Sensei Frank Brennan's Shotokan Karate Series

In the Shotokan Karate Guide Series of DVDs, Sensei Frank Brennan will show, in detail, many of the training methods which have brought him success. The DVDs have been carefully designed in an easy to follow format consisting of KIHON (fundamental techniques), KATA (set forms) and KUMITE (sparring). All movements are performed both slow and fast in order to aid observation. The Frank Brennan Guide Series should prove invaluable to all students in their progress through Shotokan Karate. This series of DVD guides featuring Sensei Frank Brennan are full of excellent detailed explanations, both verbally and visually. This is an outstanding aid to your Karate development.

The Beginners Guide to Shotokan Karate

Kihon: Fundamental techniques.

Kata: Kihon Kata, Heian Shodan & Heian Nidan.

Kumite: Gohon Kumite (five step sparring).

The Intermediate Guide to Shotokan Karate

Kihon: Fundamental techniques.

Kata: Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan & Tekki Shodan.

Kumite: Ippon Kumite (one step sparring).

The Brown Belt Guide to Shotokan Karate

Kihon: Advanced techniques.

Kata: Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Enpi, Jion & Hangetsu.

Kumite: Jiyu-ippon Kumite (semi freestyle sparring).

The Black Belt Guide to Shotokan Karate

Kihon: Advanced techniques.

Kata: Bassai Dai, Kanku Sho, Tekki Nidan, Jitte & Niju-Shiho.

Kumite: Kaisho Ippon Kumite (semi freestyle sparring).

1990 J.K.A. World Shotokan Karate Championships

Watch Great Britain's momentous victory over Japan in the Team Kumite Final.

Frank Brennan Karate Highlights

This is Karate at its best. Exclusive competition action from

Frank's long career at the top.

KUGB National Karate Championships

Any year available from 1995 onwards.

Karate Championship Highlights

A selection of carefully edited highlights with action taken from many world, european and british championships. Volume 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Matt Price Interactive Karate CD-Rom 1 Beginner

The CD gives you the most comprehensive coverage of training to take you to another level. Easy to use - go directly to the technique you wish to study, just point and click. Each technique can be viewed from different angles and at different speeds. The latest frame-by-frame control of video allows closer inspection of Matt's every move. PC format only. 800mhz or above processor required. Running time approximately 60 mins.

All karate and kumite practiced by the Japan Karate Association.

'Each chapter consists mainly of photographs of an instructor executing a certain type of technique....' - Choice.

Each volume 144 pages, 150 x 244 diagrams, drawings and numerous photographs.

Dynamic Karate by Masatoshi Nakayama

By the chief instructor of the Japan Karate Federation, the most authoritative handbook for the perfection of Karate technique.

'Detailed....the fundamentals plus the fine points.' - Journal of Physical Education.

Paperback 308 pages, 182 x 257mm, 1000 b/w photos.

The Ah So! Stories by Malcolm Phipps

Malcolm Phipps is a 7th Dan in Shotokan Karate and an author of many books. This is a compilation of short stories aimed at children and is highly recommended.

Karate Master Mitsusuke Harada by Dr Clive Layton

One of the last disciples of the legendary masters - Gichin Funakoshi and Shigeru Egami reveals his lifelong search for the way of the empty hand.

The Shotokan Karate Dictionary by Schlatt

Compendium in which to look up the Japanese terminology used in the

art of Karate-do. The main purpose of this dictionary is to define the terms used in the Karate style Shotokan.

Karate-Do My Way of Life by Gichin Funakoshi

The autobiography of the man who made karate an international martial art, in which he recalls his own teachers and if his efforts to define and spread knowledge about karate without compromising its spirit.

Paperback 144 pages, 110 x 182mm, 7 b/w photos.

Karate-Do Nyumon by Gichin Funakoshi

The classic introduction to karate, teaching both the physical training and the mental philosophy necessary for karate mastery, as well as the complete history of karate. Nearly 100 step-by-step photos.

Paperback 120 pages, 182 x 257mm, 100 b/w photos.

Karate-Do Kyohan The Master Text by Gichin Funakoshi

In the tradition of oral instruction of karate technique and character development, the 'father of modern karate' explains formal karate exercises in complete detail.

Hardback 268 pages, 182 x 257mm, 1245 photos.

Karate Jutsu The Original Teachings of Master Funakoshi

In Karate Jutsu, Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of modern karate, sets out the philosophy and forms that he would practice and refine for the rest of his life.

Hardcover 192 pages, 182 x 257mm.

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