This programme features Sensei Tom Beardsley, the Chief instructor for Samurai UK. Tom as been training in Shukokai karate since 1972 and was a long time student of the late Shigeru Kimura. Samurai UK forms part of Samurai International, a worldwide karate.
The first volume in Terry Pottages Shito-Ryu karate programme series. Volume one features a detailed instruction / explanation, along with Bunkai examples, of the five basic Pinan katas of Shito-ryu/Shukokai Karate.
Alfie Lewis, former World All Styles Karate Champion, is one of the most feared competitors in Martial Arts combat, with over 500 outright wins to his credit. His aggressive power and lightning speed have gained him the title “The Animal”.
This programme is an introduction to one of the more dynamic oriental styles of martial arts, Shotokan Karate. It is an excellent programme for beginners to learn discipline and self-control, develop self-defence skills, build confidence.
This programme features Sensei Tom Beardsley, the Chief instructor for Samurai UK. Tom as been training in Shukokai karate since 1972 and was a long time student of the late Shigeru Kimura. Samurai UK forms part of Samurai International, a worldwide karate.
This programme features Sensei Tom Beardsley, the Chief instructor for Samurai UK. Tom as been training in Shukokai karate since 1972 and was a long time student of the late Shigeru Kimura. Samurai UK forms part of Samurai International, a worldwide karate.
This programme is an introduction to one of the more dynamic oriental styles of martial arts, Shotokan Karate. It is an excellent programme for beginners to learn discipline and self-control, develop self-defence skills, build confidence.
Tensho, which literally means 'turning hands' is one of the two main forms of the Goju school of karate-do. This programme covers 500 years of the history of this form and the applications hidden deep within this extensive kata. Kata Tensho is THE must.
Let Shihan Chris Rowen guide you through one of Karate's least known katas. With devastating moves, cominations, attacks and defences contained within it, Sanchin is an essential and impressive kata. Brand new for 2006
The power of a Karate blow has an unbelievable force. When a skilled Karate fighter misjudges a strike of kick, things can go very wrong. These are the exceptions – not the rule, but accidents do happen.
Senior professional karate instructor Dave Wilkins presents the full Shotokan karate syllabus from beginner level to purple belt (5th Kyu). He began training in 1979 and has been devoted to this dynamic art form ever since, winning several national champion.
HEROES & LEGENDS of British Karate is a truly unique video dedicated to our own champions and instructors. For the first time on one video, all the greats from the British Martial Arts scene. A tribute to around 30 outstanding contributors to British Kara.
This is the first in a series of programmes covering all aspects of Goju-Ryu Karate-do, featuring Shihan Chris Rowen. Goju-Ryu Karate-Do literally translates as 'The way of the hard/soft school of the empty hand' and is one of the four main styles of karate.
This programme will take you through basic kicks, ippon gumite, combination techniques and useful self-defence exercises associated with Shotokan Karate. Aso included, with Bunkai examples, are seven advanced Shotokan katas, bassai dai, kanku dai, kanku.
Senior professional karate instructor Dave Wilkins presents the full Shotokan karate syllabus from beginner level to purple belt (5th Kyu). He began training in 1979 and has been devoted to this dynamic art form ever since, winning several national champion.
The second programme in Dave Wilkins Shotokan karate series goes much further in the first and will help you advance your training to the next level. The programme takes you from the level of 4th kyu - White and Purple Belt - right the way through to Shod.
Karate master Terry Pottage 7th Dan demonstrates in detail: Basic punches Blocks and strikes Combination techniques 1-9 5 Hokei Kumite of Shito-Ryu / Shukokai Karate Also demonstrated are the 3 advanced katas: Matsumura Rohai Kururunfa Nipaipo .
The thirty man Kumite is the ultimate karate challenge, open only to the most experienced black belts. The contestant must face thirty increasingly accomplished opponents in a series of two minute fights in order to succeed.