Nine Concepts for Self Defense DVD by Ben Otake Minoru Inaba Waist and Hip Joints

Waist and Hip Joints

All matches feature commentary by Master Sakurai

Hirokazu Kanazawa presents a fresh perspective on Kata practice within Shotokan Karate

Chapter 15: Controlling the weight of the trunk

Otake taught the Gosoku Ryu system (IKA) in Puerto Rico from 1967 to 1972

Nine Concepts for Self Defense DVD by Ben Otake Minoru Inaba Waist and Hip JointsThe Nine Concepts of Self Defense, developed by Ben Otake, are the necessary elements designed to turn any defensive position into an offensive one. Each concept explores common categories of attacks and offers the responses that not only stop the attack from continuing but actually reverse the momentum in favor of the defender. Each concept is simple to learn and apply. While training with these nine elements it is essential to practice them until