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.


The Complete Book of Karate Weapons

The Complete Book of Karate Weapons

Author: Theodore L. Gambordella

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873646291

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A manual on the offensive and defensive use of karate weapons-- the knife, the yawara, the tonfa, the staff, the bo, the nunchaku, and the sai.


Essential Karate Book

Essential Karate Book

Author: Graeme Lund

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2015-12-29

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1462905595

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The Essential Karate Book is an informative, illustrated guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate. With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves with 300 step-by-step photographs and companion videos, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers of this karate guide will learn about: Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks Preparing your body through warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications The origins and history of karate Required behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!


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.


Karate Girl

Karate Girl

Author: Mary Leary

Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780374339777

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Hoping to protect her younger brother from school bullies, a girl begins taking karate classes.


空手型全書

空手型全書

Author: Hirokazu Kanazawa

Publisher: Kodansha

Published: 2009-10-26

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 9784770030900

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The martial art of Karate is one of the many facets of Japanese traditional culture that has been embraced worldwide. This book explains all the important Karate kata, illustrated with photos and detailed text by the author. It also explains in depth some of the more difficult aspects of Karate for learners to master, including steps, breathing, and pressure points, among others. Kata needs to be practiced repeatedly on an individual basis, and this book is written with such training in mind.


Bruce Tegner's Complete Book of Self-Defense

Bruce Tegner's Complete Book of Self-Defense

Author: Bruce Tegner

Publisher: Thomas Reed Publications

Published: 1975-04-01

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 9780874070309

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Explains and illustrates in step-by-step photographs all the self-defense movements used in the Oriental fighting arts


Black Belt

Black Belt

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1969-11

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.