Bubishi
Bubishi

Author:

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2016-05-31

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1462918530

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Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as the "bible of karate" by famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the Bubishiwas a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi. Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan and Chinese history, as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries, making it a gold mine for researchers and practitioners alike. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Karate
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Karate

Author: Edmond Otis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000-07-09

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1101198931

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Learn all about the art of karate with The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Karate, including: • Simple tips for mastering the ancient Japanese martial art of karate • Behind-the-scenes looks at tournaments and competitions • Down-to-earth advice on how to strike, whether it be with fists or feet “The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Karate is a witty, inspiring, and user-friendly book… this book is not only for beginners; it is equally useful for advanced karate students.”—Stan Schmidt, Karate Master of the Japan Karate Association (JKA), Member of the JKA Shihankai (World Council of Masters)

Universal Shorei-Goju Karate System Training Manuals
Universal Shorei-Goju Karate System Training Manuals

Author: Benjamin Peacock

Publisher:

Published: 2018-04-05

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9781983751127

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Now the world can reap the benefits of the power of the Universal Shorei-Goju Karate System. This series of training manual will define and identify the core of martial arts training the effective, superior and thorough methodology of the "Art of Not Fighting". Not to be confused with Bruce Lee's phrase "Fighting without fighting", these training manuals identify the essential qualities, fundamentals and guidelines of how to eliminate fighting all together. Fighting is defined as an exchange of blows between two or more individuals while these manuals lay down a road map to prevent the occurrence of exchanging blows with another. The Art of not fighting is an approach to personal security base on trigonometric objects such as the circle, triangle, square and what we call the two fifth theory of defense. Combining these elements, you can become a powerhouse in defensive strategies by utilizing the power of geometry by limiting movement of the human body. This series of manuals will give you the basic, intermediate and advanced structure to build a most powerful defensive platform for personal security. No matter the size of the individual, understanding the knowledge in these manuals will help you develop a superior defensive stronghold. The Universal Shorei-Goju Karate System was created and founded by four times World Champion Shujin Master Ben Peacock and he has written these books revealing the secrets, fundamental, methodology that took him to the top of the food chain, so to speak. The Methods are solid, proven to work and cannot be questioned as he have proven them over and over during a twenty year span of championship trophies, awards and actual street encounters. Once you have completed the series, you will realize why the Universal Shorei-Goju Karate System stands alone in the category of the best system for personal security.

Complete Martial Arts Training Manual
Complete Martial Arts Training Manual

Author: Ashley Martin

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-04-16

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1462905552

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The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual is a complete guide for anyone who has an interest in the martial arts. Having a broad knowledge of the various techniques of the martial arts gives a martial artist an expanded ability to counteract a variety of attacks and overwhelm an opponent's defenses. Author Ashley Martin shares with the reader his years of experience as a practitioner and teacher. He provides a catalog of the various martial arts being taught worldwide and their strengths and weaknesses. He then covers the basics of hand-to-hand techniques within each of those disciplines, from strikes to ground fighting. Finally, he offers information on the overall health and well being of the martial artist, including important nutritional information and stretching techniques. The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual is a solid foundation of martial arts for beginners and a key supplement for the veteran martial artist.

Karate
Karate

Author: Kevin Healy

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Published: 2000-12-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780809297801

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One of the most demanding martial arts, karate combines physical fitness with mental and spiritual training. More and more people are now taking up the challenge, and this book is an essential companion to enhance any student's study of Shotokan karate. In this user-friendly approach, all the basics are presented in easy-to-follow lessons. Each move is broken down into stages, using step-by-step photography together with clear, concise instructions. And there are foot-position diagrams, so you can make sure you are getting it exactly right. Handy hints and tips throughout help you avoid common pitfalls, and there is advice on taking your training further, once your karate is more advanced. Lessons include: Warm-up Stances Punching Striking Blocking Kicking Combination work Sparring Karate: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shotokan Karate: Features clear step-by-step color photographs that illustrate all of the techniques Covers all the basics, from dojo (training hall) etiquette and grading, to the basic training itself Includes advice on performing kata--set sequences designed to develop particular areas of training Is perfect for both new students and those already in training

The Karate Handbook
The Karate Handbook

Author: Ray Pawlett

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2008-01-15

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781404213944

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Explains the history, steps, and training of karate.

A Goju Ryu Guidebook
A Goju Ryu Guidebook

Author: Michael P. Cogen

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1553958462

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A Goju Ryu Guidebook: The Kogen Kan Manual for Karate gives the reader a tool to navigate the history, exercises, equipment, techniques, kata (forms) and kumite (sparring) of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karatedo. The purpose of this guidebook is to serve as a training aid in furthering the development of karate students and instructors from the Kogen Kan specifically and all karate students generally; however, if it helps only one person, then I will consider it a success. Please keep in mind that much of this information is in notation form and may only make sense with proper instruction. This guidebook is only a tool to help in the retention of instruction and is not a substitute for it. Also, please keep in mind, that although others have assisted with this guidebook, all errors are my own. This guidebook is formatted in such a way as to be the beginnings of a filing and retrieval system. As each student collects more information, they can organize it by adding it to the "notes" area of the respective sections. It is hoped that all students will research, collect and share material about karate. It is this type of systematic approach that brings science to the art. It is also written so that a lesson plan can be developed quickly by choosing one or more activities from several sections. If more details are needed while teaching, they can quickly referenced in the rest of the manual. Each chapter is given a table of contents to further hasten referencing. It has a spiral coil binding so it will lay flat for easy viewing during training. Large font also helps in referencing the information from a distance. Much of this guidebook is written in Japanese. This is done for two reasons: first, it is important to learn Japanese, as it will help standardize everyone's martial arts training; and secondly, this will help keep this information in the purview of the serious. It is a barrier, which will hopefully weed out some who may not use the martial arts for purposes which they were intended, namely the protection of self and others. Thank you for reading this guidebook. Michael P. Cogan, MSE

Hand Is My Sword
Hand Is My Sword

Author: Robert A. Trias

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2011-12-20

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1462902294

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Karate means "empty–hand," but the one who masters this book will never be empty–handed. In fact, he will be a master of the ultimate in self–defense, for here are the martial arts fundamentals, the basic katas and techniques as taught by Robert Trias, holder of the eighth degree Black Belt. These movements and techniques are vividly brought to life by more than six hundred striking illustrations, many of them picturing Master Trias and his aides and pupils. Along with the imposing illustrations are important charts not usually found in martial arts books of this kind. The charts show the fatal and disabling points of the body and the nerve centers–for karate can be a deadly game, and those who practice it must know well the significance of the term "killer karate." For student and instructor alike, this important manual will open new dimensions, new horizons, and in the give–and–take of life will teach the properly oriented how to give much more than he takes. It will give him a new interest, a new zest for living, with the confidence that he can move mountains. Above all, it will teach him that to master others, he must first learn to master himself.