Jundokan Reference Materials (DVDs, Books)

I have information for ordering reference material from Jundokan. While the jundokan.jp website has become closed, Glenn san has made certain items available through OkinawaDirect.com (http://www.okinawadirect.com).

We've been working quite a bit on bunkai in class these past couple of months, and many of you have heard Tony and I discuss the DVD. It's available on OkinawaDirect.com. All of the four Jundokan DVDs available are good, and valuable to your training. But, if you're trying to conserve funds and want to purchase just one at a time, then the one that relates closest to our current training is "Jundokan DVD Part II," which covers kata and kihon bunkai for Saifa, Shisochin and Sanseiru. It costs $41.

If you want to build a larger library, then Jundokan DVD Part I is good, covering Sanchin, Gekisai I and Gekisai II. If you want a book, then I'd recommend Okinawa-den Goju Ryu, which was written by Eiichi Miyazato Sensei and only a few years ago translated to English. It's esoteric, and more of a benefit for those at the black belt level, so keep that in mind. If you want something really, really exciting, then try Taira Sensei's eBook "Gekisai I & II Bunkai," which, while advanced, has plenty that you can work on and benefit from in the dojo now!

Of course, none of these materials are required, and I don't get a cut or any have any financial interest whatsoever. Folks ask me about this type of information, so from time-to-time I try to pass along good opportunities. I recommend Jundokan DVD Part II as a starting point. Please feel free to ask questions.

Kind regards, Chris