Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate

Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate Do is one of the most popular styles of karate in the world today. This fabulous color film shot, in 1965 by Sensei Chotoku Omine in Naha, Okinawa, shows the style's founder, Master Shoshin Nagamine, Chotoku Omine, Jokei Kushi,Shinyei Kyan, Takayoshi Nagamine and many others. The many katas of this style are performed in full power, as well as kobudo katas; Kyan no Sai, Shirataro no Kon, and more. The unique ippon kumite (sparring sets), conditioning exercises and breaking techniques complete this presentation to reveal the essence and beauty of this style like never before.