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Comments on Okinawa Karate Videos
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Daniel
Rinchuse, DMD, PhD |
Renshi Rokudan
/ Shohei Ryu |
Greensburg, PA |
Having trained on Okinawa on three occasions with the top
Uechi practitioners, I enjoyed very much the "Okinawa Karate
Videos" on the 3 major karate styles of Okinawa. Although I
am a Uechi/Shohei Ryu practitioner, I was very interested and impressed
with the Goju Ryu and Shorin Ryu karate that was displayed. All the
practitioners on the tapes were outstanding, but I especially enjoyed
watching the woman Shorin Ryu practitioner, Onaga Michiko?, who was so
fast, fluid, and powerful in her technique.
In Uechi Ryu the Shinjo name stands out as one that is most highly
respected in our system, and Shinjo Kiyohide, and Shinjo Narihiro are two
of the finest representatives of Uechi Ryu. Tohyama Seiko is a national
treasure of Okinawa as the last student of Uechi Kanbun, and is a model
for all of us.
The way yours tapes were produced, and the content presented was of the
highest level. In the past, although I enjoyed seeing Chinese,
Korean, and Japanese martial arts presented on TV, it was time to also
demonstrate and give credit to the historic impact that Okinawan karate
has had and is having on the martial arts world.
Congratulations on the excellent way you depicted Okinawan karate. These
tapes are suitable to the general public and martial artists of all levels.
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Ihor
Rymaruk |
7th
Dan Uechi-Ryu |
Amsterdam,
NY |
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I must say that I am very
pleased with the quality of the video production. The use of the
Masters Dojo gives it a truly authentic feel. It demonstrates that
the Dojo is a reflection of the Master's character and his commitment to
his Martial Art. I know it was a difficult task getting the lighting
right to compliment the Master and his dojo and it would have been
much easier to shoot in a sterile studio, but the lighting at the dojos
had an interesting effective appeal that could not have been achieved at a
studio.
Even for the most accomplished actors, it is not
always fun to be in front of a camera. All the Masters did an
admirable job demonstrating and effectively sharing their secrets. They
were actually teaching some very important elements and insights that
really makes Okinawan Karate work. These videos are an excellent
example of the "Secrets of Okinawan Karate" that are rarely
shared and are reserved for the worthy senior students.
Even if a student goes to Okinawa to study with
his/her Master, it would not be possible to get all this valuable
information that is presented on these tapes. One does not just walk
into a dojo as a tourist and expect to be treated as a senior student.
For less than a months tuition there is a life
time of study on these revealing videos. All serious Martial Arts
students will find these tapes helpful in their quest for knowledge and
should own this set without question. And for the beginner, get your
video tape now and grow into it, you will be glad you did.
I enjoyed these lessons and look forward to more.
Master Kiyohide Shinjo has personally been an inspiration to me
since 1982. I have also learned more about Goju-ryu and Shorin-ryu
in one hour than I have from volumes of books, not to mention classes too.
These videos have certainly answered and put to
rest many of my thoughts and beliefs on exported Karate. I am a
proud practitioner of Uechi-Ryu, but through these videos my understanding
and appreciation of Okinawan Karate is at a new high.
Just one point that I believe could be very
helpful to viewers, that is the use of more effective slow motion in
complicated moves. |
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Jay Setser |
Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Zentokukai |
Morristown, TN |
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The
Okinawan Karate videos are the best documentaries on the Art that I have
ever seen. The content, production values and quality is outstanding. Each
Master & style were fairly presented, impressive & inspiring. A must-have
for any martial artist of any style, because it represents what all the Arts
used to be & can be again. |
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Paul Okami |
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Rose Valley, PA |
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I received the videos and they
are wonderful. Among the very finest records of serious martial arts I have
ever seen.
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Barry Wake |
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Front Royal, VA |
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I would just like
to thank you for the quick service in sending the videos. I also would like
to say that these are excellent videos.. The quality and the information
taught is fantastic. I have been waiting for something that teaches at this
level. (Second E-mail)=> I just wanted to let you know that I have watched these
videos several times and they are true treasures. |
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Ramasoon Sitalayan |
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Morgantown, WV |
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The videos
arrived. The quality of the video, in terms of production and content, are
excellent! Thank you very much and look forward to seeing more product from
your company. |
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Lee Turner |
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St Louis, MO |
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I recently received Volumes 1 & 2 of " Okinawan Karate ".
I must say that each video was full of great footage of some of the best Okinawan
masters past and present. It is certainly one of the best video I've ever
seen. Thanks for making this available. |
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The
packaging is superior to most video products.