Gichin Funakoshi (November 10, 1868 – April 26, 1957) is the founder of Shotokan Karate-Do, perhaps the most widely known style of karate, and is attributed as being the "father of modern karate". Following the teachings of Anko Itosu and Anko Asato, he was one of the Okinawan karate masters who introduced karate to the Japanese mainland in 1922. He taught karate at various Japanese universities and became honorary head of the Japan Karate Association upon its establishment in 1949.
The Nakayama Legacy PII
This video shows advanced Shotokan-ryu katas, among which Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan and Bassai Dai, performed by senior JKA instructors, under the guidance of Grand Master Masatoshi Nakayama.
Part IThe Nakayama Legacy PI
This video shows the basic katas of Shotokan-ryu karate, among which Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan and Tekki Shodan, performed by senior JKA master Yoshiharu Osaka, under the guidance of Grand Master Masatoshi Nakayama.
Part IIJKA Masters 1960’S Vol5
Masters of the JKA of the 1960's show the sequences shot since the early 60's in black and white in super 8 mm. This special video is invaluable as a point of reference for those who practice traditional Shotokan Karate. With this video you can learn first hand how and why the JKA came to develop such powerful techniques.
JKA Masters 1960’S Vol6
Masters of the JKA of the 1960's show the sequences shot since the early 60's in black and white in super 8 mm. This special video is invaluable as a point of reference for those who practice traditional Shotokan Karate. With this video you can learn first hand how and why the JKA came to develop such powerful techniques.
JKA Masters 1960’S Vol4
Masters of the JKA of the 1960's show the sequences shot since the early 60's in black and white in super 8 mm. This special video is invaluable as a point of reference for those who practice traditional Shotokan Karate. With this video you can learn first hand how and why the JKA came to develop such powerful techniques.
JKA Masters 1960’S Vol3
Masters of the JKA of the 1960's show the sequences shot since the early 60's in black and white in super 8 mm. This special video is invaluable as a point of reference for those who practice traditional Shotokan Karate. With this video you can learn first hand how and why the JKA came to develop such powerful techniques.
