Ask any Japanese in the street about Karate, he will answer 'Kyokushinkai' ! And this is only natural, since 12 million people in the World practice it. Master Masutatsu Oyama founded this style in order to go back to the origins of the Martial Art: the true fight! Competitions end with a knock out, breaking and stamina are meant to test the students, but because of tradition, Kihon and Kata remain the absolute basic tools. The I.K.O. of Kancho Matsui, successor of Master Oyama is widespread...
On October 25th 1956 many Hungarians attending a peaceful demonstration, were fired upon by the secret police - the hated AVH. Hundreds were killed, the incident provoked Civil was, and on October 29th the revolution was seemingly victorious. The people had forced the Soviet giant back, and all Hungarians believed they could create a free nation. At dawn on November 4th, 2,500 Russian tanks and 75,000 soldiers entered Budapest and seized control with many fatalities. All organized resistance ...
The Great War documents the first World wide conflict; from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the armistice on 11th November 1918. In between millions perished at Ypres Verdun the Somme and globally. It saw the introduction of the tank the airplane submarine warfare and the use of poison gas; and on the home front the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the first air raids. 1916 saw the carnage increase to new levels. In February the Germans began their assault on the forts at Verdun. In the East the Russians launched the Brusilov Offensive whilst the British initiated the Battle of the Somme with terrible loss of life for little gain. At sea the dreadnoughts of the Royal Navy and German High Seas Fleet clashed at Jutland in the war's one substantial sea battle.
Cutest kittens is a joyous celebration of kittens of every conceivable kind from those that swim to the pampered pussies being groomed for public performances and photo shoots. A litter of four superb British short-hairs is tracked through the programme starting with the miracle of their birth and returning months later to watch them win a national cat show. We look at the wide range of breeds a diverse collection of the cutest and cuddleist kittens conceivable from the aristocratic and hairy to the hairless and careless. The range of kitten behaviour is shown from kittens displaying natural hunting skills by chasing chickens to kittens playing with mice. We visit the pampered pussies of the Hollywood movie stars being washed groomed and manicured. In Austrailia follow kittens being spoiled in luxury suites with their own television sets while others are given mock weddings by their doting owners in a ceremony attended by dozens of cats and dogs dressed to the nines. In New Zealand a glamorous photo shoot is featured starring kittens that hang delightfully in socks pose amidst cream bottles and sit attentively in bubble baths while their images are recorded. In Florida we learn how smart kittens can be as we follow the proccess of training them to perform amazing tricks from scrambeling upside down along ropes jumping hoops and chasing rats accross a stage. One star of the programme is Froggy a partially paralysed kitten that vets recommended being put to sleep. His owners refused applying physio-therapy which leads to a miraculous recovery. Cutest Kittens is the definative documentary on kittens a quintessential special that shows us everything wonderful from the delightful world of kittens from their endless energy to their boundless zest for play.
These two extraordinary documentary DVDs explores some of man's greatest mysteries and challenges. Disc 1: With Byrd At The South Pole: Admiral Richard Byrd leads the first successful exploration of the South Pole braving sub-zero temperatures across hundreds of miles of frozen ice. First Flight Over The North Pole: This documentary tells the tale of one of the most daring early flights of the 20th Century as Richard Byrd became the first to fly over the North Pole. Disc 2: Conquest Of Everest: Experience the adventure of a lifetime as intrepid climbers risk everything in their quest to summit the world's highest peak in the forbidding Himalayan Mountains in Asia. The Amundsen Polar Flight: In 1925 Roald Amundsen the first person to reach the South Pole attempted a daring flight to the North Pole. This is the story of Amundsen and his flying boat.
This Steam Classics records the history of Sir William Stanier's first production Pacific locomotive for the LMS railway. After adjust over a quarter of a century's front line service 'Princess Margaret Rose' was bought by Sir Billy Butlin as a children's' amusement in a holiday camp. When the children tired of her she was rescued once again and restored to main line use by the members of the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust at Butterley in Derbyshire. This is her story - from Pwellhi to Paddington.
Hollywood Collection: Anthony Quinn - An Original Born in Mexico, he became the main family provider when his father died in an accident. So began the story of a man who had a 'thousand jobs' before acting in a film of Cecil B. DeMille - and who within weeks had married the great director's daughter. After being stereotyped in countless roles as Mexican bandits, Indian warriors, Oriental villains and Arab princes, he confounded Hollywood by turning his back on a career as character actor. ...
CBS News tells the story of Iraq's dastardly invasion of Kuwait and the build up of coalition forces in the Gulf region to oppose further Iraqi moves. Watch the initial strikes against Iraq and then ride along with the tanks of the coalition as they smash the Iraqis and liberate Kuwait. Final victory over Saddam Hussein's brutal aggression brings about the triumph in the desert. Narrated by CBS anchor Dan Rather.
A superb musical journey featuring the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. From the ABC Soundscape series comes another visual and musical treat containing some of the world's most tranquil music and natural sounds with stunning images of the Tarkine. Isolated in the north-west of Tasmania and protected by a bastion of mountain ranges and one of the wildest coastlines in the world the Tarkine survived the ice age that turned most of Australia into a desert island. It has changed l
TTR45 Show Report Euromodelbouw Genk 2003 The best club show in Europe? We will let you judge. Certainly there is something for everybody: Italian branch lines to N gauge down the Rhine Belgian mainline diesel power in HO to American N gauge plus an exquisite pre-glasnost East German layout that transforms itself overnight! On the rail side we feature: The home team Hoeseltse Treinclub Modelspoorclub Pacific N-Scale unlimited Spoorgroep Luxembourg The REOS Bahn Modelleisenbahnclub St. Ingbert EC Euskirchen Melbridge Dock Operation Cobra St Laurent Bacharach Valdispere Ditton Railway Co Maas Buurt Spoor Rocky Rail (Mehano) plus many more! The exhibition was organised by the Hoseltse Treinclub - who exhibited their large Mrklin one layout - and was supported with impressive trade stands from Fleischmann Marklin and ROCO and a wide range of model railway support companies. With 100 000 square feet of exhibition space Euromodelbouw can claim to the largest club show in Europe. You will also find trucks cars planes and boats if it moves it was probably there!
This is a digital journey to some of the most scenic areas on Earth that you can enjoy as the mood takes you with a choice of different soundtracks; the sounds of nature ambient mood music or frame the striking images with a classical soundtrack.
Towards the end of the 19th century, many UK manufacturers turned their attentions to the burgeoning pedal cycle business and so began the British motorcycle business. Then in 1896 a Coventry firm called Bayliss and Thomas fitted a Belium Ninerva engine to one of their bikes and the Excelsior was born; the first British motorcycle to grace our roads. But they were unable to hold the monopoly for long, for by the turn of the century dozens of other manufacturers followed their example and the...
This remarkable documentary is the only one ever produced that focuses entirely on Elvis's film career. It includes highlights from his first film, Love me Tender, which launched his illustrious career. In addition to movie highlights of his best films, this entertaining documentary has rare footage of Elvis in the army, his marriage to Pricilla and other amazing true-life Elvis moments. The whole story of The King is here from beginning to end. You'll enjoy the best scenes from his most acclaimed movies, a dozen in all, which include scenes and commentary from the following Elvis movies: Blue Hawaii, Change of Habit, Charro, Flaming Star, Follow that Dream, GI Blues, Jail House Rock, Kid Galahad, King Creole, Love Me Tender, Loving You and Viva Las Vegas. There are over 50 of Elvis's best movie scenes including his favourite leading ladies: Ann-Margaret, Mary Tyler Moore, Debra Paget and others screen sirens of Elvis's era.
Could there be a more stunning autumn scene for firing the imagination and encouraging the artist in you? Follow Geoff Kersey through the step-by-step stages of this painting to recreate the magical glow of this wonderful autumn day. The beauty of these simple, step-by-step projects is that they each one enables you to create a painting to be proud of - whilst learning and improving your watercolour painting skills. It's the best way we know to have a little fun - and gain confidence at the same time! DVD 20 minutes
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Notably a landscape painter Thomas Gainsborough turned to portraiture for a period of time executing full length life size figures such as The Blue Boy. Gainsborough is known as the most poetic illustrator of the English personality.
Ju-Jitsu - Forbidden Techniques is presented by Eric Garnier & Michel Van Rijt, former partners and students of Bas Rutten who have become teachers. They have a different technique, an opposite nature, but their shared state of mind meet in one single thought, the respect of life, the way to the Bushido. Michel Van Rijt, 4th Dan in Judo & Jujitsu, European Champion, World vice champion, 1st Dan in Karat�, instructor in Pancrace, he was also several times champion of the Netherlands in Pencha...
Holy Bible New King James Version Old Testament offers accuracy beauty and ease of understanding and is the preferred translation of thousands of today's most prominent Christian leaders. Features the voices of Tony Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actors an original orchestral score and sound effects.
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