Itosu Ryu Karate Instructional 5 DVD Set by Sadaaki Sakagami

Itosu-Ryu Karate-do Kata Series

Kata represents the gateway and path of mastery in karate, encompassing various techniques and profound principles. To truly embody karate, it is essential to thoroughly practice and understand the distinctive techniques and meanings contained within each kata.

Itosu-Ryu Karate-do, founded by the esteemed master Anko Itosu, who is hailed as a modern-day martial arts saint, introduced numerous katas, starting with the fundamental "Pinan" series. This DVD box set features all katas meticulously presented from Volume One to Volume Five by the fourth-generation soke, Seitoku Sakagami.

Contents:

[Volume One]

• Pinan Ni-dan
• Pinan San-dan
• Pinan Sho-dan
• Pinan Yon-dan
• Pinan Go-dan
• Bassai-dai
• Bassai-sho
• Seienchin
• Unshu
• Niseishi

[Volume Two]

• Sanchin
• Gekisai no.1
• Gekisai no.2
• Seipai
• Kusanku Dai
• Kusanku Sho
• Matsumora Rohai
• Matsumura Bassai
• Nipaipo
• Gojyushiho

[Volume Three]

• Jitte
• Jion
• Jiin
• Shihokusanku
• Wankan
• Sochin
• Tensho
• Saifa
• Kururunfa
• Haffa

[Volume Four]

• Naihanchin Sho-dan
• Naihanchin Ni-dan
• Naihanchin San-dan
• Chinto
• Chintei
• Matsumora Bassai
• Aoyagi
• Seisan
• Suparinpei
• Papuren

[Volume Five]

• Rohai Sho-dan
• Rohai Ni-dan
• Rohai San-dan
• Wanshu
• Matsumora Wanshu
• Shisochin
• Sanseru
• Matsumura Sesan
• Ishimine Bassai
• Itosu-Ryu Seitei Nagewaza 11pon no Kata (Throwing Techniques)

Video Structure:

1. Slow-motion demonstration of katas
2. Explanation of key points in each kata
3. Normal speed demonstration of katas
4. Breakdown and detailed commentary of each kata
5. Normal speed demonstration from alternate angles

Featuring: Sadaaki Sakagami

Biography: Born in 1942 as the eldest son of the third-generation head of Itosu-Ryu, Takashi Sakagami, in Hyogo Prefecture. He began his training in karate and kendo under his father at the age of 12. In 1964, he studied Ryukyu Kobudo under Heshin Yuniiku. In May 1969, he won first place in the kata division of the 8th All Japan Karate-do Federation National Tournament. In 1973, he received the Itosu-Ryu instructor's license from his father and served as the chief instructor at the headquarters dojo. In 1975, he moved to Canada for karate instruction and continued to teach vigorously worldwide to promote karate. In 1994, he succeeded as the fourth-generation head of Itosu-Ryu. In 2002, he obtained the eighth dan from the Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei. In April 2004, he became a first-class examiner for the Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei. In March 2005, he was appointed vice chairman of the All Japan Karate-do Federation and chairman of the Central Technical Committee of the Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei in April of the same year. In December 2005, he was awarded the title of Karate-do Hanshi by the Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei. He also holds the ranks of kendo shihan (7th dan), iaido shihan (5th dan), jojutsu shihan (6th dan), and Ryukyu Kobudo shihan. As the legitimate fourth-generation head of Itosu-Ryu, he faithfully refines the katas passed down through three generations: Anko Itosu, Kenwa Mabuni, and Takashi Sakagami, continuously researching their techniques and applications to foster and guide future generations

Language: Japanese with English subtitles

Run time: 550 min.

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