Learn the 8 kyu level kata of Shotokan Karate required for all belts up to 1st degree black belt. Shotokan Kata 1: Color Belt Forms DVD is an excellent learning aid for at-home practice and review, testing & competition. Renshi Steve Flores demonstrates each form from front view, rear view and side view. Fully indexed: Jump directly to the kata you want to practice. Learn the following forms:

DVD Bonus: Renshi  Steve Flores demonstrates the bunkai (applications) for the five Heian kata.

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Learn 9 black belt kata of Shotokan Karate from a 3-time world champion. Shotokan Kata 2: Black Belt Forms DVD is an excellent learning aid for at-home practice and review, testing & competition. Renshi Steve Flores demonstrates each form from front view, rear view and side view. Fully indexed: Jump directly to the kata you want to practice.
Learn the following forms:

• Tekki Nidan
• Tekki Sandan
• Bassai-Sho
• Hangetsu
• Kanku-Sho
• Nijushiho
• Jion
• Wankan
• Gankaku
  

DVD Bonus: Renshi  Steve Flores shares training tips for Beginners, Intermendiate and Advanced students and Instructors.
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Learn 9 black belt kata of Shotokan Karate from a 3-time world champion. Shotokan Kata 3: Black Belt Forms DVD is an excellent learning aid for at-home practice and review, testing & competition. Renshi Steve Flores demonstrates each form from front view, rear view and side view. Fully indexed: Jump directly to the kata you want to practice.
Learn the following forms:

• Unsu
• Sochin
• Jitte
• Giin
• Empi
• Gojushiho-Dai
• Gojushiho-Sho
• Chinte
• Meikyo
  

DVD Bonus: Renshi Steve Flores demonstrates the art of the Japanese sword.
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Learn the empty kata of Isshinryu Karate from Sensei Mike Reeves. Each kata is demonstrated from the front, rear, side and above with thorough instruction making this an excellent learning aid for at home practice and review. Learn each of the following kata:

Seisan Kata

Seiuchin Kata

Naihanchi Kata

Wansu Kata

Chinto Kata

Sanchin Kata

Kusanku Kata

Sunsu Kata

This DVD is fully indexed so you can go directly to the kata you want to practice, making it ideal for home study, testing requirements and competition.

 

The bo and sai are two of the oldest traditional Karate weapons. On this DVD, Sensei Mike Reeves teaches you five Isshinryu Kata, three for the bo, one for the sai plus a two person bo set to practice your offense and defense skills.  Each kata is filmed from the front, side, rear and overhead, so you can clearly see each movement and follow along.  In addition to demonstrating from multiple angles, Sensei Reeves explains how to perform the movements and gives tips on properly handling the bo and sai. 
 
Learn the following katas:

Tokumine-No-Kun (bo)

Urashi-Bo (bo)

Shishi-No-Kun (bo)

Bo Kumite (two person bo set)

Kusan-Ku-Sai (sai)
 

Whether you practice Isshinryu or want to add weapons kata to your training, this DVD is an excellent way to learn the kata of the bo and sai. Click picture for preview, more info, and to buy!

 

 

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Practicing at home can be frustrating, especially when you are first getting started in karate. Have you ever wished you could take your instructor home with you? Now you can. Learn the basic blocks, strikes, kicks and sparring techniques of karate from a world champion instructor.

In the Beginner Karate DVD, Sensei Mike Reeves takes the new student step by step through the basics of Isshinryu Karate, including:

 

Sensei Mike Reeves is a 10-time World Champion and World Record holder in breaking. In The Secrets of Breaking, he shares a wealth of knowledge and experience, from the most basic board breaks to the secrets of breaking stacks of concrete.

For those with no previous experience, Sensei Reeves starts off with the basics: how to set up a break properly, where to strike a board with different techniques, how to condition your hands and how to select your materials for a successful break. Then he demonstrates and teaches 12 fundamental board breaks including the punch, knife hand, hammerfist, elbow, side kick, back kick and axe kick. Once you have the basics down, learn how to put them together in combination breaks.

The highlight of this DVD is the advanced segment, where Sensei Reeves teaches you the secrets to power and speed breaking as he demolishes stacks of concrete and wood. Learn to break concrete with the double elbow strike, double hammer fist and stomp kick. Then do your own “mini-world record break” as Sensei Reeves calls it, breaking 5 stacks of boards in rapid succession. The detailed set-up instructions for each break help you safely and successfully achieve these advanced techniques.

Bonus DVD Features:

Feats of Strength: See Sensei Reeves perform traditional feats of amazing strength including bending an iron rod with his bare hands and letting an assistant break 2” x 2” boards over his arms, legs, stomach and shoulders.

Strength and Conditioning: Learn to use the makiwara to condition your hands and arms plus traditional Japanese strength training exercises.

Competition Advice: Sensei Reeves explains the rules of the world breaking championship,  how to apply, what to expect at a major competition and even how to deal with media interviews when you win your first major tournament.

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The nunchaku is known for its lightning quickness and when you see Master Young Kil Song in action, you'll know why. Master Song starts you off with the basic nunchaku grip and blocking techniques then quickly puts you on the road to mastering the devastating striking power of the nunchaku. Learn essential striking, whipping and swinging combinations, including catches and transitions. Each combination is shown from front and side view, in slow motion, walk through and full speed so you can attain the precision necessary to safely and effectively practice the nunchaku. Whether you are new to the nunchaku or an experienced practitioner, Master Song's approach will add a new dimension to your weapons practice.