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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 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the acclaimed success of the first three volumes of Karate Masters, the author proudly presents "Karate Masters 4." In this fourth volume, new interviews with the world's top Karate masters have been gathered to present an integrated and complete view of the empty-handed art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense.
Download or read book Karate Masters written by Jose M. Fraguas and published by Empire Books. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the acclaimed success of the "Karate Masters" series, the author presents "Karate Masters" Volume 5. With a new repertoire of historical figures, such as Hideo Ochi, Yoshimi Inoue, Sadaaki Sakagami, Masaru Miura, Genzo Iwata, Katsuhiro Tsuyama, Yasuyoshi Saito, Nobuaki Kanazawa, Jerry Figgiani and legendary Okinawa masters like Kensei Taba, Takeshi Tamaki, Masahiko Tokashiki and Toshihiro Oshiro, amongst others, the many threads of traditional karate learning, lore, and legend are woven together. In this final volume, new interviews have been gathered to present an integrated and complete view of the empty-handed art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. This volume contains intriguing thoughts, fascinating personal details, hidden 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 the Japanese and Okinawan art of Karate-do as a way of life. It's a detailed reference work, and a "must have" addition to your personal library.
Book Synopsis Karate-dō Nyūmon by : Gichin Funakoshi
Download or read book Karate-dō Nyūmon written by Gichin Funakoshi and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 1994 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to karate teaches both the physical training and the mentalhilosophy necessary for karate mastery. The book also provides the completeistory of karate.
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 190 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 Karate Master Isekai: Volume 4 by : D.P
Download or read book Karate Master Isekai: Volume 4 written by D.P and published by J-Novel Club. This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the karateka defeats the Orc Mafia’s summoner and his fearsome Ifrit, an assassin comes to claim his head: an elf warrior wielding a martial art known as High Elf Magic Jujutsu! And yet, it doesn’t seem like our hero’s would-be assassin is truly out for blood... Will the karate master survive and learn his foe’s true motivations? Or will he succumb to his nimble opponent’s joint locks and air blades in their clash of refined techniques?
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 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 At the Feet of a Himalayan Master Volume 4 by : Prakash Keshaviah
Download or read book At the Feet of a Himalayan Master Volume 4 written by Prakash Keshaviah and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The narrators in this volume include a Navy veteran turned computer programmer analyst, a dutiful housewife bored by her humdrum life, a young schoolboy eager to learn yoga and a purposeless college graduate with an unhealthy lifestyle.
Book Synopsis The Martial Arts Book by : Laura Scandiffio
Download or read book The Martial Arts Book written by Laura Scandiffio and published by Annick Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history and philosophy of the various martial arts and how they have evolved to today's practice.
Book Synopsis Karate: The Art of Empty Hand Fighting by : Hidetaka Nishiyama
Download or read book Karate: The Art of Empty Hand Fighting written by Hidetaka Nishiyama and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting is the definitive guide to Shotokan Karate--the most widely practiced style of Karate--and has inspired millions of Karate practitioners worldwide. Authored by one of the great masters of the art, Hidetaka Nishiyama, this book is a classic, groundbreaking work on the sport of Karate, and one of the first published in English. An Olympic sport, Karate is today practiced by over 100 million people worldwide. Nishiyama began his training under the instruction of Gichin Funakoshi, the legendary founder of Shotokan Karate. He helped establish the Japan Karate Association and, as head of the JKA's instructors training program, was instrumental in bringing Karate to the U.S. and other Western countries. When he arrived, he proceeded to train the first great generation of Karate instructors spawning a whole new generation of martial artists. Highly accessible and richly illustrated with over 1,000 photographs, this book is a comprehensive manual with step-by-step instructions to all the basic movements and techniques of Karate. Topics covered include: A brief history of Karate Theories and principles of the martial art Effective training and exercise methods Karate techniques including stances, blocks and attacks Defenses against weapons With a new foreword by Ray Dalke, who trained under Nishiyama and, at 8th Dan, is the highest ranking American in Shotokan Karate, Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting provides analyses from the standpoint of physics, physiology, philosophy, and body dynamics. The book's techniques apply to all styles of the martial art and is a valuable reference for any Karateka--stressing Nishiyama's lesson that mastery of the basics is not the end but merely the beginning of a lifelong journey.
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 The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate by : Gichin Funakoshi
Download or read book The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate written by Gichin Funakoshi and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legendary 20 guiding principles of karate penned by Funakoshi have been circulating for years but have never been published until now. Accompanied by rare photos and original calligraphy, this long-awaited treatise is a provocative and long overdue read for martial arts enthusiasts and followers of karate.
Download or read book Best Karate written by Masatoshi Nakayama and published by Kodansha. This book was released on 1989 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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.
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."
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!
Author :Dan Anderson Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781729695012 Total Pages :336 pages Book Rating :4.6/5 (95 download)
Book Synopsis American Freestyle Karate by : Dan Anderson
Download or read book American Freestyle Karate written by Dan Anderson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-11-22 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Freestyle Karate - A Guide To Sparring has been the classic text of free-sparring since its initial publication in 1980. With this 40th anniversary edition, this book has expanded to become even a greater reference work for any martial artist of any style, system of fighting or sport. With over 300 pages and 1,000 photos, this is the complete guide for the new millennium! The most comprehensive book ever to be written on the subject of free-sparring just got better!
