Real Usage of Pinan Kata DVD by Kazumasa Yokoyama
In karate, there is no initiative; karate is like water.
Water does not change just because the container changes.
Even if the form changes, karate does not change.
Kazumasa Yokoyama, a master of swift attacks with extensive martial arts experience in Okinawa Kobayashi-Ryu, explains the "Pinan Kata" as principles, breakdowns, and practical applications developed through real combat experiences in America.
Contents:
- What is Pinan Kata
- Hand Movements and Stances
- Using Liver and Kidney
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Pinan Sho-Dan
- Kata breakdown, Bunkai application, Explanation
- Pinan Ni-Dan
- Pinan San-Dan
- Pinan Yon-Dan
- Pinan Go-Dan
- Final Message
Instructor & Supervisor: Kazumasa Yokoyama
Born in 1958 in Kanagawa Prefecture. From a young age, he engaged in Judo, Kendo, and Karate-Do. During high school, he practiced Boxing and Wrestling, and later studied Chinese martial arts under the renowned master Wei Xiaodong in Taiwan. Seeking his martial arts direction in Okinawa Karate, he deeply immersed himself in the Kobayashi-Ryu lineage of Shuri-Te. During his training in Okinawa, he was invited by Americans and traveled to the United States, where he founded the Kenshinkan Dojo in Houston. He is renowned as a master of "invisible hands." Currently, he concludes his previous teachings and devotes himself to personal research and activities.
Language: Japanese
Run time: 69 min.
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