Ensei Juku Okinawan Style Kumite: Practical Application 2 DVD Set by Taizo Ito (Preowned)

This 2-volume DVD set teaches practical, reality-based karate from Ensei Juku, founded by Taizo Itoh. Rooted in Ashihara Karate's sabaki (body evasion & redirection) principles, it emphasizes "attacking sabaki" — proactive deflection and countering while allowing full-face attacks in kumite (sparring).
Key features:

Focuses on aggressive, effective defense with face punches permitted
Rejects passive "killing intent" fog; promotes bright, positive training spirit
Aims for unlimited high-level mastery through daily realistic kumite

Vol. 1 (90 minutes):

Opening
Basic techniques & structuring
Punch attacks
Front, low/middle/high kicks
Groin kicks
Head strikes
Positioning for attack
Face punch basics
Beginner/intermediate kumite
Training footage: dojo kumite, body hardening, sabaki practice
Ending

Vol. 2 (60 minutes):

Opening
Intermediate/advanced kumite by mid/senior levels
"Kids Self-Defense School" footage
Reinforcement training for receiving attacks
Body part strengthening methods
Ending

Language: Japanese

Length: 2 hours & 30 min. on 2 DVDs

Publication date: 2007