Ryukyu Kobudo Kongo Ryu Bojutsu DVD by Sadaaki Sakagami

Contents:

The History of Kongo-ryu
Description of Bo Used in Kongo-ryu
How to Hold the Bo
How to Switch Hands
Stances
Kamae (Positions)
Yoi - Naore (Ready Position - Stand at Ease)
Zanshin
Blocking Techniques
Striking Techniques
Special Strikes
Special Techniques
12 Moving Basics
Kata: Basic Kata 1-3
Shushi no Kon Sho
Ryusei no Kon

About the Instructor:

Sadaaki Sakagami is a Japanese karate instructor and the 4th Soke (headmaster) of Itosu-ryu Karatedo, a style rooted in the Shuri-te tradition of Okinawan karate. He is the son of Ryusho Sakagami, the 3rd Soke of Itosu-ryu, and inherited leadership of the system as part of a direct family lineage dedicated to preserving and transmitting the curriculum of kata and fundamentals passed down through the Itosu lineage.

Under his direction, Itosu-ryu has continued to emphasize traditional karate fundamentals, structured kata training, and the preservation of classical pedagogy as taught through the Sakagami family line. His work focuses on maintaining continuity of the system as it was transmitted from Anko Itosu through Kenwa Mabuni and Ryusho Sakagami, with particular attention to faithful preservation of form and teaching methodology rather than sport-oriented modification.

He is primarily known within traditional karate circles rather than mainstream sport karate, and his teaching is closely associated with the historical Itosu-ha curriculum and its structured approach to kihon (basics), kata, and pre-arranged partner training.

Language: Japanese with English, Spanish & Russian Subtitles

Length: 1 hour & 50 min.

Publication date: 2017