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1. Advanced Kata and Bunkai Application Videos - Free via streaming
Total video time of full course approx. 3.5 hours (includes 19 video files)
This Kata and Bunkai video download covers 20 advanced kata performed both fast and slow using step-by-step walkthrough demonstrations. Additionally, the kata Bunkai (technique application) are taught and demonstrated slowly with a partner. Included kata are: Seienshin, Seipai, Annanko, Taikyoku/Juni no kata ichiban, Sanshin, Bassai dai, Matsukaze, Chinto, Roku empi, Gassho, Unshu, Pinan/Heian Shodan, Pinan/Heian Nidan, Pinan/Heian Sandan, Pinan/HeianYondan, Pinan/Heian Godan, Jion, Naifanchin/Tekki Shodan, Rohai, & Jiin, Sochin, unshu - Unsu.
May 2007 - we have begun adding Shotokan forms in addition to Shito-ryu and gradually will also include Goju forms in the coming months. Of course bunkai is for the most part style universal.
Total Length of video course: approx. 1 hr. + via 7 streaming video files
Correct pronounciation and vocabulary is important in a traditional dojo. This course uses native Japanese speaking examples (use for audio or video learning via download). it also covers the basics of the language and speaking. Examples include talking about Karate and how to greet and talk with a visiting Japanese sensei. Japanese martial arts terminology, injuries, body parts as well as a karate referee course is all built into this language video. Go to free video "Speaking Japanese" page & sample video with full course description....
Using Zen Strategy for Technique in Fighting
Total video time of full course approx. 1 hours 30 min. (includes 7 video files)
Suited for both tournament and impact oriented fighters. This video discusses technical improvment through the use of traditional Zen prinicples, techniques and drills. After all the Samurai fought not for a point, but their life! They developed highly evolved tools from Zen to obtain victory.
Total video time of full course approx. 48 min. (includes 6 video files) If you are going to practice karate in Japan this video highlights some dojos in Japan including Shotokan, Kyokushin, Goju-ryu and Shito-ryu in Japan. It discusses, from an American point of view, what it is like to visit and practice karate in Japan at clubs located in Tokyo, Kansai, and Okinawa regions of Japan. Dr. Jason Armstrong (6th Dan) spent extended periods of time in Japan between 1995 and 2002 and his stay included being a live in student of a Master (an "uchi deshi"). This video will describe what dojos, sensei and students are like in a variety of Japanese training environments in Japan. The video contrasts Karate in Japan as an environment compared to the USA and Australia (where Dr. Armstrong has other karate clubs). Karate styles that were visited in Japan included Shito-Ryu, Shotokan, Kyokushin and Goju in Okinawa. Video footage is also included of Sensei Armstrong's Western Students visiting Japan to perform a black belt test (Shodan).
Total video time of full video course approx. 1hr 13 min. (includes 9 video files)
These 2 video download courses introduce the art of self defense and Karate-Do. They can be pucrhased separately and provide an in-depth approach to learning. Embark on your journey by learning basic techniques and the effectivness of the self-defense art as well as a little on the history, tradition and Zen philosphy for fighting. This course provides detailed step by step instruction which will teach you the fundamentals of applied Karate.
Total Length of full vdeio course: 53 min. (7 video files for download)
This Advanced Fighting video download covers technical approaches and strategy as a program to train one's fighting to a new level based around 6 profound points in a workout style. Taking the best from tournament fighting and traditional impact Karate, these concepts are used as a model system for improvement to break through to a higher level of fighting. Optimization of timing, distance, stance options, and experience is layered on top of the presented material.
Total video time of full video course approx. 1hr 30 mins.
How is Zen and Asian strategy applied from martial arts to life and work for success? This video download uses lessons from Zen and karate and applied them to work and carrer strategies. Topics include: using Zen and startegy derived from Sun Tzu's "Art of War", delaing with conflict at work, centering once self for stress free perfromance in meetings (related to kumite concepts). Concepts from the "Tao de Ching" are also incorporated with Zen to explore the balance of materialism, success and the Way as it realtes to the martial arts. This karate video download series is derived from corporate workshops conducted for Staff at the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Innovation Center business incubator: This karate video lesson includes powerpoint learning slides and physical drills.
Total video time of full course approx. 1hr 30 mins.
Appying the Art of War to business is often talked about but what does it really mean? Often business strategists do not consider the Art of War for business applications, despite the fact that it is recognized as the most comprehensive text on strategy. Applied Zen's approach of applying the Art of War to business includes the ettiquette and networking side of relationships using strategies from the Art of War and Zen. Additionally, the classic text "Tao de Ching" is applied to the Art of War and business to emphasize that change is inevitable. Fast response to change through efficiency and strategy is stressed in Sun Tzu's Art of War and the correlations between the Art of War and business are extremely strong. Zen and business is innately built into Sun Tzu's Art of War text, however, it can be further expanded when one considers that Zen relates to understanding oneself in detail. Therefore, when combined with the Art of War, Zen and business leads to an insightful approach to business S.W.O.T. Additionally Zen and business tie together due to the need for clear high level decision making in a dynamic environment.
Business Plan Template for Karate & Martial Arts Dojo
Learn how to strategically plan your dojo from people who are experts in martial arts and business finance. The primary author of the template is a corporate CEO who also is an internationally recognized Karate Instructor.
- learn new ways to improve your current martial arts income - save yourself 1-2 weeks of time, it takes that long to write a business plan correctly - our template saves you most of that time - better understand strategies behind the martial arts business - reality check yourself that you are ready to start your own dojo and make profit - write a business plan to help secure a bank loan
Learn how to strategically plan your dojo from people who are experts in martial arts and business finance. The primary author of the template is a corporate CEO who also is an internationally recognized Karate Instructor.