Even if this video dates back to 1997, I think it is a must see for any Karate, Jujutsu, Aikido…, practitioner. After an historical introduction, Heian Shodan Kata is shown, and subtle differences among Korean, Okinawan, Japanese and Takeshin styles are discussed in detail. Then, hanshi Annesi selects five basic movements from the kata: Gedan-barai (lower sweep), Tettsui-uchi (hammer fist strike), Jodan age-uke (upper rising block), Oi-tsuki (lunge punch), Chudan shuto-uke (mid-level knife-hand block). Each single movement is statically, dynamically and bio-electrically tested. Finally, a variety of applications for each technique is presented from the vantage point that a block is a blow is a lock is a throw.
The teaching style of master Annesi is impeccable and the quality of filming is excellent.