Mas Oyama's Classic Karate


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The worlds greatest karate master, and the founder of modern day karate, Mas Oyama, reveals his philosophy and technique for practicing one of the worlds greatest martial arts. With more than 1,300 photos that break down each movement and exercise, the Master describes every important aspect of karate.




Mas Oyama's Essential Karate


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The techniques and philosophy of the world-renowned master. More than 1,300 photos make this the world's most complete guidebook.




Karate School


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Photographs and step-by-step instructions explain the basic techniques of karate, providing information on making different types of fists, mastering defensive moves, becoming an expert on the Kata, free sparring, and other related topics.




Vital Karate


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Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate


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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.




Perfect Karate


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Zen in the Martial Arts


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"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum. Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.




Advanced Karate


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Mas Oyama's karate as practiced in Japan


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A complete, fully illustrated, instructional guide to all aspects of the Japanese art of self-defense, useful to both beginners and the advanced student




Chasing the American Dream


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