List Of Available Wado literature:
These two books by Sensei Ohgami are a must for any Wado practitioner.Introduction to Karate Provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of our style. The Dachi (Stances),Keriwaza (Kicking Techniques). Ukewaza (Blocking Techniques). It also covers Ohyo and Kihon Kumite.
This takes you in detail through each of the nine 'Official' Kata of Wado Ryu:
Karate Katas of Wadoryu - Shingo Ohgami
Dynamic Kicking Method - Masa Shiomitsu
The Bible for any Wado practitioner. A detailed explanation of Wado Ryu Karate by the Founder Hironori Ohtsuka.
Wado Ryu Karate - Hironori Ohtsuka
Karate Jutsu: The Original Teachings of Gichin Funakoshi
The Last Samurai- The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori
An abridged edition of the most influential samurai treatise completed in 1716. Comprised of short anecdotes and reflections, the theme running through the work is simple: only a Samurai prepared for death at any moment can devote himself utterly to his Lord.
This volume seeks to familiarize healing practitioners and martial artists with basic concepts of the human body, as defined by both Western and Eastern medical traditions. Overviews of philosophical and conceptual underpinning are followed by detailed charts and diagrams of the body's internal systems, as seen by both traditions. Applications are introduced as well, including 20 essential self-massage and revival techniques, and a detailed analysis of the principles of pressure-point fighting as practised in traditional Asian martial arts. There is a comprehensive list of Oriental pressure points and meridians in English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean, cross-referenced to nerves, blood vessels and other anatomical landmarks
Essential Anatomy for Martial and Healing Arts
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Available Wado Videos
Wado's Ohtsuka
Wado Ryu Karate Vol 1 - The Way of Peace and Harmony
Japanese Masters Of Karate
- Features interviews and footage of Ohtsuka Sensei, Shiomitsu Sensei and Interesting comparisons with leading Martial artists from Shotokan, Goju Ryu etc.
Advanced Wado Ryu - Purple to Brown belt
WADO DVD's
Wado Ryu Karate's Hirinori Otsuka
(REGION 1) (NTSC)