DVDs available in the UK

November 2005

The new kata DVDs are now available in the UK. These long-anticipated DVDs show the definitive performance of all GKR katas up to Hangetsu, which will be enough to take you to 1st dan black belt.

There are currently 4 DVDs in the set.


The first one is Basics, and it covers strikes, blocks, kicks and stances. It's narrated by Kancho and demonstrated by Sensei Gavin Samin.

The remaining thre DVDs each contain 3 kata on each, and run for about 1 hour each.

Number 1 - 1st and 2nd kata, and Saifa

Number 2 - Bassai Dai, Seiunchin, and Empi

Number 3 - Sanseryu, Sepai, and Hangetsu

In addition to performance tips, the three kata DVDs also give bunkai explanation showing some of the real-world applications of the moves.

They cost £14.50 ($29.50) each.

You can find reviews of the DVDs here