"Spence Sensei, Congratulations on a highly professional effort in producing, editing and
presenting the karate/kobudo tapes. They are easily understood, highly
informative, technically precise, and would be an asset to any karate-ka
serious about the study of our Okinawan art....well done!!!"


DougPerry
Kyoshi Hachidan
Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate-do and Kobudo

"The video series of Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo produced by Sensei John Spence are
of the highest quality in both production and content. Due to his teacher’s expertise,
Sensei Spence has presented kata, kobudo and associated techniques in an easily
followed format that would benefit all traditional minded karate-ka. I urge those
interested in learning aspects of Shorin Ryu karate-do and kobudo to invest in the
purchase of these tapes".


-R. Christian Estes, M.D.
Kyoshi, Nanadan
Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate-do and Kobudo

"A masterful presentation, which clearly conveys the breadth and effectiveness of the Okinawan martial arts."


-Bill Hayes, Major, USMC (Ret.)
Kyoshi
Shobayashi-ryu Karate-do.

"John Spence Sensei has done an excellent job in presenting the true spirit, as well as stunning martial practicality of Okinawan Shorin Ryu kata.  Instead of the obvious "block/strike" explanation so often attributed to kata in general, Spence Sensei offers a far richer, much more informative interpretation - one worthy of Karate's historic status as one of the World's most revered and respected martial arts.  Well filmed, edited and presented, I would strongly recommend these tapes as a highly worthwhile investment for any serious practitioner of Karate, Shorin Ryu or other."

 David Walker-School Director

Shintokukai Karate-Do

Vancouver, BC Canada

Dear Spence San

Thank you for producing a video series for those who wish to understand and incorporate joint locking and throwing techniques into their style. Your presentation of each technique is logical and easy to follow making these videos an excellent reference source for those who study and research classical kata. For those who do not study kata but are looking for practical self-defense I find that your videos will also enrich anyone’s training in this area.

Anthony R. DiFilippo, 4th Dan

Zen Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Renmei

Shibucho

Ryukyu Karate-Jutsu Kokusai Kenkyukai - Koryu Uchinadi

"As a student of Martial Arts I have been blessed with the ability to find video sources of many different styles to review and help make my studies stronger and more well rounded.  I obtained Spence Sensei's Shorin-ryu videos and found them well made, very informative, instructional and reasonable priced.  As a practioner of Isshin-ryu I found many similarities and interesting analogies that could be drawn.  I can't wait for the sequel!! " 

Tony Scala

Syracuse Isshin-ryu Karate