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This features the founder of Shotokan karate actually performing ippon kumite techniques with Isao Obata. This classic footage has never before been seen by the public. Reportedly it was originally in the archives of the JKA and it was filmed before the JKA was even formed. Pre JKA Masters such as Nakayama, Kanazawa, Okuzaki, and Nishiyama performing when they were in their teens and early 20's.This footage comes from the 1940's or early 1950's.
Formerly known as P2V1
Approx 30 minutes B/W
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Funakoshi Gichin Karate - d
Starring: Okazaki, Nishiyama, etc Gichin Funakoshi ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD  General
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ASIN: B00009ZK6H Release Date: 2003-06-01 |
Description
This features the founder of Shotokan karate actually performing ippon kumite techniques with Isao Obata. This classic footage has never before been seen by the public. Reportedly it was originally in the archives of the JKA and it was filmed before the JKA was even formed. Pre JKA Masters such as Nakayama, Kanazawa, Okuzaki, and Nishiyama performing when they were in their teens and early 20's.This footage comes from the 1940's or early 1950's.Formerly known as P2V1
Approx 30 minutes B/W
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Karate Do My Way Of LIfe-d
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Martial Arts
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ASIN: B00065AXV0 Release Date: 2004-09-01 |
Description
Gichin Funakoshi is considered by the Karate World as the one person who popularized Karate and was the individual responsible for turning it from a small Island (Okinawa) art to something the world could enjoy and benefit from.In this tape you will learn from George W. Alexander Phd. his perceptions on Funakoshi's book - Karate Do My Way Of Life".
The video is mixed with footage and photos of Funakoshi performing Kata, Ippon Kumite and much more.
Any serious student of Karate will find that this tape will be a valuable addition to their library and an absolute must for all students of Shotokan Karate.
Approx 59 minutes full color.
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