Sensei Jerry Figgiani demonstrates a self-defense bunkai application for the elbow and back fist techniques in Pinan Sandan Bunkai.

Sensei Figgiani briefly discusses the importance of controlling the forearm as opposed to the wrist in Matsubayashi’s Yakusoku Kumite 7.

Tamaki Sensei performs kata Passai, and Taba Sensei performs kata Wankan.

Sensei Jerry Figgiani discussing basic principles of in-close fighting and displacing balance common to Matsubayashi-ryu. Filmed at his weekend seminar at the Shorin Ryu Karate Academy in Grove City, PA, in September 2016.

Sensei Jerry Figianni teaching the basics of throwing techniques found in kata. Filmed at his weekend seminar at the Shorin Ryu Karate Academy in Grove City, PA, in September 2016.

Sensei Jerry Figgiani teaching on the importance of breaking your opponent’s balance and posture to set up an effective throw. From his weekend seminar at the Shorin Ryu Karate Academy in Grove City, PA, September 2016.

Brief video of Sensei Jerry Figgiani and other SRKDI yudansha training with Sensei Kensei Taba in Okinawa. This clip focuses on cat stance.

Sensei Jerry Figgiani demonstrates some variations of Yakusoku Kumite 7, shifting to the outside against grabs.  

Sensei Jerry Figgiani demonstrates variations of Yakusoku Kumite 6, working the inside position against your opponent.