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The Shotokan Legacy, what has it left us
today? This 4 DVD set traces
the development of the art
from Funakoshi’s early days,
through to the art’s golden era
of the 1980s.
Dealing mainly with the British
history, and featuring many UK
Shotokan pioneers, the DVDs
endeavour to show how the art
has changed. Although change
is inevitable, some changes
have had a profoundly negative
effect, turning this once strong
and dignified art into a sport.
Although there are still a few
Shotokan organizations that
adhere to the traditional ‘way’-
they are few and far between.
This programme does not set out
to be detailed history of Shotokan's
development, it try's to show the
differences between those early
days and where the art is currently.
For those who would like a highly
detailed account of the art's history
and worldwide development, we recommend
Harry Cook's brilliant book, "Shotokan - A Precise History."
We have used old cine film and
photographs, digitally enhanced, some
of the photos are of people who have
never received the recognition they
deserved. Now, most senior
Shotokan instructors are well known,
heading large organizations. However,
there are many who worked hard in
those early days, but their reward
has been the love of Shotokan.
The four DVD set is available in
any national television format.
Please make sure you order the
correct television format (PAL for most of the world - NTSC for the Americas and Japan)If in doubt please e-mail us and we will advise you.
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