The Karate of Chotoku Kyan (2004)

Synopsis: Seibukan Karate was developed by the slight but powerful master, Chotoku Kyan, who became legendary for his fast, ferocious style of fighting. Zenpo Shimabukuro, the author of this tutorial,... Seibukan Karate was developed by the slight but powerful master, Chotoku Kyan, who became legendary for his fast, ferocious style of fighting. Zenpo Shimabukuro, the author of this tutorial, learned Seibukan from his father, who himself perfected the style by working with Kyan Sensei himself. This traditional, kata-based form is, according to its creator, "seventy percent perspiration and thirty percent inspiration," and it retains complete combat effectiveness. The instruction covers the history of the Seibukan, The kata of Chotohu Kyan; Passai, Chinto, Kusanku, Seisan, Anaku, Wanshu, Gojushiho, Wanchin. [More]

Starring: Morio Higaonna

Starring: Morio Higaonna

Director: Paul Moser

Director: Paul Moser

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