The Cat - Gogen Yamaguchi, 10th Dan
The Cat Gogen Yamaguchi This historic video is a documentary on Gogen Yamaguchi, Hanshi 10th Dan and founder of Japanese Goju Ryu Karate and the rise of the Goju Kai. It includes a biography of Yamaguchi Sensei detailing his life in Karate Do, an instructional portion featuring the kicking, punching and blocking techniques of Japanese Goju.  A demonstration of the Goju Kata Sanchin, Tensho, Saifa, Sanseiryu, Shisochin, Seienchin, Seisan, Seipai, Kururunfa and Suparenpei. It also includes rare historic footage of Yamaguichi Sensei’s training camp which includes his outdoor training, breaking techniques, kata and kumite. The tape contains Yamaguichi sensei’s famous Seishin Renshu "spirit training" and waterfall meditation on Mt. Karuma in Japan. The video concludes with Yamaguichi Sensei’s funeral ceremony and a special demonstration of the Goju Kai Hakutsuru or White Crane Kata demonstrated by Goshi Yamaguichi, Yamaguichi Sensei’s youngest son. This documentary style video is a piece of history and a must for the serious martial arts collector. 60 min.