DVDs by Shihan Chris Rowen

Shihan Chris Rowen, sixth dan, has a karate lineage which can be traced directly back to the fifteenth century. He has the honour and privilege of being one of the few westerners to be awarded a teaching certificate directly from the late legendary Grandmaster Yamaguchi Gogen, tenth dan in Goju­Ryu karate-do, having spent years studying at the Hombu Dojo in Japan. His studies led him to Okinawa where he studied Kobudo under the late master Akamine Etsuke and he is now in his fourth decade of martial arts training and teaching.

Shihan Rowen is the chief instructor of the Bunbukan Institute of Classical Japanese Budo Culture, which has branches around the world including England, Mauritius, France, Germany, Wales and America.

A highly regarded and sought-after instructor, Shihan Rowen is also a columnist whose work has featured in both the national and international press, and he has acted as a consultant on television, film and radio.

Kata Tensho

Tensho, which literally means 'turning hands' is one of the two main forms of the Goju school of karate-do. This DVD covers 500 years of the history of this form and the applications hidden deep within this extensive kata. Kata Tensho is a must for all martial artists and karateka looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of this beautiful yet extremely deadly form. Shihan Chris Rowen has a karate lineage which can be traced back to the 15th century.

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The Seminars: Volume 1

This is the first in a series of DVDs recording the seminars of Shihan Chris Rowen, 6th Dan: Student of Hanshi Yamaguchi Gogen 10th Dan, chief instructor at Bunbukan 'Institute of Classical Japanese Budo Culture'. This very popular and well attended seminar features Shihan's seminar at the first 'Yin and Yang of Karate' - January 2005. As the first seminar, it consists of a brief introduction to subjects that will be covered in depth throughout the series. The DVD includes principles of (Ma-maai), blocks (Uke) and open hand techniques (Kaishu-waza). Also discussed are hooking principles, striking, grabbing pulling, redirecting, partner work and much more. This DVD also includes instruction and demonstration of Tensho Kata.

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The Seminars: Volume 2

The second in a series of seminar DVDs featuring Shihan Chris Rowen, 6th Dan, student of Hanshi Yamaguchi Gogen, tenth dan. This DVD follows on from the highly successful first DVD from the Yin and Yang of Karate seminars that Chris taught at along with sensei Iain Abernethy. In a clear and accessible style, Shihan Chris rowen demonstrates the principles and applications of Heishu (closed-hand techniques), such as Uraken (basic fist strike) and Furui Uchi (whipping strike) and gives a brief overview of Kata Sanchin

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Note: This DVD is not currently available in NTSC (format for USA & Canada)