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The Bible of Wado-ryu!

This program incorporates fantastic archival color film of the founder of Wado Ryu Karate, Hironori Otsuka, performing: basic techniques, Pinan Katas 1-5: Kushanku, Naihanchi and Seishan, as well as Kihon Gumite 1-5 with Ajari Sensei.

Includes an excellent history of the style with over 50 contemporary photos. (...) » Find out more

An outstanding program by Yoshiaki Ajari, 8th dan, that includes excellent quality footage of Hironori Otsuka performing the 5 kata Chinto, Niseishi, Rohai, Wanshu, and Jitte.

Professionally filmed in 1965 but not released before, this is the very best technical record that exists of the Wado Ryu school.

Also includes a comprehensive instructional treatment of the concepts of Noru, Inasu and Nagasu (unique to Wado Ryu), and a History of the Development of Wado Ryu outside Japan. (...) » Find out more

Complete analysis by Hiroji FUKAZAWA of each Kata (video full-face and in-profile): detailed examination of difficult moves, presentation of the Bunkaï, diagram of movements, detailed list of movements, origin of the Kata, signifiance and description of the Kata.

Languages: English - French - German - Italian - Spanish (...) » Find out more