Shorin Ryu Karate - DVD Home Study Course

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Product Feature

• Complete Home Study Course
• Includes Karate Federation Membership
• Obtain Certified Belt Ranks via Video testing

Product Description

This is the first complete home study course in Matsumura Shorin- Ryu Karate. You can now learn the art and earn authentic rank promotions from White through 1st Degree Black Belt, sanctioned by the Kobukan Karate Federation, via video testing. This DVD course is easy to follow, and provides instruction in narration speed, regular speed, and reverse angle. Techniques are shown with and without a partner to make the information easily retainable. This a special course where the requirements for rank are modified to make home study easier. The course contains 3 DVDs, a Student Manual, a self-defense technique reference guide, and full membership into the Kobukan Karate Federation (including membership patch and ID card). DVD breakdown. Volume I - 50 Basic Techniques (Stances, Punches, Blocks, Strikes, Kicks), Kihon Kata 1-6, Fukyu Kata 1 Volume II - 50 Advanced Techniques (Stances, Punches, Blocks, Strikes, Kicks) Fukyu Kata Nidan, Naihanchi Kata Shodan, Naihanchi Kata Nidan Volume III - Naihanchi Kata Sandan, Pinan Kata Shodan and Nidan Volume IV - Pinan Kata Yondan, Wansu Kata, Ananku Kata Volume V - 40 Complete Self -Defense Techniques / Practical Applications (bunkai) taken directly from the Shorin-Ryu Kata listed above. Renshi Vellucci is a 6th degree black belt in Matsumura Shorin Ryu and Okinawan White Crane.

Shorin Ryu Karate - DVD Home Study Course Review

I studied karate several years ago, but had to give it up do to the demands of job, family, etc. I decided a few years ago to try to find a way to get back into it. Luckily, there are now several self study martial arts programs available. After looking at several and even trying another program, I contacted Renshi Vellucci about this program and gave it a try. I found the program was very well organized, and the DVD's were very well balanced between simplicity and completeness. (I've seen others that try to explain so many theories and applications that they become confusing and impractical, and others that simply teach you how to run through some kata, which is only helpful if you have another way to learn the applications.) Vellucci was also helpful with my training, and gave extremely thorough feedback. I recently earned my black belt after about two and a half years of training and hard work (could take more or less time for you, depending on whether you've had any previous martial arts experience, and how often you train). I've recently started attending (occasionally, schedule permitting) a local karate class with my two boys, and I can tell you that my skill and knowledge of karate, although a different style, is certainly at least comparable to the first degree black belts in the class, so I feel Vellucci's program has delivered exactly what I had hoped for. If you are considering this program, I have a few points of advice:
1) You will get from the program what you put into the program. This is a great way to learn karate on a flexible schedule, but if you treat it as a "short cut" then you're cheating yourself.
2) You don't need a partner for most of the day to day training, especially at first as you learn the basic techniques, but to really get the feel for the advanced applications you should find a training partner, even if he/she is not a martial arts student. Even at the advanced levels though, you can gain a lot by practicing alone to prepare well for occasional training sessions with a partner. (Many traditional students should do more of this, in fact.)
3) This course will not prepare you for a career in the UFC - it is not meant to. It will give you an excellent base of knowledge and skill on which you can continue building. I continue to practice all the material here regularly, and supplement this with occasional attendance at another school, but there are many ways you can build on the foundation you will gain with this program. Don't expect "black belt" to be a magical achievement that will turn you instantly into Jet Li, and you won't be disappointed.
4) If you start the program (or any self study martial arts) I highly recommend you get at least a heavy bag (free standing WaveMaster is a great option) and 3 or 4 full length mirrors you can lean against the wall (you can buy them for only a few dollars each at a local store, then easily store them in a closet when not in use.)

Good luck and enjoy the program!

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