Karate has become a competition sport; and has spread worldwide; though its roots are still alive; and this DVD is an excellent example of this. Shihan Toshihiro Oshiro; native of Okinawa; is a recognized authority on the history and techniques of traditional Okinawan martial arts. He is president of the Ryukyu Bujutsu Kenkyu Doyukai (RBKD); which dedicates its work to the research and development of Okinawan Karate and Kobujutsu technique; and in particular the teaching of Shima-Ha Shorin-Ryu Karate and Yamanni-Ryu Kobujutsu. The style bases its work on understanding body biomechanics and internal dynamic physical system through the old kata; defending the traditional way of practicing Karate as a unitary system; as opposed to actual sport Karate. With the help of Sergio Hernandez Beltran and Cristobal Gea Gea; President and Technical Director and Secretary of the RBKD-Spain respectively; Oshiro Shihan presents the Shima Ha Shorin-Ryu basic kata: Sonoba Kihon (basic techniques in the same place); Ido Kihon (Basic techniques in motion); Kihon Kata 1-3; Pinan Kata or Basic Forms 1-5; Naihanchi Shodan; and the first two basic Sai forms (Shimabukuro No Sai).- Languages included in DVD: English, Spanish, Italian, French.

Product ID: VD0007A