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Advanced Shotokan Kata - Volume 1
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AAKF National Kata Champion, Joel Ertl, and Anita Bendickson, AAKF
National Kumite Champion & ITKF - USA Kata Team member, demonstrate
advanced Kata of the JKA system of Karate-Do. Presented in volume 1 are Kata
Kanku-Dai, Empi, Tekki Shodan, Bassai-Dai and Jion.
The ADVANCED SHOTOKAN KATA series presents advanced Kata indepth and with detail. Each
Kata is demonstrated slowly move by move and with the correct speed and
tempo. An overview of the important points in each Kata is presented along
with close-ups of the most difficult sequences in each Kata.
Running Time: 74 minutes -- VHS/PAL -- $39.95
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Advanced Shotokan Kata - Volume 2
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Ertl Sensei demonstrates six of the most difficult Kata in the
Shotokan style of Karate-Do: Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Gankaku, Hangetsu,
Sochin and Jitte.
The ADVANCED SHOTOKAN KATA series presents advanced Kata indepth
and with detail. Each Kata is demonstrated slowly move by move and with the
correct speed and tempo. An overview of the important points in each Kata is
presented along with close-ups of the most difficult sequences in each Kata.
This video does not include kata applications.
Running Time: 72 minutes -- VHS/PAL -- $39.95
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Advanced Shotokan Kata - Volume 3
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Advanced Shotokan Kata, Volume 3 demonstrates the Katas Unsu and Chinte.
These very advanced kata are presented in careful detail, including the applications of
the techniques in each kata.
Unsu, demonstrated by Sensei Ertl, contains constantly changing and flowing
movements of the hands throughout the kata, including hand techniques such as one finger strikes,
palm heel strikes, open hand and bent wrist blocks. Once these techniques have been mastered, they
provide effective self-defense responses in a wide variety of situations.
Chinte, demonstrated by Sensei Bendickson, is a versatile kata featuring
techniques which are effective without requiring a great deal of strength. This is developed
mainly through the variety of hand positions used to deliver strikes to vulnerable targets. Because
less power is required to be effective with many of these techniques, this kata is useful for smaller
people and women.
Running Time: 68 minutes -- VHS/PAL -- $39.95
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Advanced Shotokan Kata - volume 4
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This video continues with the katas Nijushi-Ho and Kanku-Sho. This video
includes detailed breakdowns and applications of the sequences in each kata.
The kata Nijushi-Ho, presented in this video by Sensei Bendickson,
demonstrates the smooth buildup of internal strength and the impressive release of power
that can be developed by the advanced karate-ka. This can be seen throughout the kata,
especially in slow actions utilitizing grabbing blocks followed by explosive counter-attacks,
such as thrust kicks and punches.
Kanku-Sho is demonstrated by Sensei Ertl. This kata allows the karate-ka
the opportunity to develop mobility with its many sliding actions and two very difficult
jumps. The subtle changes in distance are useful practice for all aspects of karate
training but are especially useful for kumite practice.
Running Time: 64 minutes -- VHS/PAL -- $39.95
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