karate stances

Mastering Thrusts

• Detailed instruction on various thrusting techniques:
  • Forward thrust
  • Reverse thrust
  • Diving thrust

Mastering Footwork and Kicking

• Techniques and drills to enhance footwork and kicking abilities:
  • Footwork drills
  • Front kick techniques

Training Footwork

• Leg and hip training specifics
• Techniques for changing stances dynamically
• Turning and cutting back movements

Mastering Blocking

• Effective strategies for inside and outside blocking techniques

Explanation and Techniques of Ukimi

• Understanding the concept of ukimi and its application in diving nagashitsuki

Mastering Seichu Mentsuki and Shoulder Running

• Application and practice of specific kata:
  • Heian 2nd dan
  • Heian 3rd dan

Relaxing and Using Your Shoulders

• Techniques and forms emphasizing relaxation and shoulder utilization:
  • Heian 5th dan
  • Heian 1st dan
  • Ku-chan-ku

Key Points of Footwork that Doesn't Settle

• Essential footwork principles to maintain agility and readiness:
  • Heian 4th dan

Important Forms of Martial Arts Karate

• Detailed exploration and practice of Naihanchi kata

Overview

• Recap and summary of the key teachings and techniques covered

About the Instructor:
Born on December 9, 1939. In 1958, he entered Tokyo University of Science and simultaneously joined the Wadokai. In 1967, he became the head of the All Japan Karate-Do Federation Wadokai Yanagawa Dojo. He also trained overseas. In 1970, he trained under the first Grandmaster of Wado ryu, Master Otsuka, and entered the highest-level training at Mt. Koyama’s Great Penitential Training, eventually becoming a monk. He continues to practice martial arts karate, as taught by the first Grandmaster Otsuka, at the Yanagawa Dojo.

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