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Book Synopsis Karate Masters Volume 2 by : Jose M. Fraguas
Download or read book Karate Masters Volume 2 written by Jose M. Fraguas and published by Volumen. This book was released on 2006-10-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this second volume of the series, the author proudly presents "Karate Masters 2", with a new repertoire of historical figures, such as Mas Oyama, Keinosuke Enoeda, Richard Kim, Shinpo Matayoshi, Tsutomu Ohshima, Yoshiaki Ajari, Goshi Yamaguchi, and other world-recognized professional martial artists.
Book Synopsis Karate's Modern Masters by : George R. Parulski
Download or read book Karate's Modern Masters written by George R. Parulski and published by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary. This book was released on 1985 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Secrets of the Martial Arts Masters by :
Download or read book Secrets of the Martial Arts Masters written by and published by Kaizen Quest. This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of the Martial Arts Masters has made martial arts history by bringing together martial arts masters and grandmasters from throughout the world, from all martial arts style to share their teachings, stories, secrets, techniques, philosophy, and the deeper wisdom of the martial arts. This series has brought together 65 martial arts masters in 3 volumes containing over 1,100 pages of martial arts teachings.Secrets of the Martial Arts Masters has brought together martial arts masters from the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Mexico, South America, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Korea, China, and India to share intriguing martial arts secrets, teachings, knowledge, and wisdom to improve your life and your martial arts training! Volume I includes teachings from: GM Fumio Demura, GM Chuck Norris, Shihan Bohdi Sanders, Master Doug Marcaida, GM Richard Norton, Sifu Al Dacascos, Master Silvio Simac, GM Barry Boughton, GM Dana Abbott, Hanshi James Herndon, GM Dan Tosh, Master Adrian Paul, GM David Brown, GM Bob Gomez, Master John Duncan, GM Kevin Cullen, GM Jerry Piddington, GM Mark Shuey, GM Steve Cooper, GM Richard Hackworth, GM Terrence Shea, and Master Cheryl Wheeler Sanders. And he foreword is written by GM Eric Lee! These martial arts great share their deep insights in this amazing book of martial arts wisdom and knowledge!This is one book series that you will absolutely want to have in your martial arts library! No matter how long you have been a martial artist, there will be many things in these teachings that you have not heard before and which will give you much needed insight into the martial arts.Whether you are a martial arts student, instructor, enthusiast, military personnel, or law enforcement officer, you will want to take these teachings to heart and integrate them into your daily life. Some of these teachings may just save your life!If there is a martial artist, warrior, member of the military, law enforcement officer, or anyone interested in self-defense in your life, THIS is the perfect gift for them. This is a MUST READ for every martial artist!
Book Synopsis Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters by : Shosh Nagamine
Download or read book Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters written by Shosh Nagamine and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available for the first time in English, Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters, the late Shoshin Nagamine's groundbreaking work, recounts the legacy and life histories of Okinawa's greatest martial artists. In addition to profiles of the legendary tegumi wrestlers, Nagamine-sensei features many of the world's great karate masters, including the founder of the core styles from which modern karate sprang. Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters corrects historical inaccuracies surrounding Okinawan martial arts and brings alive the greatest of the great masters. In this seminal martial arts history and biography, Nagamine-sensei presents the martial legacy of the Okinawan people and, to complement and emphasize what is of greatest importance in these tales and life histories, concludes with detailed instructions for the practice of zazen (sitting meditation). Already a classic in the Japanese edition, Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters is a must-read for all karate and tegumi enthusiasts, practitioners and researchers alike.
Book Synopsis The History of Karate and the Masters Who Made It by : Mark I. Cramer
Download or read book The History of Karate and the Masters Who Made It written by Mark I. Cramer and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Legends of the Martial Arts Masters by : Susan Lynn Peterson
Download or read book Legends of the Martial Arts Masters written by Susan Lynn Peterson and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the ages, cunning and brave heroes have reached deep inside themselves to find the strength to triumph over long odds. Aspiring black belts will love this action-packed collection of twenty-six stories about the great heroes of the martial arts and their many paths to victory. The stories include the tales of: The legendary Bruce Lee--Kung Fu master and greatest martial artist of his time Miyamoto Musashi--the "greatest swordsman in history" and the author of the Book of Five Rings Jackie Chan--a dyslexic boy, abandoned at age seven who grew up to be a martial arts film star Mu-lan--the brave daughter who went to battle for the good of her family These exciting tales of thrilling fights and wily strategies span the wide world of martial arts--from Aikido, Karate, Kung Fu, Sumo, and Jujitsu to Brazilian Capoeira, Israeli Krav Maga, Korean Tae-kwon-do, Japanese Kyudo, and Thailand's Muay Thai, even the Zen-focused tea ceremony which teaches the discipline martial artists require to succeed. Filled with incredible action and amazing feats of daring and skill, Legends of the Martial Arts Masters will inspire readers of all ages with stories of courage, endurance and self-discovery.
Book Synopsis Shotokan Karate Kata by : Joachim Grupp
Download or read book Shotokan Karate Kata written by Joachim Grupp and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2002 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kata is fighting, self-defence, precision and dynamic force all in one. It represents a fascinating multitude of logical, sequential techniques, with which the Karateka can demonstrate what he can do regarding his body control, powers of persuasion, perfection and fighting spirit. The repertoire of Shotokan Karate contains 26 Kata in all. The Master Kata described in this work belong to the advanced part of the repertoire and carry on from the 17 basic and advanced Kata introduced in Volume 1. This then completes the list of all the Shotokan Karate Kata. There are 9 Kata with Bunkai in this book: Sochin, Meikyo, Chinte, KankuSho, Wankan, Ji'in, Jitte, Gankaku, Unsu. There are approximately 600 photographs and detailed descriptions, which allow a deeper understanding of the Kata and their application. Armed with this information, it should be easy now for the Karateka to be able to improve himself in his routine training, grading tests and competition.
Book Synopsis Shito Ryu Masters by : Jose M. Fraguas
Download or read book Shito Ryu Masters written by Jose M. Fraguas and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the wisdom, curiosity and sharp insights that have brought thousands of readers to his "Karate Series," the author looks at some of the world's greatest Shito Ryu masters and inspiring leaders going through internal struggles and own limitations to finally build a strong inner character through the practice of the art of Karate-do. This volume includes a repertoire of exclusive interviews with legendary figures of the different branches of the Shito Ryu style such as the sons of the founder, Kenei Mabuni and Kenzo Mabuni, Shigeru Sawabe, Yashunari Ishimi, Shoko Sato, Genzo Iwata, Sadaaki Sakagami, Yuishi Negishi, Fumio Demura, Kunio Mu- rayama, and legendary masters like Ryusho Sakagami, Teruo Hayashi, Yoshimine Inoue and Yoshinao Nanbu, amongst many others. The many threads of traditional Shito Ryu karate technique, philosophy and tradition are woven together in this classic work. In this definitive book about the greatest Shito Ryu masters, old and new interviews have been gathered to present an integrated and complete view of the of the system developed by the late Grandmaster Kenwa Mabuni. This book contains intriguing thoughts, fascinating personal details, hid- den histories, and inspiring philosophies, as each master reveals his true love for the art and a deep understanding of every facet associated with the practice and spirit of Shito Ryu Karate-do as a way of life.
Download or read book Karate Masters written by Jose M. Fraguas and published by . This book was released on 2010-10-10 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Karate Masters" Volumen 5 gathers a new repertoire of historical figures, such as Hideo Ochi, Yoshimi Inoue, Sadaaki Sakagami, Masaru Miura, Genzo Iwata, Katsuhiro Tsuyama, Yasuyoshi Saito, Nobuaki Kanazawa, etc, the many threads of traditional karate are woven together.
Book Synopsis Okinawan Karate by : Christopher Clarke
Download or read book Okinawan Karate written by Christopher Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-24 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Okinawan Karate: A History of Styles and Masters, Volume 1: Shuri-te and Shorin-ryu" is the most comprehensive and complete book available on the origins of Okinawan Shuri-te and Shorin-ryu karate, with descriptions of the various branches, detailed biographies of the major Okinawan Shuri-te/Shorin-ryu masters from ancient times to today, analytical assessments of some of their accomplishments, and numerous photos and illustrations. This book is a "must-have" for all serious martial arts students.
Book Synopsis Grappling Masters by : Jose M. Fraguas
Download or read book Grappling Masters written by Jose M. Fraguas and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grappling took the wolrd of martial arts by storm in the early 1990s with the advent of the UFC and other no-holds-barred events, and quickly became one of the most popular figthing methods in the world. In Grappling Masters, through conversations with historical figures such as Helio Gracie, Gene LeBell and Wally Jay, and numerous current wolrd-class masters such as Rorion Gracie, Gokor Chivichyan, Oleg Taktarov, Rickson Gracie and Mike Swain, the many threads of grappling learning, legend and lore are woven together to present a complete and integrated view of this eclectic art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. For the first time, interviews with some of the world's top grappling masters have been gathered together in one book. No matter how well you think you know these masters, you haven't truly experienced their wit, wisdom, and insight until you have read Grappling Masters
Book Synopsis The Ancient Martial Art of Hwarang Do by : Joo Bang Lee
Download or read book The Ancient Martial Art of Hwarang Do written by Joo Bang Lee and published by . This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Karate Masters Volume 4 by : Jose M. Fraguas
Download or read book Karate Masters Volume 4 written by Jose M. Fraguas and published by . This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fourth volume, new interviews with the world's top Karate master have been gathered to present an integrated and complete view of the empty-handed art of fighting,philosophy, and self-defense.
Book Synopsis Okinawan Karate: a History of Styles and Masters by : Christopher M. Clarke
Download or read book Okinawan Karate: a History of Styles and Masters written by Christopher M. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Okinawan Karate: A History of Styles and Masters, Volume 2: Fujian Antecedents, Naha-te, Goju-ryu and Other Styles" is the most comprehensive and complete book available on the origins of the Okinawan karate styles that emerged from the Fujian Southern Shaolin boxing styles. It contains a thorough historical description of the Ryukyu kingdom's relations with both China and Japan; the background of the Fujian Southern Shaolin Temple and the various styles of Chinese martial arts that emerged from that lineage; the influence of Fujian boxing on the two great Naha-te styles of Goju-ryu and Uechi-ryu as well as the history of those styles and their major branches and masters; and the histories of Isshin-ryu, Kojo-ryu, Ryuei-ryu, and Motobu Udundi (Gotente). In each case, the book provides analytical assessments of the style's characteristics, descriptions of their curricula, and critical assessments of the accomplishments and controversies surrounding some of their great masters. This book is lavishly illustrated with photos, art work, maps, tables and charts, including a detailed description of the social and court ranks of the Ryukyu kingdom. Its footnotes provide access to a wide array of sources in English, Chinese, and Japanese--including available videos on the styles and masters, where available--for those who wish to learn more. As the companion to Volume One on Shuri-te and Shorin-ryu, this book is a "must-have" for all serious martial arts students.
Book Synopsis Bruce Tegner's Complete Book of Self-Defense by : Bruce Tegner
Download or read book Bruce Tegner's Complete Book of Self-Defense written by Bruce Tegner and published by Thomas Reed Publications. This book was released on 1975-04-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains and illustrates in step-by-step photographs all the self-defense movements used in the Oriental fighting arts
Book Synopsis Shotokan Masters by : Jose M. Fraguas
Download or read book Shotokan Masters written by Jose M. Fraguas and published by . This book was released on 2006-10-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legendary masters of the teachings of Grandmaster and founder Gichin Funakoshi, like Tsutomu Ohshima, Masatoshi Nakayama, Taiji Kase, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Teruyuki Okazaki, Takayuki Mikami, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Keinosuke Enoeda and others contemporaries, openly talk about their struggles and training in the art of the "empty hand."
Download or read book Karate Masters written by Jose Fraguas and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-31 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through conversations with many historical figures such as Osamu Ozawa, Teruo Hayashi, Kenzo Mabuni, Masatoshi Nakayama, and numerous current world-class masters such as Hirokazu Kanazawa, Fumio Demura, Takayuki Mikami, Teruyuki Okazaki, Morio Higaonna, Hidetaka Nishiyama, James Yabe, Tak Kubota, Bill Dometrich, Dan Ivan, and Stan Schmidt, the many threads of karate learning, lore, and legend are woven together to present an integrated and complete view of the empty-handed art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. Containing information that has not appeared anywhere else, the interviews contain intriguing thoughts, fascinating personal details, hidden history, and revealing philosophies.
