VIDEOS — KATAS, CLIPS & MORE...
This archive includes footage of Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō, Onaga Michiko Kanchō and other Shinjinbukan members:
NHK 2007 — Treasures of Japan — Okinawa's Legendary Martial Arts
Makiwara Demonstration — Onaga Michiko Sensei & Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō
Naifuanchi Sho Dan — Onaga Michiko Sensei
Documentary 2000 — Okinawa Karate — Shōrin Ryū, Gōjū Ryū & Uechi Ryū FOR SALE...
Passai — Performed by Onaga Michiko Sensei
Machiwara — Demonstrated by Onaga Michiko Sensei
Sagi Machiwara — Demonstrated by Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō
Okinawa Ti — Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō & Onaga Michiko Sensei
NHK 2007 — Treasures of Japan — Okinawa's Legendary Martial Arts
In 2007, NHK, the Japanese national broadcasting company, produced a documentary about the Shinjinbukan School in Okinawa, featuring Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō and his daughter and most senior student, Onaga Michiko Sensei. Hosted by Welshman C.W. Nicol and narrated in Japanese.
NHK — Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai, also known as the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, presents cultural and high quality programming, similar to Channel 13 in the U.S. or BBC in the United Kingdom.
The videos listed below were posted in YouTube courtesy of Jonathon Hallberg:
Makiwara Demonstration — Onaga Michiko Sensei demonstrates the use of makiwara, while her father, Onaga Kaichō explains the basic principles of Ti. Next, Onaga Michiko Sensei demonstrates her hand speed by cutting through paper using tsuki (hand strike). Narrated in Japanese. Time: 5:10 min.
Naifuanchi Sho Dan — Onaga Michiko Sensei demonstrates Naifuanchi Sho Dan (Naihanchi Sho Dan), one of the best known kata (form) in Okinawan Karate. Narrated in Japanese. Time: 1:55 min.
Documentary 2000 — Okinawa Karate — Shōrin Ryū, Gōjū Ryū & Uechi Ryū
This documentary filmed in Okinawa in 2000 is a historical presentation of the three original Okinawan Karate styles by: Onaga Yoshimitsu (Shōrin Ryū), Senaha Shigetoshi (Gōjū Ryū), Shinjo Kyohide (Uechi Ryū) & others. This two-Volume collection is available on DVD & VHS. Volume 1, Time: 56 minutes. Volume 2, Time: 55 minutes. Buy Now
A selection of video clips from the documentary is presented below:
Promotional Video #1 — Produced for advertising, narrated in Japanese. Filmed in Okinawa, 2000. Time: 1:49 min.
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Promotional Video #2 — Produced for advertising, narrated in Japanese. Filmed in Okinawa, 2000. Time: 1:22 min.
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Passai — Onaga Michiko Sensei performs Passai Dai, one of the best known kata (form) in Okinawan Karate. In the Shinjinbukan School Passai Dai is referred only as Passai. Time: 1:55 min.
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Machiwara — Onaga Michiko Sensei demonstrates the use of machiwara or makiwara (punching board). This tool originated hundreds of years ago from Okinawa Ti. This ancient tradition has been preserved and further developed at the Shinjinbukan School. Time: 35 secs.
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Sagi Machiwara — Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō demonstrates the basic use of sagi machiwara or sagi makiwara (a hanging makiwara). This tool originated hundreds of years ago from Okinawa Ti. Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō explains basic concepts about sagi machiwara, which he developed at the Shinjinbukan School. Time: 1:26 min.
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Okinawa Ti — Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō speaks about the philosophy of Ti, the ancient Okinawan Martial Art, which preceded modern Karate. Its depth goes beyond Shōrin Ryū or other Karate styles. Next, Onaga Michiko Sensei demonstrates her hand speed by cutting through paper using closed fists. It is Amazing!!! Time: 1:21 min.
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VOLUME 1
Time: 56 minutes
DVD: $29.95 + shipping/tax
VHS: $19.95 + shipping/tax
VOLUME 2
Time: 55 minutes
DVD: $29.95 + shipping/tax
VHS: $19.95 + shipping/tax
DVD Set / Vol 1 + Vol 2: $59.90 + shipping/tax
VHS Set / Vol 1 + Vol 2: $39.90 + shipping/tax
Filmed in Okinawa, available with English subtitles. Buy Now
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