Introduction to the Original Isshinryu Karate System
Introduction to the Original Isshinryu Karate System

Author: Harry Smith

Publisher: Booksurge Publishing

Published: 2005-04

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781419604874

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A must have book for anyone interested in martial arts and Isshinryu karate in general. For the first time in history a first generation student of Tatsuo Shimabukuro (1908-1975), founder of Isshinryu Karate-do, is sharing his remembrances, knowledge and insights in book form. Shihan Harry G. Smith (9th dan Isshinryu karate) studied with the founder of Isshinryu karate in Okinawa from 1956-1958. He was one of the first American students to receive his karate lessons directly from the founder of the system. Today he is the most senior Isshinryu karate practitioner in the world. This book contains: the origin of karate, history of Isshinryu karate, training insights, introduction to the Eightfold Path and very rare photographs of Tatsuo Shimabukuro and first generation students.

Essential Isshinryu
Essential Isshinryu

Author: Mike Fenton

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-09-26

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 9781517304249

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"I come to you with only karate, I have no weapons ... then here are my weapons, my empty hands." The Karate Creed by Ed Parker is an essential piece of knowledge required by all practitioners of Isshinryu Karate. This book is another. Essential Isshinryu delves into all facets of Isshinryu Karate, from a thorough examination of the history of the art to an in-depth exploration of the weapon kata, this book answers many questions that you may have about the One Heart Way. Why does Isshinryu use a vertical fist? What is the purpose of learning Naihanchi Kata? How did the Martial Arts develop on Okinawa into Isshinryu? Who are some of the important figures in the Isshinryu community? How should I hold my sai while blocking? What do I need to know to earn a Black Belt? All of these questions and many more will be answered inside. Take a look for yourself and you will see that Essential Isshinryu is your guide to all things Isshinryu.

Kata Application Notebooks: Isshinryu Karate
Kata Application Notebooks: Isshinryu Karate

Author: Scott Britt

Publisher: Scott Britt

Published: 2013-02-08

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 061575385X

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Using an innovative new format, this journal allows you to quickly and easily record applications (or "Bunkai") for the movements in any kata in the Isshinryu karate system! Instead of frantically writing in class or at seminars not only the application being shown, but which kata and where in the kata the application applies, simply open this journal to that point in the kata to begin taking notes in specially formatted cells. Perfect for taking to seminars or karate class, or just using for home study, this journal can help deepen your knowledge and understanding of traditional karate katas. This journal includes step-by-step photos of the following katas: - Seison - Seiunchin - Naihunchi - Chinto - Kusanku - Sunsu - Sanchin

Isshinryu Textbook
Isshinryu Textbook

Author: Jeffrey Modell

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-20

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780578800400

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The Revised Second Edition Isshinryu Textbook is the premier treatise on Isshinryu Karate. It employs a unique, principles-based approach and offers insight for martial artists ranging from beginner to Master.

Training Manual for Isshin Ryu Karate
Training Manual for Isshin Ryu Karate

Author: Martial Arts with Sensei Bryan

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9780976029304

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Martial arts book dedicated to the study of Isshin Ryu Karate. This book contains all the information to obtain a 4th degree black belt. This is the only book of it's kind. There isn't another book on the market that gives you all the information in an easy-to-read format. This is a must for all students of Isshin Ryu Karate

Classical Isshin-Ryu Karate
Classical Isshin-Ryu Karate

Author: Darren Gilbert

Publisher:

Published: 2023-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781734602333

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A training manual for karate students interested in traditional Isshin-ryu Karate-do.