1985 film of Shinsei practising the five Pinan and three Naihanchi kata. This at a time when we were winding down on a decade of research into our Okinawan roots and moving into Matsumura Seito. These   more...are our former versions, not the Matsumura seito forms.  less

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The Boomerang Village is an excellent choice for a quiet relaxing stay on Phuket island. The delightful   more...town of Kata and her restaurants are just a short stroll away. The Village has magnificent views of Kata. The staff are particularly friendly and will make every effort for you to have an enjoyable stay. Highly recommended.
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this dead eel washed up on the beach and it was pretty creepy.

I added bloopers and pictures to this one.

Phuket Thailand, a dreamland surrounded by sea
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Kanbun Uechi studied Pangai-noon (half-hard, half-soft) Kung Fu under Shushiwa, also known as Chou Tsu Ho, in the Fukien province of mainland China in the late 1800's and early 1900's. After 10 years   more...of study under Shushiwa, Kanbun Uechi opened his own school in the Nanching province. Two years later, Kanbun Uechi returned to Okinawa, resolved never to teach again because one of his Chinese students had killed a neighbor with an open-hand technique in a dispute over land irrigation. Kanbun Uechi, while working as a janitor was persuaded by Ryuyu Tomoyose, a coworker to teach again. He did this by getting Kanbun to show him ways of defending against different attacks. His confidence as a teacher restored, Kanbun Uechi with the help of Ryuyu Tomoyose opened a dojo to the public. His Okinawan students eventually renamed the system in 1940 to "Uechi Ryu", which translates as "Way of Uechi".

Kanbun Uechi's son, Kanei Uechi, taught the style at the Futenma City Dojo, Okinawa, and was considered the first Okinawan to sanction the teaching to foreigners. One of Kanei's senior students, Ryuko Tomoyose, taught a young American serviceman named, George Mattson, formerly of Boston and now residing in Florida, who authored several books on the subject and is largely responsible for popularizing the style in America. Uechi-ryu emphasizes toughness of the body with quick hand and foot strikes. Several of the more unique weapons of Uechi practitioners are the one-knuckle punch (shoken), spearhand (nukite), and the toe kick. Because of this emphasis on simplicity, stability, and a combination of linear and circular motions, the style is practical for self-defense. Uechi-ryu is principally based on the movements of animals, the Tiger, Dragon, and Crane. Of all styles of Karate, none are closer to the Chinese roots of the art; Uechi-ryu still strongly resembles Southern Chinese Kung Fu.

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Class practise of Okinawan karate kata (forms) Seisan, Wankan, Jutte, Wansu and Rohai during March 1985. This was the last time we practised these forms before embarking upon our quest to learn Matsumura   more...Seito (orthodox) karate.  less

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Located in the suggestive surroundings of Kata Beach, Phuket, the Boomerang Village Cottages hotel offers a warm welcoming as well as an   more...attentive service to all its guests, so as to make them enjoy a holiday full of emotions and experience unforgettable sights. Externally similar to mountain chalets, the newly built cottages are furnished in Thai style, offering a very congenial and relaxing ambience.
In Thailand's tropical archepelago of a thousand islands, Phuket is a green jewel inserted into a turquoise blue ocean with white sandy beaches and palms touching crystal clear waters.
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Just a video I made in Video Production class. Just a quick one, hope you enjoy.

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Ryu and his ninchucks move.

kata jitte eseguito da
Andrea Puddu e Manuel Zanon

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Practice makes perfect, kata orang sono. Latihan akan menjadikan sesuatu sempurna. GraPARI dan mitra BM Lhokseumawe melakukan latihan sepakbola rutin tiap selasa sore. Latihan bukan untuk menjadi atlet,   more...melainkan untuk memupuk kebersamaan dan memaksa diri untuk berolahraga. Allez..allez...allez..  less

This Jo Kata is as taught by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei and Tomio Otani in the late 1950’s / 60’s with some slight modifications by The Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido. Jo Kata by Mark Eastman and Brad   more...Beeden,,,,,Shinai by Derek and Mark Eastman.....Toe to Toe punching Mark Eastman and Brad Beeden.  less

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Located in the suggestive surroundings of Kata Beach, Phuket, the Boomerang Village Cottages hotel offers a warm welcoming as well as an   more...attentive service to all its guests, so as to make them enjoy a holiday full of emotions and experience unforgettable sights. Externally similar to mountain chalets, the newly built cottages are furnished in Thai style, offering a very congenial and relaxing ambience.
In Thailand's tropical archepelago of a thousand islands, Phuket is a green jewel inserted into a turquoise blue ocean with white sandy beaches and palms touching crystal clear waters.
The property boasts panoramic views of Kata Beach and is located approximately 80 metres above sea level,the beach is about 750 mt. away (5-10 minutes),being virtually dipped in the nature of a tropical garden.
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je kennet of je kennet niet, dus..

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Beauty Gems, the Thai leading jewelry brand, unveils the latest collection of the year with dazzling diamond collection in Gatsby style of “Return of the Great Gatsby by Beauty Gems” function amidst the   more...real Gatsby happening style which captured each and everyone in the ‘20s. Famous models and celebrities cruise the catwalk with exclusive jewelry fashion show in Musical Drama Show concept. The stimulating function takes place at the Ballroom of The Oriental Hotel.

Suriyon Sriorathaikul, Managing Director of Beauty Gems Group declared the objective of this event that “Beauty Gems has been organizing grand event annually to showcase the new collection as well as to thank both Thai and foreign clients who welcome us warmly at all time. The design and style of each year are different and always pursue the preference of diamond jewelry lovers. In addition, every collection has to portray the delicate skill of the Thai craftsmanship and present through the fashion show of vary concepts in order to capture and astonish the honorable guests and member of press.”

As for this year, the collection being presented is divided into 30 sets in the ‘20s Gatsby classic style, inclusive of brooch, earring, ring, necklace and tiara which are embellished with diamond, white gold, Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, etc.

The magical glittering charm of the sparkling diamond would transfer all invitees to the 1920 era where Gatsby style was highlighted. It personifies lady’s elegance and modishness with a hint of mystery within. The ambience of the Gatsby glory period is also elevated with the classic jazz music from renowned pianists and jazz band, aligning with the top quality voice of
Nantida Asavahem and Kata Kaljaruk while Puwanart Kunplin and Sasamon Sanguansin takes the responsibility as the MC of this event.

The special highlight of the event falls on the extravaganza fashion show that depicts the marvelous diamond collection, presented by hot models, i.e. “Tong” Pakaramai Portaranand, “Yo” Yosawadee Hassadeevijit, “Khem” Rujira Chueykue, “Tak” Bongkoch Kongmalai, “Jui” Varataya Nilkuha, “Joy” Rinlanee Sripen, and many more.


Adding the spices on the catwalk are the honorable models i.e.Varis Prathanrasnikorn, Aurayaporn Kanchanajaree, the two sisters; Pakkamol and Chuenchanok Siriwat, Yupapak Vajjarabhaya, Ms. Apichaya Choksirikulchai, Sikanya Sakdidej Bhanubhand, Dr Cathleen Kitothan, Ausana Mahagitsiri and Vilasinee Pornprasertthaworn. These over 30 models will present the precious diamond jewelry on catwalk under the concept of Musical Drama Show
that relocated all into the renowned fantasy musical movie, “Chicago”.

Be dazzle with the glittering shine of the precious jewelry at the last grand fashion show of its genre at “Return of the Great Gatsby by Beauty Gems” at the Ballroom, The Oriental Hotel on Tuesday 20 November 2007  less

A simple introductory exercise that introduces the principles of Shinseido. I sometimes introduce to my short one day courses. It provides an insight into the nature of moving within my system. The   more...effects are culmative. Practise once or twice everyday until ready to move on to the next exercise. Rock the lower aspect of the pelvic girdle forwards and stretch the spine vertically throughout, while maintaining naturalness and relaxation. Inhale and exhale for each of the four movements - large outwards circle; gathering up and pushing; taking hold and pulling; large inwards circle.  less

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In Thailand's tropical archepelago of a thousand islands, Phuket is a green jewel inserted into a turquoise blue ocean with white sandy beaches and palms touching crystal clear waters.
The property boasts panoramic views of Kata Beach and is located approximately 80 metres above sea level,the beach is about 750 mt. away (5-10 minutes),being virtually dipped in the nature of a tropical garden.
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kata eseguito da Nicola Moi-
Mauro Corongiu con Luca Matta
Nicola Moi con Massimo Piludu

kata Gojushiho-Dai eseguito da
Massimo Piludu e Luca Matta

This is the longest of the Shinseido kata (54 steps) and despite it's passivity, is a very functional and pragmatic form. Every movement has a specific self-defensive application that is totally peaceful   more...in nature, yet each of the techniquess has a sting in the tail if required. The form uses open soft hands exclusively - there are no punches, strikes or kicks, although they are implied. The primary lesson learned from this form is how to be positionally and spatially aware at all times, and especially in the event of a physical assault. The lessons learned in kata No.1 Shinzen, to be very relaxed and fluid are also carried through. The Shinseido student will learn this form in the first year of training along with all its applications which represent a complete set of responses to all the common forms of assault. Repeated practice of the form accompanied by increasingly clear visualisations of the attack scenarios instills a set of automatic trigger responses that can be utilised by anyone irrespective of comparative differences such as physical size, weight, age or gender.  less