Megami Dojo posts all eight Isshin-ryu karate kata on YouTube
LIC karate school Megami Dojo has published videos of all eight empty-hand kata of traditional Okinawan Isshin-ryu karate.
Sanjay Tirumala performs Seisan kata in a Megami Dojo video. Video still courtesy Megami Dojo (YouTube)
Megami Dojo, which teaches traditional Okinawan Isshin-ryu karate, has published all eight empty-hand kata of the style on its YouTube channel, performed by instructor Sanjay Tirumala.
Tirumala says the goal was to show the speed, precision and explosive power of Isshinryu, and suggests watching with the sound on to hear the snap of the gi.
The dojo also offers a six-session, self-paced online course, and adult group classes in Long Island City for beginners and experienced martial artists. Trial classes are available on request.