Okinawan Island of Karate (2003)

Gichin Funakoshi

This informative video traces the complete history of Okinawan Karate and includes information and facts about karate that have never before been released on video and not in the book "Okinawan Island... read more  Of Karate".This video explains the customs, philosophy and evolution of Karate, and features rare never before seen footage of the masters: Gichin Funakoshi sparring! Hohan Soken kobudo demo! Enso Shimabuku, Eiichi Miyazato Shoshin Nagamine, Katsuyu Miyahiro, Shugoro Nakazato, Seikichi Uehara, Shinpo Matayoshi, Seikichi Odo and others!This videos explains Okinawa's Kobudo weapons, take a tour of Okinawa's Budo Kan Museum showing artifacts from Karate's history: Chogun Miyagi's Gi and obi, Funakoshi's Sai, hanko stamps and certificates. Shinken Tairas red belt, Chosen Chibana's calligraphy and much more. SOURCE: RISING SUN PRODUCTIONS