Best Karate, Vol.1

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: Vertical Inc
ISBN: 1568364636
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
All the basic points of karate arranged systematically for effective learning, step by step--the parts of the body used as natural weapons, the stances, how to block, how to attack, introduction to the kata and to kumite. The fundamentals as presented in this volume, briefly but accurately, are the distillation of the author's forty-six years' experience in this art of self-defense. As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.

Best Karate: Comprehensive

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: Kodansha
ISBN: 9780870113178
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and "kumite" practicedy the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of annstructor of the Association executing a certain technique.

Best Karate, Vol.3

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1568365349
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In kumite (sparring) basic techniques are sharpened and body movement and distancing acquired through practical application. This volume explains the types and meaning of kumite and the relation between jiyu kumite and basic training in fundamentals. Demonstrated by instructors of the Japan Karate Association. As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.

Best Karate, Vol.5

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1568364725
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Kata, the formal exercises of karate training, were the essence of practice in Okinawa and China, and are the core training method even today.Detailed here in 1500 sequential photos are the five Heian and three Tekki kata, mastery of which is necessary to attain first dan. Demonstrated by the author and Yoshiharu Osaka.

Best Karate

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: Kodansha
ISBN: 9780870113246
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Best Karate

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
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Languages : en
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Practical Karate Volume 1

Author: Donn F. Draeger
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462905161
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
"Simple, clear, easy to learn…Dispenses with hours of needed to practice for the professional…Outstanding primer on self–defense." — Marine Corps Gazette Practical Karate: Fundamentals of Self–Defense is the first volume in the classic six–volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Written for those too busy to devote hours a day to Karate training, it is a serious introduction to the basic elements of self defense. Excerpts from Practical Karate: "The secrets of self–defense can be summed up in the proverbs: 'a wise man avoids danger’ and 'to run away is the best way to win.' Yet, sometimes you are not able to choose these courses. I select here several techniques which you will be able to master with comparative ease, thus protecting yourself more effectively against any unarmed assailant." – M.Nakayama "Properly learned karate response will teach you to face emergency attack situations or to run—both with confidence. The few minutes a day you spend in practice will never be wasted." – Don Draeger

Best Karate

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
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Languages : en
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Best Karate, Vol.11

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: Vertical Inc
ISBN: 1568365365
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The three advanced kata in this book are a challenge to the performer's level of maturity. From the smooth and flowing movements of Gojushiho Dai through the transformations in the equally long Gojushiho Sho to the serene and mellow Meikyo kata, both the techniques learned in the basic kata and more sophisticated tactics call on the deepest reserves of balance, coordination, timing and technical skill.

Black Belt

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Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.