BUSHIDO-KAI'S KATA COMPARISON SERIES
There are several videos on the market that show the sequence of a kata, some give basic applications, as well. This is the only series of DVDs, however, that also compares and contrasts kata of similar movements, names, or families. Your in-depth study of karate will be enhanced and your repertoire of applications enriched by this comparative study.
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The Lost CHANNAN Kata
(with Dr. Elmar Schmeisser)
You will witness the hidden roots of the Heian/Pinan Kata taught, analyzed, and compared with the Heian kata using plenty of unusual applications.
THESE KATA WERE THOUGHT TO BE LOST TO ANTIQUITY!
A completely unique set of videos that you will find nowhere else.
2 DVDs (2 hours, 50 min.)
K-43, $89.00
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LOOK FOR THE BOOK Channan, The Heart of the Heians BY DR. ELMAR SCHMEISSER, AVAILABLE THROUGH "KARATE: THE JAPANESE WAY" WEBSITE.
DVD CONTENTS:
VOLUME ONE
• Introduction & History
• Channan-dai Performed
• Channan-sho Performed
• Walking through the Kata
• Double Backfist Block
• Yoko Geri, Shuto (side kick, knifehand)
• Shuto, Fork-hand, Turn
• Review of the Kata
• Hooking Shuto Series
• Down Block, Inside Block, etc.
• Down Block, Lateral Shuto Series
• Punch to Leg Scoop
• Elbow Blocks, Front Kicks
• Spin to Rear Elbow Strike
• Walk through the Kata Again
VOLUME TWO
• Introduction
• Channan-sho Sequence
• Low Reverse Front Stances
• X-block to Wedge Block
• Kick, Double Punch
• Review Kata Sequence
• Rolling Backfist


