In this DVD you will learn what really made Miyagi into a legend, what exactly was his dream for karate in the future, what his contributions to karate were and exactly what he changed and why. Although there is no known footage of Miyagi, in this DVD you will see Miyazato Eiichi and his famous Jun Do Kan performance as well as many rare photos of Yagi Meitoku and his Meibukan. The question of successorship is discussed without bias or prejudice to a logical conclusion based on the facts.
Martial Arts historian George W. Alexander, PhD. presents this look into the history of one of the masters of Goju Ryu Karate Do. This Okinawan style of the art is the first to originate from Okinawa, Japan and Cojun Miyagi was its first technical interpreter. Miyagi's style is seen in rare footage and photos that demonstrate the importance of his contributions.
- 60 minutes