Shorin Ryu Karate

·         Starring: Master Toshiaki Gillespie

·         Format: 6 DVD Complete Set

·         Language: English Language

·         Region: Region Free

 

In this dynamic 6-volume series, Master Toshiaki Gillespie teaches you the complete Okinawan Matsumura Karate System. Nothing is held back as he includes all of the requirements needed for achieving a black belt in this pure, traditional system. Master Gillespie’s flawless technique and vast knowledge will immediately show why he is one of the world’s leading Shorin Ryu Masters.  

 

01.   Shorin Ryu Fundamentals:

In this dynamic video, world renowned Shorin Ryu Karate Master, Toshiaki Gillespie, teaches you all of the fundamental techniques of the popular Okinawan Shorin Ryu system. In an easy-to-follow presentation, Master Gillespie personally demonstrates all of the required basics of Shorin Ryu, including stances, punches, kicks, warm-ups, conditioning exercises, meditation, breathing, school protocol, training drills, self-defense techniques, and more. This video includes all requirements for promotion to your first belt in Shorin Ryu. Master Gillespie highly recommends mastering the techniques on this video before progressing to his more advanced kata, sparring, self-defense and weapons videos.

(approx. 57 mins)

 

02.   Shorin Ryu Katas Volume 1:

World Renowned Shorin Ryu Karate Master, Toshiaki Gillespie, teaches you the following Shorin Ryu Katas which are required for promotion to belt ranks. They include: Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan, Naihanchi Shodan, Pinan Yondan, Paisai-Sho, and Bojutsu Shodan (Bo Staff). Each kata is done numerous times so you can easily learn every important movement. Video also includes each kata’s history and the realistic application of kata movements against various attackers. A must for learning the true Shorin Ryu system.

(approx. 60 mins)

 

03.   Shorin Ryu Katas Volume 2:

In this exciting video, Master Gillespie teaches you various Shorin Ryu Katas which are required for your promotion through the belt ranks. The katas include: Pinan Godan, Naihanchi Nidan, Niahanchi Sandan, Pai-Sai-Dai, and Bojutsu Nidan (Bo Staff). Each kata is repeated numerous times so you can master each important movement. This video also includes each kata’s history and realistic application of movement against various attackers. A must for learning the true Shorin Ryu system.

(approx. 57 mins)

 

04.   Shorin Ryu Katas Volume 3:

In this volume, Master Toshiaki Gillespie teaches you the Shorin Ryu Katas required for promotion to higher belt ranks. These katas include: Chinto, Gojushiho, Bojutsu, Sandan (Wooden Staff), Kusanku, and Rohai. Numerous repetitions of the katas help you to learn each important movement. This video includes each kata’s history and realistic application of movements against various attackers. This video is a valuable component to learning the complete Okinawa Shorin Ryu System.

(approx. 60 mins)

 

05.   Shorin Ryu Sparring:

In this dynamic video, Master Toshiaki Gillespie teaches you over 100 outstanding offensive and defensive Shorin Ryu sparring techniques. Many of these techniques are required for promotion to higher Shorin Ryu belt ranks. In an easy-to-follow presentation, Master Gillespie demonstrates footwork, faking, evasive movements, hand and foot combinations, perfecting and scoring defensively, aggressive offensive techniques, training drills, sparring matches, and much more. If you want to greatly improve your sparring abilities, then this valuable tape is for you. It will give you the winning edge when you’re in the ring.

(approx. 45 mins)

 

06.   Shorin Ryu Self-Defense:

In this final video of the Shorin Ryu series, Master Toshiaki Gillespie teaches you over 125 lifesaving Shorin Ryu self-defense techniques. Many of these techniques are required for promotion to Shorin Ryu belt ranks. In an easy-to-follow presentation, Master Gillespie shows you how to stop any type of assault, including defense against one or two attackers, defending from the ground and from a seated position, how to disarm knife, club, and gun wielding attackers, important pointers on fight strategy, joint locking techniques, executing your blocks, punches, and kicks with devastating speed and power, and much more.

(approx. 41 mins)

 

 

 

 

 



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