Intro to Japanese Kenpo DVD with Yutaka Dohi

Striking, Kicking, Throws, and Reversals: Comprehensive Practical Hand-to-Hand Combat

Japanese Kenpo was founded in 1932 by the late Soke Masaaki Sawayama as a hand-to-hand combat martial art that incorporates striking, kicking techniques for impacting, and grappling techniques such as throws and joint locks. By wearing proper safety gear, practitioners can train in real combat scenarios, efficiently mastering techniques through full-force striking and throwing exercises. Its effectiveness under extreme conditions is highly valued by the Self-Defense Forces, evident in the formation of teams across nearly all units nationwide, affirming Japanese Kenpo’s practical combat prowess. This video marks the first detailed demonstration and explanation of all Japanese Kenpo techniques.

Recording Contents:

• Etiquette
  • Standing bow, sitting bow, squatting bow, dojo etiquette
• Hand and Foot Techniques
  • Fist techniques: straight fist (basic fist), side fist, reverse fist, palm-up fist, palm-down fist, bottom fist
  • Open hand techniques: palm strike, knife-hand strike, top-of-head strike, elbow
  • Leg techniques: sole of foot, top of foot, knife-edge foot, heel foot, knee
• Basic Movements
  • Stances: front stance, side strike, upward strike, left stance, right stance, high stance, low stance, middle stance
  • Footwork: step in, step through, change step, step substitution, pivot, turn
  • Basic punches: straight punch, forward face punch, rear face punch, continuous face punch, hold down straight punch, rear body straight punch
  • Basic kicks: front kick, kick kick, knee kick
  • Basic receptions: upper reception, side reception, lower reception, scoop reception, opposition circle
• Grappling
  • Defense, throwing, reverse grappling
• Empty Chaotic Strike
• Protective Gear
  • Wearing protective gear, protective gear training
• Hand-to-Hand Combat

Starring

Yutaka Dohi Born in Tokyo in 1944 (Showa 19). Started Japanese Kenpo in 1960 (Showa 35). Achieved remarkable results in numerous competitions, including winning the All Japan Championships, establishing himself as a leading figure in Japanese Kenpo. Actively contributes to the promotion of Japanese Kenpo through demonstrations nationwide and television appearances, continuing to energetically guide the next generation. Chairman of the Promotion Examination Committee of the Japan Kenpo Federation. Vice President of the Japan Kenpo Federation.

Language: Japanese

Length: 100 min.

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