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Author: Andy Chellew
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2016-10-24
Total Pages: 74
ISBN-13: 132682371X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is an illustrated guide to performing the Pinan Katas of Shulokai and Shito-Ryu karate
Author: Adam Dobrzynski
Publisher: Adam's Shotokan Karate Books
Published: 2021-01-01
Total Pages: 55
ISBN-13: 1736344714
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMy book contains grammatical mistakes, and for that I am deeply sorry. This is the first book in a series, which is intented to examine the links between Shotokan Karate and the three teachings - Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The book deals with Heian Shodan (aka Pinan Shodan) and the rest of Heian katas. We can learn a lot from the Chinese origins of Karate. Daoism (Taoism) in particular has been forgotten in modern times, as a tool for understanding Karate and improving it. There are very practical conclusions that we can come to, using Daoism. In order to achieve that, we must develop a deep understanding of the Heian katas using Chinese philosophy. The book explains how Yin and Yang and the Five Elements (Wuxing) theories are connected to the Heians. We especially concentrate on the Wood Element, which is the element of Heian Shodan, and has profound implications on the kata. Topics from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are brought up, including the relations between the basic katas and the organs and meridians. Then we turn to Emotional Karate, and observe the psychological benefit, that one could derive from Karate. Karate can contribute to our mental well-being. And our state of mind, as proven, effects our body - including chronic pains. After understanding the distinguishing qualities of Heian Shodan, we can understand why it is a particularly good kata for releasing a repressed anger. As for other issues: Some techniques are presented, in order to improve the kata and our benefit from it. We also learn how other katas may recuperate Heian Shodan. A mathematical formula of the five Heians is suggested, with an application to Heian Shodan's movements. Other Shotokan katas are also mentioned - as well as specific Karate moves and stances. Finally, we warn about excessiveness, and explain how to prevent it. By the way, several interesting topics are discussed: the far and the relatively modern history of Karate and of other martial arts, our Karate ancestors and even Chinese and Japanese characters and words. In conclusion, although the book deals with Chines philosophy, it has many very applicable sides.
Author: David Alexander
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2017-07-26
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781521796412
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShukokai is a popular and modern style of Karate which encompasses a vast range of kata which train one in self-defence. This Book is a catalogue of all the kata in Shukokai up to and including Shodan grade {Black belt}. This book includes: 100s of illustrations Unique Shukokai karate fighting combinations 1-10 Common Japanese karate terminology Brief History outline of each kata Kata technique analysis pages listing each and every stance and strike/block Pinan Shodan (peaceful first degree) Pinan Nidan (peaceful second degree) Pinan Sandan (peaceful Third degree) Pinan Yondan (peaceful Fourth degree) Pinan Godan (peaceful Fifth degree) Matsukaze (pine tree wind form) Juroku-no (16 hands form) Ji'in (inverted mercy form) Rohai (vision of a crane/heron form) Ananku (peace from the south form) Saifa (to smash and tear form) Bassai Dai (to storm a fortress form) Seienchin (to supress the retreat form)
Author: 343 Industries
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Published: 2017-09-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781681196633
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHalo: Warfleet is the official, authoritative guide to spacecraft in the Halo universe, featuring ten intricately detailed full-color cross-sections of the franchise's most renowned ships--including the Pillar of Autumn, Truth and Reconciliation, Infinity, and Shadow of Intent. Discover encyclopedic information which reveals the secrets of Covenant, UNSC, and Forerunner weapons, sensors, fighters, planets, and more! Illustrated by renowned artists Hans Jenssen, John R. Mullaney, Isaac Hannaford, Darren Bacon, Shi Kai Wang, Glenn Israel, and Jay Prochaska. Additional artwork by Carlos Naranjo and Tyler Jeffers. Foreword by Frank O'Connor, Halo Franchise Creative Director. Cover art by Sparth, Art Director for Halo 5: Guardians. Written by Kenneth Peters, Halo Franchise Writer.
Author: Patrick McCarthy
Publisher: PeriplusEdition
Published: 1999-06
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeaturing original writings by the founders of some of the world's most popular karate styles, this volume includes untranslated texts by Miyagi Chojun, Mabina Kenwa, Motobu Choki - each of them founders of their own schools of karate."
Author: John Titchen
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2020-08-29
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy train in kata? What benefits can it bring? How can we turn something so static into a dynamic part of our regular training? What role should solo training play in a repertoire? "John has done a brilliant job of methodically and logically explaining his approach to bunkai! Conclusions and workings are clearly articulated in a work that is sure to be hugely popular and influential" Iain Abernethy "An excellent synthesis of the last 30 years of practical karate research." Bill Burgar "Karate has become a generic label, so I think it is important that contemporary practitioners are contextually conscious toward their individual training goals, to ensure they are travelling along the right path. John has created this excellent, thoroughly researched, educational and thought-provoking book that serves to represent an in-depth study of karate for civilian self-protection. I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to explore karate under the surface." Chris Denwood "We need more books like this: high value, precisely written, innovative and thought provoking. "Karate Beyond Kata" provides martial artists with a step-by-step diagnostic snd self-reflective algorithm providing practitioners with the door to evolve and adapt naturally within their own training syllabus and current mindset. Get it. I did!" Chris Hanson "John intelligently explores and dives deep into vital and at times controversial topics which are essential to karate's effectiveness and growth as a martial arts system. A must read for those who like to progress their understanding and breadth of karate knowledge." Leigh Simms
Author: Michael Cowie
Publisher:
Published: 2011-12-11
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9781326796211
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis short history of karate makes no claim to comprehensiveness. Its only purpose is to give the practitioner a broad idea of the origins of his or her art. The final chapter is intended to stimulate thought and reflection on what modern karate is, can be and should be.
Author: Patrick McCarthy
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2011-12-20
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 146290307X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Koryu Uchinadi readers have access, for the first time, to an extensive collection of the most important documents written by and about Okinawa's most famous karate and kobudo masters and their arts, as well as to photographs of kobujutsu katas of historical significance. This two–volume anthology includes previously untranslated texts by Chojun Miyagi (founder of Goju Ryu Karate), Kenwa Mabuni (founder of Shito Ryu Karate), Shinken Taira (founder of Ryukyu Kobudo), Choshin Chibana (founder of Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Karate), and Choki Motobu (the notorious scrapper who in his maturity went on to teach many who became great masters in their own right). Patrick McCarthy–with the able assistance of his wife, Yuriko McCarthy–provides expert translation and commentary based on his extensive research into these masters and the systems they founded, as well as into the establishment of the Okinawan karate tradition in the main islands of Japan.
Author: Gichin Funakoshi
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9784770003706
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Louis Frederic
Publisher:
Published: 2005-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780486444024
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom well-known forms such as ju-jutsu, karate, tae-kwon-do, aikido, t'ai-chi chu'an, and kung-fu to the less familiar practices of kyudo, kendo, and yabusame, this encyclopedic reference defines the terms and describes the moves, motivations, and contest rules for all of the major martial arts. Comprehensive and well-illustrated, its alphabetically arranged entries cover not only the technical and historical details of each martial art, but a wide range of weaponry, influential practitioners from Miyamoto Musashi to Bruce Lee, techniques such as ibuki and ki-ai, and concepts such as do, qi, shen, and wa. Hundreds of diagrams and drawings illustrate the finer points of all techniques. Cross references further clarify the relationships between the martial arts of one country and another and between related styles. Clear and detailed in its explanations, this is the book that no martial-arts enthusiast can do without.
