Okinawa Karate Kobujutsu Shinan Vol 2 DVD with Tetsuhiro Hokama
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Exploration of Te (Hand) by Okinawa Karate Veteran Tetsuhiro Hokama
The essence of half a century of karate research has culminated in a comprehensive DVD box set. Karate, rooted in techniques known as "Te" for self-defense, developed as a martial art nurtured by the geography, history, and culture of the Ryukyu Islands. Across its extensive history, numerous masters have emerged, propelling karate to become a globally beloved martial art known as "KARATE". This DVD set delves into the study of preserved karate techniques in modern times, exploring their origins and contemplating their significance. It represents the culmination of lifelong karate research.
Contents:
- Okinawa Karate Museum
- Interview with Tetsuhiro Hokama
- Ryukyu Dance: Hamachidori
- Training Sessions
- Sanchin Kinnajutsu (Sanchin Vital Point Techniques)
- Kata Bunkai: Sanchin (Analysis of Sanchin Kata)
- Kata: Gekisai (Ichi)
- Kata: Fukyu-gata (Fundamental Kata)
- Kata: Kururunfa
- Kata: Tensho
- Hand Techniques (Shuho)
- Board Breaking (Shiwari)
- Kobujutsu Weapons
- Youth Club Training Sessions
Featuring:
Tetsuhiro Hokama (HOKAMA TETSUHIRO) Born in 1944. Hanshi Judan (10th Dan) of Okinawa Karate-do Goju-ryu, Head of Okinawa Goju-ryu Kenshikai Headquarters, Director of the Okinawa Karate Museum, Head of Hokama Kobudo, Doctor of Karate Studies. Since 1961, he has studied karate and kobudo under masters Seikichi Higa and Shinko Matayoshi. After over half a century of dedicated practice, he established a comprehensive martial arts perspective that integrates karate, kobudo, grappling, and vital point techniques from the historical viewpoint of the Ryukyu Islands. He has actively promoted martial arts worldwide, conducting teachings in over 40 countries. In 1987, he founded the Okinawa Karate Museum. Besides his role as a martial artist, he is also prominent as a historian of Ryukyu culture and a calligrapher. His publications include numerous books and papers such as "History of Okinawan Karate", "Okinawan Karate Chronicles of One Hundred People", and "Chronology of Karate History".
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Run time: 80 min.
SPD-1852
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