The Guide to Karate
Author: Fay Goodman
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9781840388046
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts
Author: Cezar Borkowski
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9780028629476
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn the origins of various martial arts, how to select the best style, and discover the keys to achieving a balance between physical, spiritual, and mental training. 70+ photos.
The Karate Handbook
Author: Ray Pawlett
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2008-01-15
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781404213944
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplains the history, steps, and training of karate.
A Goju Ryu Guidebook
Author: Michael P. Cogen
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 1553958462
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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
A Handbook of Martial Arts
Author: Fay Goodman
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9781842158807
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines the underlying philosophy behind each martial art and the physical benefits to be gained, and presents the most popular techniques, and some of the more advanced moves.
Ninja Training Guide
Author:
Publisher: Frank L Hays
Published:
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Mixed Martial Arts Handbook
Author: John Ritschel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2010-01-27
Total Pages: 362
ISBN-13: 1626366292
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport in which a variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking techniques (kicks, knees, and punches) and grappling techniques (clinch holds, submission holds, sweeps, takedowns, and throws). MMA is exploding in popularity. Packed with more than 300 full-color photographs, this book takes you through all the moves, step-by-step, demonstrating the various techniques required to master this martial arts phenomenon. It’s an essential hand-book for anyone considering entering the ring.
Karate Training
Author: Robin L. Rielly
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2012-02-21
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 1462904009
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis martial arts guide could actually be considered two books in one: a thorough history of Japanese karate–do and a profusely illustrated instruction manual for students of the martial art who have advanced beyond the beginning stages. Part One: Concerned about the misinterpretation of Japanese culture in general and karate in particular by many Western practitioners of karate, the author sets out in Part One of his book to trace the history of karate from its probable origins in India (or perhaps Greece) and its transmission in successively more developed forms to China, Okinawa, and then Japan. In Part Two: In this practical martial arts training manual the author first demonstrates important points of etiquette to be used in the karate dojo. He follows with well–illustrated instructions of kumite (sparring drills), including those involving two practitioners and those such as the doubleline drill and the circle drill which give practice in facing a number of opponents. Descriptions of many of these are not readily found in other English–language publications. He then presents nine kata, introductory the advanced kata, Sochin and Nijushiho.
The Road To Shodan: A Guide To Reaching First Degree Black Belt
Author: Bill Menees
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2006-09-17
Total Pages: 134
ISBN-13: 1847283799
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book covers the quest for black belt like no other book before. It is not about individual techniques or styles. Instead, it's about the common experiences that occur across all major styles of martial arts on the road to black belt. It is a concise manual of best practices that will help you to: - Understand your motives and goals for training - Progress faster and with deeper understanding - Identify your dominant method of learning - Develop physical discipline and mental strength - Be aware of important developmental milestones - Gain a deeper understanding of martial arts as a whole - Apply martial arts training to daily life - See past the allure of trophies and awards - Discover the ultimate goal of martial arts. The primary audience for this book is anyone interested in practicing a martial art who has not yet reached the rank of black belt. It can also be a valuable guide for advanced martial artists who are instructing others on their "Road to Shodan."
The Films of John G. Avildsen
Author: Larry Powell
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2013-12-19
Total Pages: 251
ISBN-13: 0786490470
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe life and work of American director John G. Avildsen is thoroughly examined in this detailed filmography and critical study. Each of the most significant films made by the Oscar-winning Avildsen is given a separate chapter, including such critical successes as Joe and Save the Tiger, and box-office blockbusters Rocky and its sequels and the Karate Kid series. The authors' observations on these and other titles--some well known, others less familiar--are enhanced by extensive production notes, and by commentary from John G. Avildsen himself. Cinema historian Jean Bodon of Sam Houston State University provides a foreword.
