Hojo Undo Strength

08/31/2026

☀️ SUMMER SALE — Now's the time to grow your collection! 🥋
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✅ Praised as some of the best instructional content available anywhere, regardless of style or rank
✅ Described as the "next best thing" to being in class in person
✅ Loved by longtime practitioners (30-40+ years of training) who say the depth of detail is unmatched
✅ Called essential viewing for anyone serious about Sanchin.
✅ Praised for being accessible to all styles — Shotokan, Shuri-based, Isshinryu, and beyond, not just Goju-Ryu
✅ Noted for high production quality, clear structure, and thoughtful editing that make the material easy to reference again and again

Whether you're just starting out or have decades on the mats, our sale is the perfect chance to add these to your library.

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Sanchin kata is a vital component of many martial disciplines due to the benefits of its practice. This DVD focuses on correct structure and posture, breathing methods, visualization, and the isotonic movement patterns.

"Awesome teachings. Answers to questions I have been asking for more than 30 years yet have not been able to find until now.."

"I just watched the DVD Sensei WOW Thank You SO Much! I have been practicing karate for 40 years this is the very BEST Sanchin material and instruction I have EVER SEEN! Thanks so much for these Fantastic DVDs!"

Sanchin kata is credited with developing great power generation, resilience (iron body), in addition to stamina and mental well-being.
Paul Enfield Kyoshi, hachi dan (8th dan), teaches the fundamental kata Sanchin Ichi (moving forward/back), and Sanchin Ni (turning), Sanchin shime, related hojo undo (traditional tools) exercises, and much much more.

15% off Sale for a limited time only! Use discount code SANCHIN (applies to Tensho kata also).In this instructional video Paul Enfield Kyoshi, hachi dan (8th dan), teaches the fundamental kata Sanchin Ichi (moving forward/back), and Sanchin Ni (turning). Sanchin kata is a vital component of many mar...

12/01/2025

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Titles include:
Kata Analysis (bunkai for all goju ryu kata)
Kata ex*****on
Hojo Undo (strength training)
Renzoku bunkai (advanced continuous application)
Kakie
Iron Palm
Makiwara
Sanchin
Tensho
and much more...
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11/29/2025

💥💥💥Dit Da Jow Flash Sale
This is the first time we've discounted our Five Year vintage dit da jow.👇👇👇
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Dit Da Jow is an essential part of Makiwara and Iron Palm/Body training. This particular jow is 2020 vintage, so extremely potent. Jow speeds healing and recovery, and works wonders on bruises and soreness from martial arts training.

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50% off most video titles (minimum two) thru Dec 2, 2025.
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Dit Da Jow, or hit liniment, is an ancient Chinese formula recommended for use with Makiwara/Iron palm training, and any type of body conditioning. It's also a vital part of aftercare for bruising or other injuries sustained during martial arts training. Highly recommended to purchase with your Iron...

11/26/2025

BLACK FRIDAY SALE
🤜🤜🤜A crazy 50% off any title in this collection !! (minimum order two titles)
Black Friday Cyber Monday Discount ends December 2, 2025. Digital Download, or DVD (where applicable).
🤜🤜🤜50% off your entire order (minimum 2 titles).
Enter discount code BF50 on checkout.
Titles include:
Kata Analysis (bunkai for all goju ryu kata)
Kata ex*****on
Hojo Undo (strength training)
Renzoku bunkai (advanced continuous application)
Kakie
Iron Palm
Makiwara
Sanchin
Tensho
and much more...

A crazy 50% off any title in this collection !! (minimum order two titles)Black Friday Cyber Monday Discount ends December 2, 2025. Digital Download, or DVD (where applicable).50% off your entire order (minimum 2 titles).Enter discount code BF50 on checkout.

05/15/2025

Registration ends at midnight (11:59pm) today: https://gkcglobalshop.com/products/seiyunchin-kata-bunkai-online-workshop
Join from anywhere in the world. 10am PST (7pm CET).

Sunday May 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am PST. Register Today. Technical ex*****on of Seiyunchin kata with concurrent explanation of combative applications.Registration Details Below. Seiyunchin kata is a cornerstone of Goju-ryu karate (widely adopted by other karate styles) that features effective of...

04/12/2025

Hojo Undo -
We numbered equipment at the home dojo visible in this photo. Can you spot them all?

01/31/2025

Miyazato Eiichi Sensei (late) demonstrating kongoken (金剛圏 = metal strength ring), and application of kongoken exercises (circa 1960).

12/09/2024

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The video focuses on Junbi-Undo (preparatory exercises). Preparatory exercises are key - Each preparatory exercise, in a logical and methodical manner, serves multiple purposes: training technique, strengthening the body specifically for the demands of martial arts, focusing the mind, promoting longevity in your training, and more. If you haven't been taught this method and you train in ryukyu arts (or even if you just want to stay strong and healthy) then I recommend finding someone who can teach you - or simply download this video to follow and keep as a reference. Follow the link and use code JunbiUndo when checking out (no purchase necessary). https://gkcglobalshop.com/products/karate-warm-up-junbi-undo?_pos=1&_sid=441f945ea&_ss=r
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Correct warming-up (Junbi-undo - Preparatory Exercises) is key to effective technical development and longevity in your karate training. In this 20 minute video you are taken through the systematic exercises to improve mobility, flexibility, strength, and to reduce the likelihood of injury during ma...

10/18/2024

Some of the gripping jars (nigiri-game) that reside at our home dojo.

09/13/2024

石錠 - Ishi Sashi (stone padlocks) are a traditional strength training tool of Okinawan karate. They are particularly effective at bolstering the necessary structure for karate techniques. For a detailed tutorial of various hojo undo exercises consider our Strength Training of Okinawan Karate instructional video: https://gkcglobalshop.com/collections/hojo-undo/products/hojo-undo-strength-training