Wado-Ryu Karate

Sensei Otto Johnson 7th Degree Black Belt fully explains the lightning fast techniques of Wado-Ryu Karate on this exciting and unique video series. At 6' 8" tall and 280lbs. what Sensei Johnson says is law! He was the International Wado-Ryu Karate Champion in 1979 at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. He studied Wado-Ryu under Master Osaka, a direct disciple of Master Hironori Otsuka, the founder of Wado-Ryu. Sensei Johnson is the founder of the American Wado-Ryu Karate Association. Additionally, he earned his Ph.D. degree from the University of Utah and is a licensed social worker in the City of Los Angeles, California.

Volume 1 - (Item# YVS-66) Basics, Combinations, Kata Kihon 1-3, Pinan 1-5, with Dynamic Self-Defense Applications.

Volume 2 - (Item# YVS-67) Kumite - Lightning fast sparring techniques, punching and kicking attacks, sweeps, etc.

Volumes 1 &2 - (Item# YVS-68) Complete Set

Sports Psychology, Karate, and Zen

Sensei Otto Johnson, Ph.D. 7th Degree Black Belt International Wado-Ryu Karate Champion shows you how to be a winner with Sports Psychology, Karate & Zen! He fully explains the psychological theories of B.F. Skinner, Abraham Maslow, sports psyching, the visualization techniques of champions like Mike Stone, Chuck Norris and Joe Lewis and martial artists like Fumio Demura and Bruce Lee. He further explains Miyamoto Musashi's (Japan greatest swordsman) theory of Geido and Musashi's zen koan (riddle) "How does one become a master of many arts?" as well as the Japanese way of Makoto - living right! and self-control. He explains meditation theory and how to develop "Core Essence of Fighting Spirit by Loading the Cannon". Setting the trigger and exploding and how to develop the fighting spirit of a tiger. When the tiger walks in the jungle his enemies tremble in fear. And finally the paradigm of how the physical must be spring loaded from the spiritual well! A truly one of a kind video that explores the psychology of the Martial arts and Zen.

Item# YVS-69

Best of Wado Ryu Karate

The Best of Wado Ryu Karate features Hironori Otsuka, the founder, and Jiro Otsuka performing Kumite Waza, the much sought after Two-Man Fighting Kata of Wado Ryu. Included are defenses against empty hand, sword and knife attacks. The history of "Wado Ryu Jujitsu Kenpo" one of Japan's major karate styles is explained and how Otsuka sensei, a man ahead of his time, combined the teachings of Shinto Yoshin Ryu Jujitsu and karate into one system. This is high quality footage professionally shot in Japan. Also featured is a demonstration by Tatsuo Suzuki, one of Japan's top Wado Ryu masters plus excerpts from the All Japan Wado Ryu Karate Tournament. According to director and martial arts historian Damien Chambers, Kyoto, Japan--"This is the best footage of Otsuka Sensei I have ever seen. Four Stars!" A one-of-a kind video! 60 minutes.

Item# YVS-196

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Starring Lorenzo Lamas and the rapper Mystical. This video will be available in July at Blockbuster and through:

Yamazato Video Productions
180 Yellow Jacket Dr.
Reliance, TN 37369

TEL (423)338-4972
FAX (423)338-5651
1-888-299-YAMA (1-888-299-9262)
www.yamazato-videos.com

Featuring such martial artists as Fumio Demura, George Alexander, Tak Kubota, Pat Johnson, Joe Lewis, Steve Sanders, Bob Wall, Ron Marchini, Louis Delgado, Otto Johnson, and many others. It is due to be released on July 12, 2003, and may be obtained by calling 1-888-299-9262.

Available through Black and Blue Productions ($34.95)
1-800-711-9403