Author : Yasushi Abe
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,29 MB
Release : 2011-05-28
Category : Japanese language
ISBN : 9781461198123
In this book, I will introduce traditional karate terminology and its technique. My intent is to aid current karate students' technical progress and deepen prospective students' interest in karate.
Author : Robin L. Rielly
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 10,73 MB
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1462902286
Complete Shotokan Karate is actually two books in one: a thorough history of Japanese karate in Asia and the United States, and an instructional manual for students of the Shotokan method. Part One outlines the history of karate from its probable origins in India (or perhaps Greece), and its transmission from China through Okinawa to Japan. Relevant aspects of Japanese history and culture, such as the samurai ethos and Zen, are emphasized. Part Two, profusely illustrated with over 600 clear black-and-white photographs and 20 line drawings, outlines instruction for kumite (sparring drills). Included are two-person drills such as the double-line drill and the circle drill which give practice in facing multiple opponents. Descriptions of many of these drills are not found in other English-language books. In addition, nine karate kata (forms) are presented, two of which, sochin and nijushiho, are rarely seen in print in English. The two parts of this exhaustive book--the first historical and philosophical, the second practical--combine to form one of the most comprehensive presentations of Shotokan karate available in English. Complete Shotokan Karate is an essential resource for all those interested in Japanese karate.
Author : Ashley P. Martin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 29,84 MB
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1472914139
An authoritative text supporting the newcomer to karate with all they need to know, up to black belt level. Packed with photographs detailing techniques and kata (the combinations of techniques students need to master to progress through the belts) this book is designed to take the student step by step through the progression of Shotokan Karate, taking each belt in turn. Photographs and clear instructions take you step by step through the kata. Karate is a martial art that focuses on the application of strikes using predominantly the hands and feet. It originated in Japan and has become popular throughout the world. There are many styles of karate but the most widely practised outside of Japan is Shotokan Karate. Training in karate is normally divided into three sections: the basic technique; kata, or sequencing of techniques to imaginary opponents; and kumite, the sparring done with an opponent. In total there are ten gradings to be passed in order to get a black belt - this, on average takes a student four years to attain. This book covers all the training needed to attain a black belt. This new edition includes brand new material on partner work, more grading tips to help you avoid making common mistakes, and new footwork diagrams to help you understand the movements better. An indispensable guide.
Author : Shojiro Koyama
Publisher : W H Allen
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 12,24 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Karate
ISBN : 9781852270018
Author : Dan Ivan
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,70 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Karate
ISBN : 9780865682108
In this book, the authors present karate in its original concept, a martial art borne from the need to survive. Survival against invaders, survival on the battle field, and in most instances, survival in life-and-death struggles. The writers are Dan Ivan and Paul Godshaw, two of the greatest authorities on the subject today. Ivan, for example, has black belts in karate, judo, aikido and kendo. He also took shotokan karate with Sensei Isao Obata. Godshaw, the regional director for the USA AAU program and chief referee for the AAU Karate Program of America, has also trained in many styles, including shotokan, wadoryu, kobudo, goju-ryu, itosu-kai, aikido and, of course, karate.
Author : 金澤弘和
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 16,81 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9784770028723
This title teaches all the various kumite techniques, and presents a systematic approach to applied kumite that is designed to provide essential information for match-style kumite and tournament kumite. Hirokazu Kanazawa is the renowned karate master in the world today, and a close disciple of Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate and founder of the Shotokan School. Having earned his impressive reputation in Hawaii, the mainland United States, and Europe as an official trainer for the Japan Karate Association, Kanazawa founded Shotokan Karate-do International
Author : Rod Butler
Publisher : Blue Island Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,3 MB
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Karate
ISBN : 9780954694715
Author : Mark I. Cramer
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 12,17 MB
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 162317239X
A concise yet comprehensive history of traditional Okinawan and Japanese karate, with biographies of the great karate masters This concise-yet-comprehensive history of traditional Okinawan and Japanese karate includes authoritative biographies of the great karate masters of the past and the philosophical issues they faced as karate changed and evolved. Bringing a fresh understanding to the study of the martial arts, Mark I. Cramer dispels many of the often-repeated martial-arts myths as he details the lineages of the modern styles of karate and describes the social, cultural, and political events that influenced them. While most books focus on a single style of karate or the biography of just one of the great teachers, this book offers a well-researched and detailed overview. By bringing all of this knowledge together in one volume, Cramer—an award-winning inductee into the USA Karate Federation’s Hall of Fame—fills a crucial gap.
Author : Peter Urban
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,40 MB
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1462901808
Learn the background of Japanese Karate along with the ins and outs of belonging to a dojo with this readable martial arts guide. The Japanese martial art of Karate is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and a philosophy. The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art examines each of these aspects--through the colorful legends, tales, and traditions that are associated with the art--and explains why educators and parents are becoming increasingly interested in karate. This karate book shows how karate training can change the lives of those who practice it, by giving them health, self-confidence, both physical and mental discipline, as well as calm maturity. This martial arts book includes information about: the dojo, the belt system, kata and jiu-kumite, potential and goals, famous dojo stories, Okinawan martial arts fighters, ninjutsu, and more!
Author : Chris Thompson
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 21,34 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781583942543
Once a student of karate obtains his or her black belt, what s next? For too many students, the black belt marks the end of serious training. In Black Belt Karate, noted karate instructor and 8th-dan black belt Chris Thompson explains that real yudansha (black belt level) is not just about physical prowess but about self-improvement, and that because of this, further study is vital for all students. The rank should not be the goal, Thompson says everyone has something more they can learn. Neither a beginner s guide nor a manual of advanced techniques, Black Belt Karate is both inspirational and informative for students of all levels. The book sheds light on the world of international karate, providing a solid history of the basic schools of karate and their development, and details the WKF (World Karate Federation) rules and traditions that govern the sporting element of the discipline. Drawing on years of study with senior sensei in Japan, Thompson describes every aspect of karate training in clear, simple language, including detailed exercises and stretches to warm up and cool down. Beautiful color photographs demonstrate step-by-step sequences of forms."
