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ryujikan
9th October 2005, 01:38
I am looking for any historical video footage of Matsumura Shorin Ryu Kata and Bunkai.

I am trying to compose a listing of all kata and teachers regardless of time period. My studies have found many schools say they are teaching Matsumura Shorin Ryu but many of them, if not most, teach different katas. Although the names of the katas are the same; the performance and practice if very different. I simply want to document the differnces and similarities of the katas and trace the origins as best I can.

There is no "Right" or Wrong" in my search just a better understanding of how things evolve and change while preserving a common base with many similarities as well as differences.

I am also interested in developing the same historical footage of the kata "Seisan" from all varying styles.

Any assistance is deeply appreciated. Even if it is just to point me to another website that may have videos to download.

Sincerely,
Frank