The Origin of Funakoshi Karate DVD

Unveiling the Meaning of 13 Lost Techniques Taught by Gichin Funakoshi!

Gichin Funakoshi, renowned as a pioneer in popularizing Karate and the founder of Shotokan Karate—one of the four major styles—left behind a legacy deeply rooted in the traditional training of Kata (forms) as practiced in Okinawa. Unlike the modern interpretations that emphasize sparring and competition, Funakoshi's Karate focused on the rigorous refinement of Kata, embodying the essence of ancient martial arts training.

This DVD meticulously explores the teachings of Gichin Funakoshi based on historical records and numerous sources, aiming to unravel the fading truths behind these 13 lost techniques. It provides invaluable insights into the meanings of these Kata techniques, essential for understanding and practicing Karate as a martial art.

Contents

1. Kanku (Dai) - Viewing the Sky (Major)
2. Bassai (Dai) - Extracting the Fortress (Major)
3. Tsubame Gaeshi - Swallow's Flight
4. Hangetsu - Half Moon
5. Gojushiho (Jo) - 54 Steps (Upper)
6. Jitte - Ten Hands
7. Gojushiho (Gon) - 54 Steps (Lower)
8. Nijushiho - 24 Steps
9. Jion - Mercy & Favor
10. Sochin - Preserve Peace
11. Bassai (Sho) - Extracting the Fortress (Minor)
12. Chinte - Rare Hand
13. Unsu - Cloud Hands

Language: Japanese