Okinawan Karate - Traditions, History & Customs

Okinawan Karate Traditions, History & Customs presented by veteran Sensei Nick Flores gives a complete explanation of the etiquette of the dojo or martial arts training hall, the use of karate’s specialized training equipment known as hojo undo, including the machiwara (makiwara) an explanation of karate’s unique kobudo weapons and how Okinawan farmers used them to defend themselves and finally empty hand training methods and the use of pressure points and kata. A very enlightening DVD on how karate is actually practiced in the land of its birth.