5 DVD Set Chinese Goju Karate Fighting, Weapons, Grappling, Kata - Empire Books
Unlock the secrets of Chinese Goju Karate with legendary martial artist Ron Van Clief in this comprehensive 5-DVD set. As a 10th-degree red belt, Master Van Clief shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, gained from competing in over 900 tournaments, earning 10 U.S. championships, and winning five world titles. His impressive credentials are further solidified by his participation in the "Ultimate Fighting Championship 4" at the age of 51.
This extensive DVD series is a treasure trove of advanced Goju techniques, weapons, grappling, and kata. Master Van Clief takes you on a journey, guiding you through the intricacies of this ancient martial art. Volume 1 sets the foundation, covering essential warm-up exercises, basic stances, strikes, and kicks, as well as introducing the iron-elbow kata and the Black Dragon blocking system.
Volume 2 delves deeper, exploring stretching techniques, hand and kicking combinations, target strikes, and the elegant Golden Swan Kata. You'll also discover the secrets of Ninja Aiki Kata, Ten Chu Kata, and advanced one-step sparring. The DVD continues to build upon the fundamentals, incorporating self-defense techniques and aikijutsu principles.
In Volume 3, Master Van Clief focuses on boxing fundamentals, demonstrating various punches, training aid strikes, and boxing defenses. You'll learn counter-punching footwork, free-form training, and the majestic Tensho kata, along with aikijutsu techniques. Volume 4 takes you to the next level, introducing Sanchin Kata with the Sai, advanced kicking combinations, knee strikes, knife defense, and kickboxing techniques.
The final installment, Volume 5, culminates with the powerful Black Dragon Kata, free-form and two-man self-defense, as well as women's self-defense techniques. Grappling, choking techniques, and a review of basic blocking defenses round out this comprehensive series. With over 290 minutes of expert instruction, this 5-DVD set is an invaluable resource for martial artists seeking to elevate their skills and understanding of Chinese Goju Karate. Under the guidance of the esteemed Master Ron Van Clief, you'll unlock new dimensions of martial prowess and transform your training.
This extensive DVD series is a treasure trove of advanced Goju techniques, weapons, grappling, and kata. Master Van Clief takes you on a journey, guiding you through the intricacies of this ancient martial art. Volume 1 sets the foundation, covering essential warm-up exercises, basic stances, strikes, and kicks, as well as introducing the iron-elbow kata and the Black Dragon blocking system.
Volume 2 delves deeper, exploring stretching techniques, hand and kicking combinations, target strikes, and the elegant Golden Swan Kata. You'll also discover the secrets of Ninja Aiki Kata, Ten Chu Kata, and advanced one-step sparring. The DVD continues to build upon the fundamentals, incorporating self-defense techniques and aikijutsu principles.
In Volume 3, Master Van Clief focuses on boxing fundamentals, demonstrating various punches, training aid strikes, and boxing defenses. You'll learn counter-punching footwork, free-form training, and the majestic Tensho kata, along with aikijutsu techniques. Volume 4 takes you to the next level, introducing Sanchin Kata with the Sai, advanced kicking combinations, knee strikes, knife defense, and kickboxing techniques.
The final installment, Volume 5, culminates with the powerful Black Dragon Kata, free-form and two-man self-defense, as well as women's self-defense techniques. Grappling, choking techniques, and a review of basic blocking defenses round out this comprehensive series. With over 290 minutes of expert instruction, this 5-DVD set is an invaluable resource for martial artists seeking to elevate their skills and understanding of Chinese Goju Karate. Under the guidance of the esteemed Master Ron Van Clief, you'll unlock new dimensions of martial prowess and transform your training.