Author: Graeme Lund Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462905595 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
The Essential Karate Book is an illustrated, informative guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves, 300 color photographs, and downloadable video, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers of this karate guide will learn about: The origins and history of karate Required behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks Preparing your body through warm ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!
Author: Marc De Bremaeker Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462905587 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 256
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 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!
Author: Masayuki Kukan Hisataka Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462902340 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
In Essential Shorinjiryu Karatedo, Masayuki Kukan Hisataka, ninth Dan Black Belt Karate master, introduces the highly innovative and effective Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo system. An integral system of Okinawan karate practiced for centuries, Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo is an evolving scientific martial art that incorporates elements from kung fu, Kudakajima Shishiryu bo jutsu, and Western and Asian medicine. In this detailed martial arts guide, Master Hisataka demonstrates the karate techniques, fighting combinations, and kata (preset forms) that have made him a leading international master of both karate and judo. It describes in detail basic karate strikes, kicks, and blocks, as well as the philosophy of yin-yang and the five elements and how that philosophy relates to fighting strategy and attitude. The history and development of karate from ancient times are covered in detail, with a focus on the Okinawan masters who brought karate to Japan. This book's 430 photographs show karate fighting techniques in action, illustrating a variety of effective striking combinations, counters, and three classical karate kata. This is also the first book in English to show the use of Supersafe protective equipment in martial arts training.
Author: Mas Oyama Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781402712876 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
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.
Author: Aidan Trimble Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1448118808 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 82
Book Description
This easy-to-follow guide is an essential reference for practitioners of all ages and abilities of this most popular martial art. Beginning with a chapter on breathing technique, this practical and detailed book goes on to reveal how to develop your energy-shout, the basic stances of Karate and how to accomplish the art of punching, blocking, kicking and striking, including all the must-know moves from the Knife-hand Block to the Roundhouse Kick. Each stance and movement is complimented with clear step-by-step photographs and includes a section on 'points to avoid' when practising each one. By demonstrating the key aspects of the basic technique and emphasising the need for a careful, classical approach to the practice of Karate, you will have all you need to know to practise the sport in safety. Coming from two of the UK's most respected and experienced competitors and teachers, this is the perfect guide for both new and improving students of Karate.
Author: Marc Tedeschi Publisher: ISBN: 9781953225184 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 0
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The essential text on the human body, as defined by Eastern and Western medicine. Comprehensive, easy to understand, and lavishly illustrated in full color. Specially designed for students, healing professionals, and martial artists.----- This unique book will familiarize healing practitioners and martial artists with basic concepts of the human body, as defined by both Western and Eastern medical traditions, allowing those engaged in healing and martial arts to develop a more complete, holistic, and scientifically forward-looking understanding of the body. Overviews of philosophical and conceptual underpinnings are followed by detailed drawings and diagrams of the body's internal systems, as seen by both traditions. Written in a clear and concise style, this beautiful and informative book presents information previously unavailable in any single text, making it an essential work for students, healing professionals, and martial artists. This lavishly illustrated book includes: Over 147 color drawings and 54 duotone photographs An easy-to-understand overview of Western anatomical concepts A detailed overview of Eastern medical principles, including information previously available only in specialized, costly medical texts A comprehensive listing of Oriental pressure points and meridians in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, cross-referenced to nerves, blood vessels, and other anatomical landmarks Twenty essential self-massage and revival techniques Detailed principles of pressure point fighting, as used in traditional Asian martial arts An essential text for students, healing professionals, and martial artists View sample pages, read book reviews, or get more information at marctedeschi.com -----Frequently used with: ESSENTIAL ACUPOINTS POSTER An exceptionally high-quality, 7-color poster illustrating the 400-plus acupoints and 14 meridians that are the basis of Eastern medicine and martial arts. Also highlights Qi-flow, Yin-Yang, 5 Phases, and martial targets. Designed by Marc Tedeschi as a companion to the book Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts, this unique and beautiful poster exhibits a level of accuracy, detail, and functionality unobtainable elsewhere. ISBN 0834805103-----
Author: Robin Rielly Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462903045 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
Are you ready to learn karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you intimidated by the unfamiliar terms of the powerful punches? With Karate Basics you'll become an expert in this martial art in no time! With Karate Basics you'll learn: The origins of karate—philosophy, history, and different branches of the martial art What really happens in a karate class—invaluable tips on choosing the right school, getting ready for your first class, and basic training methods The essential elements of the style—stances, blocks, thrusts and strikes, punches, and kicks How to complement your karate training with sparring drills and kata Effective ways to successfully progress in karate—creating a training program, testing for belt promotion, and an overview of competitions and tournaments Resources that can help you further develop your knowledge of and training in karate Whether you're considering taking up this martial art, or you've already started, Karate Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful in your practice.
Author: Graeme Lund Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 9780804841115 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
From the first enthusiastic kiai in the dojo to the solemn black belt presentation ceremony, students learn that karate is all about fitness, confidence, discipline and respect. The Essential Karate Book is an in-depth reference that will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction with 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate. A major strength of the book is the large number of diagrams provided in addition to the photographs. This is a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences.
Author: Kenji Tokitsu Publisher: Shambhala Publications ISBN: 1590309499 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 196
Book Description
Budo, the way of the martial arts, is at heart a path of spiritual cultivation and self-realization whose aim is to develop a strategic mind that makes combat unnecessary. Kenji Tokitsu explains the philosophy of karate as budo and looks deeply at the key concepts that are essential for developing the budo mind in karate practice. These concepts are: • distance and timing, • rhythm, anticipation, and intuition, • and the cultivation of explosive but focused energy. These concepts are difficult to teach, but mastering them is the ultimate goal of any true martial artist. Tokitsu expertly guides the reader through these elusive ideas with clarity and a practical view.
Author: Graeme Lund
Author: Marc De Bremaeker
Author: Mas Oyama
Author: Masayuki Kukan Hisataka
Author: Mas Oyama
Author: Aidan Trimble
Author: Marc Tedeschi
Author: Robin Rielly
Author: Graeme Lund
Author: Kenji Tokitsu