Kobudo Bo-Jutsu

Kobudo Bo-Jutsu

Author: Helmut Kogel

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781841261720

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Bo-Jutsu is a martial art of traditional Japanese longstick fighting. This special martial art has its originon the Ryu Kyu Islands of Okinawa. In Kobudo - Bo-Jutsu,the beginner will find a systematic introduction into thebasics of Bo fighting techniques. The advanced studentwill get important insights into training instructions,and ......


Bo, Karate Weapon of Self-defense

Bo, Karate Weapon of Self-defense

Author: Fumio Demura

Publisher: Black Belt Communications

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780897500197

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Fumio Demura covers stances, striking, blocking, combinations, sparring, and an entire bo kata.


Kobudo Sai Jutsu

Kobudo Sai Jutsu

Author: Helmut Kogel

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781841262451

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Sai-jutsu - which uses fork-like weapons with an extended middle prong - is one of the Japanese martial arts that originated in Okinawa. This volume gives beginners an introduction to the basic fighting techniques of this traditional martial art.


Okinawan Kobudo

Okinawan Kobudo

Author: Andrea Guarelli

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-02-09

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1634509625

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago was the birthplace of two methods of self-defense now practiced worldwide: Okinawan Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu, known as Okinawan Kobudo. Kobudo is the study of weapons adapted from the tools of farming and fishing. Okinawan Kobudo reveals, for the first time through print and photographs, the rich history and techniques of this most prestigious martial art known worldwide as Matayoshi. Andrea Guarelli traces the history of Matayoshi Kobudo, explores the background of each weapon, and demonstrates the form and technique of practice through rare photos, many of which the author took while a student of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei (1921–1997). Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.


Legend of the Fist

Legend of the Fist

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-07

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9781985006768

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"Legend of the Fist" is a wonderful compilation of Japanese-to-English translations, surrounding rare and original works by early Okinawan Karate pioneers, carried out by Patrick and Yuriko McCarthy over the past thirty years. It is a totally unique book of knowledge filled with insightful wisdom and a plethora of vintage photos that is sure to bring you closer to understanding both the original Okinawan art and its early personalities.


Okinawan Bojutsu

Okinawan Bojutsu

Author: Murakami Katsumi

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9781387572786

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

One of the only English language books on the art of Okinawan staff fighting by a world renowned Master Instructor. This is the perfect tome for all interested in Ryukyu Kobudo, the classical weapons arts of Okinawa.


Taiho-Jutsu

Taiho-Jutsu

Author: Don Cunningham

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-02-14

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1462903312

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In Taiho-Jutsu: Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai, author and judo second-dan Don Cunningham provides a fascinating introduction to the civil society of Edo-period (1603-1867) Japan--particularly the role played by the well-known warrior class, the samurai. Cunningham shows that the samurai were not, as commonly portrayed, always all-powerful mediators ruling the chonin through the power of their swords. During this period the samurai became a part of the complex system of Japanese law enforcement. Made up of samurai as well as machi-bugyo-sho (town magistrates), yoriki ("assistant" samurai), doshin (samurai patrol officers), komono (assistants), goyokiki (part-time police assistants) and okappiki (informants and spies)--this intricate structure mirrored the Japanese society of the day. Taiho-Jutsu offers a detailed look at the weapons these law enforcement officers used--including the jutte (iron truncheon), tesson (iron fan), yori-bo (wooden staff), sodegarami (sleeve entangler), sasumata (spear fork), and torinawa (arresting ropes)--as well as a fascinating illustrated look at the techniques used to apprehend criminals. From kamae (stances) to parrying and striking and throwing techniques, these explanations demonstrate the practical techniques in Edo-period Japan.


Black Belt

Black Belt

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1992-01

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

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.


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

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

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.


The Best of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series - Book One

The Best of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series - Book One

Author: Shihan Nishiuchi

Publisher:

Published: 2015-01-18

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781478735076

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Thank you for your interest in Okinawan kobudo. As you may already know, Okinawan kobudo comes mostly from farmer and fishermen tools such as the hoe, sickles, bo staff and the handle from stone grain mills (tonfa) and the nunchaku from the skin of the hemp plant to make clothes or from a hand thrasher to separate soybeans from their shell. Every country, including your country, has or had very similar farming and fishermen tools. The shape may be different but you can perhaps use your own country's tools for practice. You don't necessarily need to have farming tools from Okinawa, and you can still practice kobudo. That is the most strong point of kobudo. Now, don't make too hard of a schedule to learn, you must enjoy practicing. If you study and practice well with the weapons, then your movement will be very natural and your body will become one with the tools (weapons) and the movement. I hope you have enjoyed this book. As long as you don't hit yourself with your own weapons, you can have a lot of fun!