Best Karate, Vol.10
Best Karate, Vol.10

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2014-07-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1568365543

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The kata in this volume are at the advanced level and may be selected for examination above the grade of shodan. In Unsu, there are constant transformations, signified by the name meaning "Cloud Hands." All parts of the body are used as weapons, with feints and provocations leading to unique combination techniques and multi-directional kicks. Sochin is characterized by a certain solemnity and imperturbability. Using a very stable stance, muscular power is built up slowly in many movements, instantaneously in others, leading to a keen sense of timing for continuous attacks. Nijushiho offers training in the unique back-hand block (haishu uke). It requires integration of varying strengths and speed, and mastery can be seen in a smooth and unbroken flow of movements.

Best Karate, Vol.1
Best Karate, Vol.1

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2012-11-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1568364636

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All the basic points of karate arranged systematically for effective learning, step by step--the parts of the body used as natural weapons, the stances, how to block, how to attack, introduction to the kata and to kumite. The fundamentals as presented in this volume, briefly but accurately, are the distillation of the author's forty-six years' experience in this art of self-defense. As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.

Best Karate
Best Karate

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama

Publisher: Kodansha

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780870117589

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This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and "kumite" practicedy the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of annstructor of the Association executing a certain technique.

Best Karate, Vol.6
Best Karate, Vol.6

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2013-08-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1568365357

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Fully described and illustrated in this volume are the widely practiced Bassal and Kanku kata from the JFA recommended group. The student learns fast and slow techniques, the dynamics of strength, how to turn weakness into strength, changing directions, jumping and going to ground.

Best Karate, Vol.2
Best Karate, Vol.2

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2012-11-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1568364644

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As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.

Best Karate, Vol.5
Best Karate, Vol.5

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2012-11-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1568364725

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Kata, the formal exercises of karate training, were the essence of practice in Okinawa and China, and are the core training method even today.Detailed here in 1500 sequential photos are the five Heian and three Tekki kata, mastery of which is necessary to attain first dan. Demonstrated by the author and Yoshiharu Osaka.

Mixed Martial Arts' Most Wanted
Mixed Martial Arts' Most Wanted

Author: Adam T. Heath

Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.

Published: 2012-02

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1612340415

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Mixed martial arts hasn t been dubbed the world 's fastest growing sport for nothing. It 's noticeably rocked the sporting world since the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship nearly two decades ago and has even shaken up the pop culture scene. Who would have expected popular MMA fighter Chuck Liddell to trade in his sparring gloves for dance shoes on "Dancing with the Stars"? A combo of grappling, punching, kneeing, and kicking, this sport looks like it will be grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, for some time to come."Mixed Martial Arts Most Wanted " steps into the cage and brings you round after round of fighting deeds and details worthy of a sport known for bloody battles and ingenious tactics. Authors Adam T. Heath and David L. Hudson Jr. have knocked out sixty top-ten lists detailing the low blows, grappling greats, human anomalies, and fighting females that make up the compelling world of mixed martial arts.There 's no need to be an insider Heath and Hudson bring you all of the sport 's best bouts, dirtiest moves, and brainscrambling kayos in a book that will keep MMA enthusiasts reeling for months.

San Ten No Kata
San Ten No Kata

Author: Vincent Cruz

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2003-06-02

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 0595279619

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The San Ten no Kata, by Sensei Vincent A. Cruz, is a series of five drills for students of Shotokan karate. The drills introduce all of the techniques used in the traditional Shotokan katas in a natural sequence of study that progresses from white belt to black belt levels. Each drill exercises ten specific hand and foot techniques, with an emphasis on balanced development on the left and right sides. Each drill is similar to a vigorous 100-step kata. San Ten dojos use the San Ten no Kata drills as basic instruction, as warm-up exercises, as tests, and for spirit training.

Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu - 6th Kyu
Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu - 6th Kyu

Author: Sensei K. Enoeda

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2003-03-04

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780713691351

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The first of two books, it contains the complete syllabus required to take the student from absolute beginner to Green belt. Each section is clearly divided into separate levels for each kyu grade, incorporating all the appropriate techniques, sparring and kata.