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Starring: Master Kenneth
Funakoshi
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Format: 10 DVD Complete Set
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Language: English Language
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Region: Region Free
Kenneth Funakoshi was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 4th, 1938. His father, Yoshio was Gichin Funakoshi’s third cousin and practiced Karate with him in Okinawan from 1915 until 1925.
At the age of 10, Kenneth Funakoshi began the study of Judo at the Fort Gakuen Japanese Language School. While attending college at the University of Hawaii, he practiced Kempo under Adriano Emperado at the Palama Settlement. Emperado had been a student of William Chow. Chow, in turn, was a student of Masayoshi James Mitose, who popularized Kenpo Karate (or Kempo Jiu Jitsu) in Hawaii. Funakoshi trained with Emperado from 1956 until 1959.
In 1960 Funakoshi began to train in the Shotokan form of Karate under Hirokazu Kanazawa, who had been sent to Hawaii by the Japan Karate Association. After three years, Kanazawa was followed by Masataka Mori, who in turn was followed three years later by Tetsuhiko Asai. Funakoshi was named as the chief instructor of the Karate Association of Hawaii.
Funakoshi
taught in Hawaii until 1986, when he moved to California. There he established the Funakoshi Shotokan
Karate Association which has its hombu dojo in Milpitas, California and members
worldwide.
01.
Shotokan
Fundamentals:
In this video, world renowned Shotokan Karate Master Kenneth Funakoshi teaches you all the basic techniques of the popular and effective Shotokan Style. This video includes fundamental stances, footwork, blocks, punches, kicks, protocol, terminology, stretching, conditioning exercises, warm-ups, special training drills, and much more. This video includes all requirements for promotion to your first belt rank and gives you the foundation for progressing to more advanced kata, sparring, and self-defense videos in Master Funakoshi’s video series.
(approx. 57 mins)
02.
Shotokan
Katas Volume 1:
This video presents Master Funakoshi teaching you the following Shotokan Katas: Taikyoku Shodan, Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, and Heian Yondan. Each Kata is presented numerous times so you can follow along and master each important movement. This video also includes each kata’s history and realistic application of kata movements against various attackers.
(approx. 50 mins)
03.
Shotokan
Katas Volume 2:
In this incredible video, Master Funakoshi teaches you the following Shotokan Katas which are required for belt promotions. They include: Heian Godan, Tekki Shodan, Bassai Dai, Jion, and Kanku Dai. Each kata is presented numerous times so you can follow along and master each important movement. This video also includes each kata’s history and realistic application of kata movements against various attackers.
(approx. 60 mins)
04.
Shotokan
Katas Volume 3:
Shotokan Karate Master, Kenneth Funakoshi, teaches you the following Shotokan Katas that are required for belt promotions. They include: Hangetsu, Empi, Tekki Nidan, Giin, Meikyo. Each kata is presented numerous times so you can follow along and master each important movement. This video also includes each kata’s history and realistic application of kata movements against various attackers.
(approx. 60 mins)
05.
Shotokan Katas
Volume 4:
In this dynamic video, Master Funakoshi teaches you the following Shotokan Katas which are required for promotion to belt ranks. They include: Kanku-Sho, Bassai-Sho, Jitte, Chintel, and Tekki-San-Dan. Numerous presentations of each kata allows you to master each movement. Video also includes each kata’s history and realistic application of kata movements against various attackers.
(approx. 60 mins)
06.
Shotokan
Katas Volume 5:
This valuable video continues Master Funakoshi’s demonstrations of Shotokan Katas required for your belt ranks. They include: Gankaku, Sochin, Nijushiho, and Wankan. Each kata is performed numerous times so you can master each important movement. This video also includes each kata’s history and realistic application of kata movements against various attackers.
(approx. 53 mins)
07.
Shotokan Katas
Volume 6:
In this video, Master Kenneth Funakoshi teaches you the following Shotokan katas which are required for belt promotions. They include: Gojushiho, Gojushiho-Dai, and Unsu. Each kata is presented numerous times so you can master each important movement. This video also includes each kata’s history and application of kata movements against various attackers.
(approx. 60 mins)
08.
Shotokan Sparring
Techniques:
Learn the devastating sparring techniques of Shotokan Karate. Master Funakoshi presents warm-ups, fight strategies, training drills, hand and foot combinations, an explanation of Shotokan tournament rules, sparring matches, and more. This video is a must for all tournament point fighters regardless of style.
(approx. 40 mins)
09.
Shotokan Self-Defense:
This valuable video teaches over 100 devastating self-defense techniques. In an easy-to-follow presentation, Master Funakoshi shows how to stop attacks from the front, side, rear, and defenses against multiple opponents, and how to disarm gun and knife wielding attackers. A martial artist cannot afford to be without the lifesaving techniques of this type.
(approx. 45 mins)
10.
Shotokan Master
Interview:
In this exciting video, Shotokan Karate Master Kenneth Funakoshi gives great insight into the history and traditions of the Shotokan Style. In a 1986 interview with Joseph Jennings, the Master candidly talks about his life, the true meaning of the martial arts, what it takes to become a black belt, and training. He also talks about his great relative Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan, and much, much more. This video is a true collector’s item for any martial artist.
(approx. 34 mins)
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