"Actor: Chris Rowen"

• Kata Sanchin - Unification Of Mind, Body And Spirit | DVD | (24/07/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Sanchin which literally means 'three battles' or 'conflicts' can be described as the unification of the mind (Kokoro) body (Karada) and spirit (Seishin). Considered by many as the oldest extant martial arts kata or form its growth and influence has spread throughout the world most notably across India China Japan and Okinawa. This is the first time that a DVD and accompanying book has been dedicated solely to Kata Sanchin. Contents include the basics of the form the kata its

• Cross Training In The Martial Arts 2 - The Anatomy Of Hand Strikes | DVD | (24/07/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  This exciting and unique documentary features footage never seen before from such martial arts/self defence luminaries as Geoff Thompson Rick Young Chris Rowen Iain Abernethy Alan Gibson Mo Teague Mick Coup Russell Stutely and Matty Evans as well as vintage extracts from self-protection maestro Peter Consterdine.

• Chris Rowen - Kata Tensho | DVD | (24/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Tensho which literally means 'turning hands' is one of the two main forms of the Goju school of karate-do. This DVD covers 500 years of the history of this form and the applications hidden deep within this extensive kata. Kata Tensho is a must for all martial artists and karateka looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of this beautiful yet extremely deadly form. Shihan Chris Rowen has a karate lineage which can be traced back to the 15th century.

• The Masters Seminar - Shihan Chris Rowen - Cross Training For All Styles | DVD | (01/01/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This DVD records Shihan Chris Rowen teaching at the Summersdale Master's Seminar in August 2005. This landmark seminar saw some of the UK's leading martial artists - from a variety of differing arts and styles - teach together for the very first time. Chris extols the virtues of Cross Training and demonstrates techniques suitable for martial artists of all disciplines.

• Chris Rowen - The Seminars - Vol. 1 | DVD | (01/01/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This is the first in a series of DVDs featuring the seminars of shihan Chris Rowen sixth dan (student of Hanshi Yamaguchi Gogen tenth dan and chief instructor at the Bunbukan Institute of Classical Japanese Budo Culture). This very popular and well attended seminar features Shihan's seminar at the first 'Yin & Yang of Karate' - January 2005. As the first seminar it consists of a brief introduction to subjects that will be covered in more depth throughout the series. The DVD includes principles of Ma-maai blocks (Uke) and open hand techniques (Kaishu-waza). Also discussed are hooking principles striking grabbing pulling redirecting partner work and much more.

• Chris Rowen - The Seminars - Vol. 2 | DVD | (01/01/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This is the second in a series of DVDs featuring the seminars of shihan Chris Rowen sixth dan (student of Hanshi Yamaguchi Gogen tenth dan and chief instructor at the Bunbukan Institute of Classical Japanese Budo Culture). This very popular and well-attended seminar follows on from the highly successful first on The Yin and Yang of Karate. In a clear and accessible style Shihan Chris Rowen demonstrates the principles and application of Heishu (closed hand techniques) such as Uraken (basic fist strike) and Furui Uchi (whipping strike) and gives a brief overview of Kata Sanchin. Also included is an introduction to subjects that will be covered in more depth throughout the series.