Best Karate

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: Kodansha
ISBN: 9780870117589
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.2

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1568364644
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

Dynamic Karate

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Karate
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description

Best Karate, Vol.1

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: National Geographic Books
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, Vol.6

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1568365357
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Fully described and illustrated in this volume are the widely practiced Bassal and Kanku kata from the JFA recommended group. The student learns fast and slow techniques, the dynamics of strength, how to turn weakness into strength, changing directions, jumping and going to ground.

Best Karate, Vol.10

Author: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1568365543
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The kata in this volume are at the advanced level and may be selected for examination above the grade of shodan. In Unsu, there are constant transformations, signified by the name meaning "Cloud Hands." All parts of the body are used as weapons, with feints and provocations leading to unique combination techniques and multi-directional kicks. Sochin is characterized by a certain solemnity and imperturbability. Using a very stable stance, muscular power is built up slowly in many movements, instantaneously in others, leading to a keen sense of timing for continuous attacks. Nijushiho offers training in the unique back-hand block (haishu uke). It requires integration of varying strengths and speed, and mastery can be seen in a smooth and unbroken flow of movements.

Karate-dō Nyūmon

Author: Gichin Funakoshi
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770018915
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 134

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

Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks

Author: Marc De Bremaeker
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462905587
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 674

Book Description
A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight! This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo, Capoeira, Jeet Kune Do, and more. In a self-defense situation, there is no room for defeat. Readers will learn how to unleash a devastating barrage of kicks to throw their opponents off guard and leave every match in victory. The Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter's repertoire. It contains thousands of photos and diagrams to show readers exactly how to perform all of the 89 kicks inside this book. Packed with full-color photos, detailed diagrams and a companion DVD featuring 50 of the most powerful kicks, this book is required reading for every martial artist who wants to sharpen and expand their kicking skills. You'll learn all about: Front Kicks Side Kicks Roundhouse Kicks Back Kicks Hook Kicks Crescent Kicks And many more!

Karate: The Art of Empty Hand Fighting

Author: Hidetaka Nishiyama
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 146292073X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
"The first complete and most authoritative book on the technique of unarmed self-defense…A fully illustrated manual giving step-by-step explanations of all the fundamentals of karate. --Robert Klaverkamp, UPI"

Bo, Karate Weapon of Self-defense

Author: Fumio Demura
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500197
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : ru
Pages : 188

Book Description
Fumio Demura covers stances, striking, blocking, combinations, sparring, and an entire bo kata.