KARATE-DO: Traditional Training for All Styles, 2Ed
KARATE-DO: Traditional Training for All Styles, 2Ed

Author: Kevin Seiler

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2009-05-25

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 0557024196

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Karate-do evolved as a martial art in Okinawa, where it was nurtured bycenturies of Okinawan culture and innovation. What inspired the ancientmasters to develop these martial techniques and practices was the humaninstinct for self-preservation, not a desire for entertainment or sportingcompetition. Traditional Karate-do should be practiced with this in mind.Here you will find a complete personal training handbook to supplementtraining in any Karate-do system or other martial art style. This 2nd Edition is fully revised and greatly expanded. Featuresinclude martial philosophy, theory and practice; optimizing nutrition;physical training; and strategic studies. Bruce Lee advised all martialartists to âAbsorb what is usefulâ and every martial artist will findsomething of value here. The authors sincerely hope this book will inspireyou to train even more diligently, and that the experiences and researchshared here will be useful on your lifelong journey as a martial artist.

Heian Shodan
Heian Shodan

Author: Steve A. Wilson, Jr.

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2013-04-29

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781484116357

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CKA Karate Kata books have great information that is organized in a simple, easy to understand and easy to follow format. This book contains extensive photos of the front and side view of the kata including a detailed description of each move. The kata application is organized in the same way, very detailed yet very easy to understand and see. Included are descriptions and pictures for all of the basic moves in the kata. CKA Karate has created a high quality kata book with attention to details and upholds the quality of martial arts. Information in this book has come from years of study and practice within multiple traditional Shotokan associations worldwide. CKA Karate maintains the high standards of the traditional karate world, while incorporating modern studies of kinesiology, sports medicine, and applied sciences. CKA Karate Instructors have years of training with blood, sweat and tears. Our instructors have trained around the world with the best instructors that we could find to bring this information to you in a clear, detailed manner, yet true to the tradition of Shotokan Karate-Do. For more information about CKA Karate and to preview this book online please visit: www.ckakaratebooks.com

Four Shades of Black
Four Shades of Black

Author: Gavin Mulholland

Publisher: Summersdale

Published: 2008-04-07

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0857654071

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‘The secrets of karate are contained in the kata,’ said the masters of old. What did they mean? For many years, people have struggled to understand where padwork, grappling, ground-fighting and even high kicks fit into traditional karate. While many people understand the purpose of individual kata, this book demonstrates how the various kata work together to create a logical fight progression from stand-up striking to close-quarter grappling and groundfighting. Four Shades of Black decodes the kata in a radically different way, revealing how the traditional arts set out to develop a complete and rounded fighter. If you think you know karate, think again.

Karate-dō Nyūmon
Karate-dō Nyūmon

Author: Gichin Funakoshi

Publisher: Kodansha International

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9784770018915

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This introduction to karate teaches both the physical training and the mentalhilosophy necessary for karate mastery. The book also provides the completeistory of karate.

Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate
Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate

Author: Pat McCarthy

Publisher: Black Belt Communications

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780897501132

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Pat McCarthy, a shorinji-ryu stylist and triple-crown winner of the North American Karate Championships in 1974, demonstrates 11 karate kata. A detailed history of Okinawan karate and biographies of 37 of its greatest patriarchs are also included.