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Martial Arts DVDs

I want to produce up to three new DVDs, to follow on from the popular "Kanazawa No Bo" DVD.

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Martial Arts DVDs

Martial Arts DVDs

Martial Arts DVDs

Martial Arts DVDs

Martial Arts DVDs

I want to produce up to three new DVDs, to follow on from the popular "Kanazawa No Bo" DVD.

I want to produce up to three new DVDs, to follow on from the popular "Kanazawa No Bo" DVD.

I want to produce up to three new DVDs, to follow on from the popular "Kanazawa No Bo" DVD.

I want to produce up to three new DVDs, to follow on from the popular "Kanazawa No Bo" DVD.

Seamus O'Dowd
Seamus O'Dowd
Seamus O'Dowd
Seamus O'Dowd
1 Campaign |
Stamullen, Ireland
$1,620 USD $1,620 USD 27 backers
30% of $5,234 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

I teach SKIF Karate, SKIF Bo-Jutsu and Tai Chi, and I do a lot of travelling to teach seminars in these arts.

Ever since I produced the very popular "Kanazawa No Bo" DVD, lots of people have been asking me to produce other DVDs. I have three main DVD projects that I would like to do:

  1. A Tai Chi DVD, demonstrating the Yang-style short form as taught by Yang Ming Shi to Kanazawa Sensei, and by Kanazawa Sensei to me.
  2. A follow-on DVD to Kanazawa No Bo, this time detailing the syllabus for SKIF Bo-Jutsu, which includes Kihon and Kumite, as well as the two kata shown on the first DVD.
  3. A karate DVD, taking a look at certain kata in detail, and showing them in a way that Kanazawa Sensei said he had never seen done before when I demonstrated it for him. He then asked me to expand the research to other kata... Oh great, more work for me...

Unfortunately, I spent a LOT of money on the Kanazawa No Bo DVD, and I basically lost money on it. However, I have learned from my mistakes, and I know I could produce any one of the above projects for a lot less money. If I can do all three at the same time, then I can certainly make them more cost-effective, and get them out to people at a much more reasonable price.
I have most of the background work done, in terms of the "storyboard", script, etc. I know how I want them to look and feel when they are done. What I need is to get a good quality camera hired for the filming, and involve a good producer and editor to help put it all together for the finished product, so that it can be to the same standard (or better) as my first DVD.

What I Need & What You Get

That where you can help. €6,000 will get me the funds needed for doing one DVD, with an extra €2,000 needed for each one after that. But I can afford half the money myself, so I only need €3,000 to get the first project going, and €5,000 should enable me to make all three. (The plan is to do all the filming for all three in one day, and then edit them separately, depending on funds.)

To thank you for supporting these projects, I am offering a range of gifts, from a website acknowledgement, to posters (signed), DVDs (signed), and could even come to your dojo to teach! (But you'd have to cover my travel costs separately...)
Be part of these great projects and help me spread what I have been taught to as many people as possible.

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Thank you

Currency Conversion $10 USD
€10 EUR
A personalised thank you will be listed both on my karate dojo website and on the DVD production website.
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October 2013
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EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION DVD

Currency Conversion $15 USD
€14 EUR
VERY SPECIAL OFFER!!! Not available with ANY of the other perks. I will make a special DVD outlining my teaching methods for new beginners, teaching them kihon, kumite and kata (Heian Shodan) in a novel but very effective way. This DVD will NOT be available for sale in this format ANYWHERE else. Each one will be signed and numbered.
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February 2014
1 claimed

SKIF Bo-Jutsu Syllabus DVD

Currency Conversion $20 USD
€19 EUR
To follow on from the "Kanazawa No Bo" DVD, which concentrates on the two kata, this DVD will provide details of the entire SKIF Bo-Jutsu training and examination syllabus. (Retail price will be €25)
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February 2014
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Yang Ming Shi Tai Chi DVD

Currency Conversion $20 USD
€19 EUR
Yang Ming Shi Tai Chi is the style of Tai Chi taught by Kanazawa Soke. This DVD will give details of the Tai Ci teachings of Kanazawa Soke, including the Yang-style short form. (Retail price will be €25)
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February 2014
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Kanku Dai / Kanku Sho DVD

Currency Conversion $20 USD
€19 EUR
A detailed study of these two kata, with a unique comparison of them. This DVD will also include some interesting bunkai. (Retail price will be €25)
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February 2014
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Standard Birthday Package

Currency Conversion $26 USD
€25 EUR
We all struggle to find the perfect gift, and even more so for martial artists. This is the perfect opportunity to get them something that you know they don't have! A signed copy of one of the new DVDs (you choose which one), along with a birthday greeting card (postcard style). If their birthday is before the DVDs are released, you have the option of getting the Kanazawa No Bo DVD, or a personal voucher stating what the gift is, and when we expect to have it sent. (Not included in other perks.)
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Signed DVD

Currency Conversion $52 USD
€50 EUR
Receive the perks above plus a signed copy of any of the DVDs produced - including Kanazawa No Bo. Your choice, but if you want one of the new DVDs you will have to wait for it to be made!
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February 2014
2 claimed

All three new DVDs

Currency Conversion $53 USD
€51 EUR
Assuming I raise enough to make all three DVDs, I will send you a signed copy of each of them (or Kanazawa No Bo plus any two of your choice). The value of this perk is at least €75.
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February 2014
14 claimed

Deluxe Birthday Package

Currency Conversion $58 USD
€55 EUR
Our second birthday package. This is the perfect opportunity to get them something that you know they don't have! A signed copy of all three of the new DVDs, along with a birthday greeting card (postcard style). If their birthday is before the DVDs are released, you can get the Kanazawa No Bo DVD as one of the DVDs along with a personalised voucher for the other two, or a personalised voucher for all three new DVDs, stating when we expect to have them sent. (Not included in other perks.)
1 claimed

Christmas Package

Currency Conversion $58 USD
€55 EUR
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? This is the perfect opportunity to get them something that you know they don't have! A personalised Christmas card and a personalised gift voucher for a signed copy of all three of the new DVDs, stating when we expect to have them sent. (Not included in other perks.)
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December 2013
2 claimed

Exclusive t-shirt

Currency Conversion $79 USD
€75 EUR
Receive the perks above plus an exclusive t-shirt with a special design.
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February 2014
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Poster

Currency Conversion $105 USD
€100 EUR
Receive the perks above plus a beautiful "Kanazawa No Bo" poster, signed by Kanazawa Sensei, Nobuaki Sensei and Seamus O'Dowd.
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February 2014
2 out of 10 of claimed

DVD credits

Currency Conversion $209 USD
€200 EUR
Receive the perks above plus have your name included in the end credits of each of the new DVDs produced. You will receive a copy of each DVD produced, plus Kanazawa No Bo.
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February 2014
1 out of 5 of claimed

Seminar at your dojo

Currency Conversion $523 USD
€500 EUR
I will come to your dojo anywhere in the world and teach a weekend seminar on a mutually agreed weekend. Seminar will include karate, tai chi and bo-jutsu, and lots of fun will be guaranteed. Travel costs will have to be paid in addition to the sum above.
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February 2014
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