Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo -d

Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo -d


Starring:Gakea Matayoshi Shinpo
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Okinawan Legendary Kobudo Master Matayoshi Shinpo, was filmed shortly before his untimely death in September 1997. Master Matayoshi along with his senior students, perform many of the traditional Okinawan weapons forms that he was taught by his father Matayoshi Shinko.

On this exciting video you will be able to learn these forms as well as sparring drills and unusual sparring drills second to none. These intricate forms and moves are for all levels from beginners to advanced.

Shot on location in Okinawa Japan.

Approx. 55 minutes Full Color.
Okinawan Kobudo Vol 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely the best single DVD on Kobudo for the price...
 Okinawan Kobudo Vol 1
Starring: Shinpo Matayoshi
Manufacturer: Tsunami Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000BI5MEU
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Description

This program includes exceptional demonstrations of Kobudo, augmented by a series of technical lectures from the author, noted Okinawan master teacher, Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei. Included are the Bo kata, Choun no Kun, Sakugawa no Kun, Suishi no Kun; the Matayoshi Tonfa and Nunchaku kata; the Tsuken Akachu no Eku, kata with the oar and a demonstration of Hakutsuru (White Crane) kata the author learned from the Chinese Boxing master, Go Ken Ki, in the 1930s.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best single DVD on Kobudo for the price..........2006-10-24

Dragon Associates & Tsunami Productions simply offer the best professional grade martial arts instructionals in the English language. This performance by Matayoshi Shinpo is no exception! In addition to a total of 6 Kobudo Kata, Matayoshi Sensei demonstrates two Hakutsuru (white crane) kata learned from his father Matayoshi Shinko, who in turn learned them directly from Go Ken Ki, the Chinese tea merchant and White Crane Teacher who lived on Okinawa before WWII.

The scenery is beautiful, many scenes (both Hakutsuru and the Eku [Oar] kata) using the Ocean as a backdrop. All kata are shown from different angles, in demonstration and then in teaching. Likewise, bunkai (applications) of kata are shown as well, with noted Goju Ryu teacher Morio Higaonna serving as the uke (assistant). I found this method more stimulating and less repetitive...David Chambers narrates clearly, and where there is music, it is not distracting.

This production opens with a demonstration of the first Hakutsuru Kata, and then moves to the Bo (long staff), for which 3 Kata are shown: Choun no Kun, Sakugawa no Kun, and Suishi no Kun. Matayoshi Tonfa follows, then Matayoshi Nunchaku, and an impressive rendition of Tsuken Akachu no Eku Kata done on a sandy beach, showing the practical purpose of tactics utilizing sand...the details of this specific form would have been completely lost with only a studio demonstration.

Most forms are taught in studio, with a black backdrop which makes it easier to focus on the subject. Matayoshi is clear about little nuances often forgotten, a twist of the wrist here, a stamp or turn of the ankle there. This first volume closes out with a demonstration of a second Hakutsuru kata, which is simililar but not identical to the one shown in this film's opening. Please note that it is difficult to learn from a dvd with no prior experience. Those with some kobudo experience, or individuals looking for an informative survey will not be disappointed. Tsunami DVD's are higher priced than many other instructinals, but from my experience I can confirm as the old saying goes: higher priced, but worth every penny!
Okinawan Kobudo Vol 2
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Okinawan Kobudo Vol 2
    Starring: Shinpo Matayoshi
    Manufacturer: Tsunami Productions
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

    GeneralGeneral | Martial Arts | Action & Adventure | Genres | DVD | Video
    ( O )( O ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
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    ASIN: B000BI5MF4
    Release Date: 2005-09-20

    Description

    In this excellent sequel to his first program with Tsunami Productions, Grand Master of Okinawan Kobudo, Shinpo Matayoshi 10th Dan Hanshi, demonstrates the Sai, Kama, and Nunti Sai at a level of expertise that can only be acquired from a lifetime of intense training. This presentation includes detailed lectures on the Sai, Nunti Sai, and Kama; demonstrations of basic techniques and kata for all three weapons, and practical combat applications for the kata in which he is assisted by Morio Higaonna Sensei Goju Ryu, 9th Dan, Hanshi, and Hideharu Igaki Sensei, 7th Dan, U.S. National Karate Coach.

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