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Post by vitruvius on Oct 8, 2012 1:02:54 GMT
Hi folks, So as I look to make my next DVD purchase I can't ignore the handsome set that Master Okazaki has assembled: www.em3video.com/MasterClassDVDs.htmlHas anyone purchased this set? Is this just basic techniques and kata shown or is there actual instruction and tips on executing the basics and performing kata. ' At that price, I'd only be willing to jump on it if it was above and beyond the typical instructional DVD. Is it worth it? I appreciate any feedback! P.S. I just recently bought "Perfection of Character" by Okazaki and it's a great book full of great insights into the mind of a master and what karate is all about. A review will follow shortly!
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Post by Paul Bedard on Oct 8, 2012 20:01:17 GMT
Hi Tim I`m going to stick my neck out here & try to answer your question in a truthful manner. By reading your questions, I don`t think that this DVD set is what you are looking for. Having said that, this set is to me a valuable addition to my collection & a treasure to own. Being a dedicated ISKF member of which Master Okazaki is the head of and of course having trained & graded under him numerous times to me this is a `must have`. However if you are looking for an instructional video, then this might not be the best choice. It is more demonstration of basic techniques & combinations, also of course some kata, but not really a comprehensive instructional resource. What this set shows, in my opinion is that karate can be performed by anyone regardless of their physical capabilities, or age for that matter. What is shown here are typical karate classes being done with average students, not some shining superstars, that can give you false hope of what you can accomplish. Even thought that I would recommend this DVD set to anyone associated past or present with Master Okazaki, it is not, nor I believe meant to be a thorough instructional video. More of a presentation/demonstration type set. I hope that this gives you the info that you are looking for. As for myself, I`m taking mine with me when I attend the seminar being held in a week & a half & am going to ask Master Okazaki to autograph my set for me, to add to the collection of material that I have. Also I should add, that I also find great value in my copy of `Perfection of Character` & have Master Okazaki`s autograph on my book..
Osu Paul B
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Post by vitruvius on Oct 13, 2012 3:22:29 GMT
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the advice! That's what I figured, and perhaps I'll get a copy down the road.
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Post by Paul Bedard on Oct 23, 2012 3:39:05 GMT
Just got home from training with Master Okazaki over the weekend & he was kind enough to autograph my copy of the DVD set & also his chapter in Master Yaguchi`s book `Mind & Body Like Bullet`
Osu
Paul B
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