The Advanced Karate Manual
The Advanced Karate Manual

Author: Vince Morris

Publisher: Ebury Press

Published: 2014-09-29

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780091949969

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"The Advanced Karate Manual" is designed as a companion volume to "Karate-Do Manual". Written for those who have already achieved proficiency in the sport, the book aims to help the reader attain the increasingly high standards of speed, strength and skill required for modern karate competition. The book also looks at advances in training methods and provides a catalogue of exercises and sequences which can be practised with or without a partner. Other sections cover the psychological aspects of training, the use of equipment, the execution of advanced techniques and the nature and role of the karate coach. Vince Morris is a winning karate competitor, referee and administrator. He established the English Karate Federation and has been the Chairman of the Martial Arts Commission. Aidan Trimble, while in the Shotokan Karate International, was three times British Champion, twice European Team Champion, first World Individual Kumite Champion and winner of several other titles.

Advanced Karate
Advanced Karate

Author: Masutatsu Oyama

Publisher: Japan Publications (USA)

Published: 1970-01-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780870400018

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The 100 Deadliest Karate Moves
The 100 Deadliest Karate Moves

Author: Grandmaster Ted Gambordella

Publisher: Dr. Ted Gambordella

Published: 2010-12-24

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 145645014X

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The 100 Deadliest Karate Moves with Grandmaster Ted Gambordella

Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks
Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks

Author: Marc De Bremaeker

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-04-17

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 1462905587

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A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight! This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo, Capoeira, Jeet Kune Do, and more. In a self-defense situation, there is no room for defeat. Readers will learn how to unleash a devastating barrage of kicks to throw their opponents off guard and leave every match in victory. The Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter's repertoire. It contains thousands of photos and diagrams to show readers exactly how to perform all of the 89 kicks inside this book. Packed with full-color photos, detailed diagrams and a companion DVD featuring 50 of the most powerful kicks, this book is required reading for every martial artist who wants to sharpen and expand their kicking skills. You'll learn all about: Front Kicks Side Kicks Roundhouse Kicks Back Kicks Hook Kicks Crescent Kicks And many more!

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.

Living the Martial Way
Living the Martial Way

Author: Forrest E. Morgan

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780942637762

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A step-by-step aooroiach to applying the Japanese warriors mind set to martial training and daily life.

Karate: The Art of Empty Hand Fighting
Karate: The Art of Empty Hand Fighting

Author: Hidetaka Nishiyama

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2019-03-12

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 146292073X

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"The first complete and most authoritative book on the technique of unarmed self-defense…A fully illustrated manual giving step-by-step explanations of all the fundamentals of karate. --Robert Klaverkamp, UPI"

Shorin Ryu Karate Reference Manual
Shorin Ryu Karate Reference Manual

Author: Mark Shepard

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2020-10-05

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13:

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A guide to Kobayashi Shorin Ryu karate with techniques and katas to help you grow and learn as a martial artist or karate-ka in this Okinawan martial arts. Book contains hundreds of images and drawings that you can use as a reference to supplement your studies.

Complete Tang Soo Do Manual
Complete Tang Soo Do Manual

Author: Grandmaster Ho Sik Pak

Publisher: High Mountain Pub

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 9780971860919

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The bestseller Complete Tang Soo Do Manual series represent Grand Master Ho Sik Pak's 37 years of experience in the art of Tang Soo Do and other martial arts styles. Volume 1 contains over 1,500 photographs describing fundamentals needed to progress from 10th Gup White Belt to 1st Dan Black Belt. Volume 2 is a full colour 296 pages book with over 2,000 photographs covering techniques from 2nd Dan to 6th Dan Black Belt. The Complete Tang Soo Do Manual series includes for the first time a total of 5 Chil Sung Hyungs (forms). Volume 2 includes chapters on history, teaching, running a Dojang, the most complete Tang Soo Do lineage ever published and much more. Grand Master Ho Sik Pak travelled to Korea twice to meet with senior Moo Duk Kwan Masters, research Tang Soo Do history and lineage, and practice advanced Hyungs and techniques from other Grand Masters. The requirements chapters include step by step photos of the Forms (14 total), Self-Defense (Wooden Knife, Short Stick, Sword, Knife and Gun), Breaking, Sparring and Endurance for each Dan level. As a bonus chapter Grand Master Pak included the Healing Form. He created this form in 2000. Practice of this form increases the flow of oxygen to the body, develops your chi and promotes healing. Volume 2 is the 1st Full Color Tang Soo Do book. Pictures were shot against beautiful backgrounds in Korea, New Zealand, Hawaii, and across the USA to create a book that not only teaches but inspires. This is a book for every serious martial artist, regardless of style!