Okinawa Island of Karate

By Grandmaster George Alexander 10. Dan

This informative video traces the complete history of Okinawa Karate, and includes information and facts about Karate that have never before been relased on video and not in the book "Okinawa Island of Karate".

This video explains the customs, philosophy and evolution of Karate, and features, rare never before seen footage of the Masters: 
- Eizo Shimabuku
- Tode Sakugawa
- Sokon Matsumura
- Hohan Sokon
- Chotoku Kiyan
- Chosen Chibana
- Anko Itosu
- Gichin FunaKO'shi
- Choki Motobu
- Kenwa Mabuni
- Shugoro Nakazato
- Choi Hong Hi
- Kanryu Higashionna
- Chojun Miyagi
- Kanbun Uechi
- Kanei Uechi
- Choki Motobu
- Yasuhiro Konishi
- Shinfo Matayoshi
- Seikichi Odo
and others!

This video explains Okinawa's Kobudo weapons, takes a tour of Okinawa's Budokan Museum showing artifacts from Karate's history:
Chojun Miyagi's gi and belt, Funakoshi's Sai, Hanko Stamps and certificates, Shinken Taira's Red Belt, Chosen Chibana's calligraphy, and much more!

Language: English
Running Time: 110 Minutes