Itosu Ryu Karatedo Kata DVD 5 by Sadaaki Sakagami
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Katas are the gateway, the journey of mastery, and the ultimate secret of Karate-do. Itosu Anko Sensei, known as the modern saint of martial arts, founded numerous katas, starting with the fundamental "Pinan" series, within Itosu-Ryu Karate-do. All these katas are meticulously presented by the legitimate fourth-generation head, Sadaaki Sakagami.
Included Katas:
- Rohai Sho-dan
- Rohai Ni-dan
- Rohai San-dan
- Wanshu
- Matsumora Wanshu
- Shisochin
- Sanseru
- Matsumura Sesan
- Ishimine Bassai
- Itosu-Ryu seitei Nagewaza 11pon no Kata
Featuring:
Sadaaki Sakagami Born in 1942 in Hyogo Prefecture as the eldest son of the third-generation head of Itosu-Ryu, Takashi Sakagami. He began studying Karate-do and Kendo under his father at the age of 12. In 1964, he learned Ryukyu Kobudo from Master Heshin Yuniiku. In May 1969, he won first place in the kata division at the 8th All Japan Karate-do Federation National Tournament. In 1973, he received the Itosu-Ryu instructor's license from his father and became the chief instructor at the headquarters dojo. In 1975, he went to Canada for Karate-do instruction and has since energetically taught and promoted Karate-do worldwide. In 1994, he succeeded as the fourth-generation head of Itosu-Ryu. In 2002, he attained the eighth dan from the Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei. In April 2004, he became a first-class examiner for the Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei. In March 2005, he was appointed vice chairman of the All Japan Karate-do Federation and chairman of the Central Technical Committee of the Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei in April of the same year. In December 2005, he was honored with the title of Karate-do Hanshi by the Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei. In addition, he holds the ranks of Kendo Shihan (7th dan), Iaido Shihan (5th dan), Jojutsu Shihan (6th dan), and Ryukyu Kobudo Shihan. As the legitimate fourth-generation head of Itosu-Ryu, he meticulously refines the katas passed down through three generations: Anko Itosu, Kenwa Mabuni, and Takashi Sakagami, continually researching their techniques and applications to foster and guide future generations.
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Run time: 100 min.
SPD-1829
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