
Discover gichin funakoshi, founder of karatedo shotokan, as he moves from okinawa to tokyo in 1922 and opens his first dojo in 1924, unveiling this legendary dojo on dvd.
Develop practical skills in kata Heian Shodan and bunkai, linking fundamental movements to real applications in Shotokan karate Keio vol.1.
Practice kata Heian nidan and bunkai to understand application of moves in Shotokan karate. Master form, timing, and practical responses through guided drill and repetition.
Master kata heian sandan and bunkai in Shotokan karate. Delve into Keio vol.1 dan 1 English for dan-level training.
Explore kata heian yondan and bunkai in Shotokan karate Keio vol.1, English edition, and see how these elements frame practice in this course.
Explore Heian Godan kata and bunkai in Shotokan karate Keio vol.1, with a focus on understanding application and technique.
Explore kata tekki shodan and bunkai in Shotokan karate, within the Keio vol. 1 kata and bunkai series, emphasizing the kata and its bunkai applications.
Explore weapon kata suushi no kon and its bunkai applications within Shotokan karate, highlighting form, timing, and practical self-defense movements.
Explore ippon kumite with bo and sai in Shotokan karate as part of Keio kata and bunkai for 1st dan, English edition.
Shotokan karate shifted from keigo to modern shitei, now mandated in dan exams and competitions, while Master Funakoshi taught weapon and Goju-ryu katas with subtle Enpi differences.
Present the original Keio movements of Karate-Do Shotokan, including the Kanku Dai kata performed by Master Nagura, highlighting the Keio version versus the Chinese version of the kata.
Trace the history of Keio dojo across Mito, Hiyoshi, and Shinanomachi, founded by Master Funakoshi, and explore how the Keio karate club preserves original karate.
The Keio Dojo is a traditional karate dojo at the renowned Keio University in Japan.
It was founded in 1924 and is one of the oldest university karate clubs in the country.
Keio Dojo practices the Shotokan style, which is known for its powerful and direct techniques.
Many famous karate masters have influenced and trained at the dojo over the years.
The students of the Keio Dojo place great emphasis on discipline, body control and mental strength.
The dojo is not only a place to train, but also a community that conveys values such as respect and cohesion.
Members of the Keio Dojo regularly take part in national and international competitions.
This course was created in the Keio Dojo, where the last grandmasters who still trained with Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate, can be admired.
The Masters Kase, Mashimo, Suzuki and Iwamoto, direct students of the Great Master Gichin Funakoshi, open the doors of the very first legendary dojo of Shotokan Karate in Japan.
Watch the official program of the 1st Dan including Kata and Bunkai.
Discover the original Karate of Gichin Funakoshi through the movements and ancient Kata.
Included: The history of the Keio Dojos and single-interviews of the masters.
A technical and historical video, indispensable for every karate passionate!
In this Film:
KATA: Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan and Tekki Shodan plus Bunkai.
The history of Keio Dojos. Weapons Kata.Kumite with Bo and Sai. Original movements how Master Funakoshi taught them.