Jissen Karate by Terutomo Yamazaki

Practical Karate Instruction by Terutomo Yamazaki, Champion of the 2nd All Japan Karate Championship

Practical karate involves striking opponents directly with bare hands and feet, without any protectors such as gloves or knee pads. Terutomo Yamazaki thoroughly instructs the techniques of practical karate that he has personally mastered. Through this video compilation, the actual dojo training contents become clear, allowing everyone to learn the correct training methods.

Compilation Contents

[Basic Section]

• Merely thinking with your head won't make it stick. It's important to clear your mind and earnestly practice.
• Preparation exercises
• Ways of standing
• Basic training (upper body)
• Basic training (lower body)

[Movement Training Section]

• Receivers are not just receivers. They should be like creating an iron wall.
• Forward-bending stance
• Horse-riding stance
• Backward-bending stance
• Three-battle stance
• Movement training

[Sparring Basics Section]

• The basics of techniques are large and dynamic. Practical combat should be small, fast, and rhythmic.
• Confirming and establishing your own territory
• Attack and defense in three-battle stance
• Attack and defense in forward-bending stance
• Attack and defense in backward-bending stance
• Free sparring with agreed-upon rules

[Special Feature] Exclusive footage from the 5th All Japan Karate Championship, featuring Terutomo Yamazaki's intense battles:

• vs. Dira Characanbo
• vs. Matsutomo Tokira
• vs. Sato Toshikazu
• vs. Ruyama Hatsuo

Terutomo Yamazaki Born July 31, 1947, in East Yamanashi District, Yamanashi Prefecture. Graduated from Nihon University. Entered Kyokushin Kaikan under Soke Masutatsu Oyama during his first year at Tsuru High School. In 1968, participated as a main event fighter in TV Asahi's "World Kickboxing," achieving KO victories against all Thai strong opponents during their visit to Japan, until the show's cancellation after one year. In September of the same year, won the "1st Open Tournament All Japan Karate Championship" organized by Kyokushin Kaikan, retiring after the 5th tournament. During this period, achieved runner-up twice and fourth place once. His kickboxing record was 10 fights, 8 wins (8 KOs), and 2 losses, both by decision in rematch bouts. In April 1977, established the Japanese Karate-Dojo "Furinkazan" in Omiya. In October 1985, renamed it the "All Japan Budo Karate-Do Federation Furinkazan," assuming the role of Chief Instructor. In 1994, established the "International Budo Karate Federation Gekishinkan" and continues to serve as its head. Founder of the Nihon University Kickboxing Club. Special coach for All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling.

Language: Japanese

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