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Okinawan Kobudo

Author : Andrea Guarelli
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1634509625
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book Okinawan Kobudo written by Andrea Guarelli and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago was the birthplace of two methods of self-defense now practiced worldwide: Okinawan Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu, known as Okinawan Kobudo. Kobudo is the study of weapons adapted from the tools of farming and fishing. Okinawan Kobudo reveals, for the first time through print and photographs, the rich history and techniques of this most prestigious martial art known worldwide as Matayoshi. Andrea Guarelli traces the history of Matayoshi Kobudo, explores the background of each weapon, and demonstrates the form and technique of practice through rare photos, many of which the author took while a student of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei (1921–1997). Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Okinawan Karate: Teachers, Styles & Secret Techniques, Revised & Expanded Second Edition: Master Version

Author : Mark D Bishop
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0244145954
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Okinawan Karate: Teachers, Styles & Secret Techniques, Revised & Expanded Second Edition: Master Version written by Mark D Bishop and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Progression is a positive trait, as long as one keeps in touch with the past and has a staple backdrop to focus or fall back on. Although the Revised Expanded Third Edition contains all the wording and photographs that are reproduced in both the first edition, as well as this Revised and Expanded Second Edition, it comparatively represents a step into what was, for these latter two books, the future. The year 2019, in which I am writing this foreword, represents respectively 30 years and 20 years into the future since the publication of these two books, so I think this faithful reproduction of the Master Version by Q&I Publications is well timed. For some readers it might bring about nostalgia, for others it might be an eye-opener into a world that is not always truthfully represented, due to commercial or other reasons. For the teachers who I interviewed and have been embodied herein, I hope this Master Version will remain a testament into how they wished to be represented for time immemorial.

My Way of Kobudo

Author : Sam Moledzki
Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 1460275535
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book My Way of Kobudo written by Sam Moledzki and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-08-26 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My Way Of Kobudo" Book One is an introduction of various Okinawan and Japanese ancient Martial Arts weapons including the Bo; Tonfa; Kama; Sai and the Nunchaku Kata (patterns/forms) along with some appropriate analysis of the weapons suitable for the beginner to advance level practitioners. www.shitoryu.org

The Best of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series - Book One

Author : Shihan Nishiuchi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781478735076
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book The Best of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series - Book One written by Shihan Nishiuchi and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-18 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thank you for your interest in Okinawan kobudo. As you may already know, Okinawan kobudo comes mostly from farmer and fishermen tools such as the hoe, sickles, bo staff and the handle from stone grain mills (tonfa) and the nunchaku from the skin of the hemp plant to make clothes or from a hand thrasher to separate soybeans from their shell. Every country, including your country, has or had very similar farming and fishermen tools. The shape may be different but you can perhaps use your own country's tools for practice. You don't necessarily need to have farming tools from Okinawa, and you can still practice kobudo. That is the most strong point of kobudo. Now, don't make too hard of a schedule to learn, you must enjoy practicing. If you study and practice well with the weapons, then your movement will be very natural and your body will become one with the tools (weapons) and the movement. I hope you have enjoyed this book. As long as you don't hit yourself with your own weapons, you can have a lot of fun!

The Best of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series

Author : Shihan Nishiuchi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780986373619
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book The Best of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series written by Shihan Nishiuchi and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dynamic martial arts instructional weapons book by world renowned Okinawan martial arts weapons master Shihan Nishiuchi on the Nunchaku. This book is one of a series authored by him. Additional books in the series are Bo (staff), Kama (Sickles), Sai, Tonfa, Kuwa (hoe), Eyeku (Oar), Shu-chu (Tecchu/Tee naka), Timbei (Shield & Short sword), Nuntee, and Traditional martial artists manors. Also Japanese Samurai Sword: there are three series available. Instructional DVDs are available for each weapons.Both the books and the DVDs are finely detailed with clear instructions.Learn from the best!

Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts Volume 1

Author : Patrick McCarthy
Publisher : PeriplusEdition
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts Volume 1 written by Patrick McCarthy and published by PeriplusEdition. This book was released on 1999-06 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring original writings by the founders of some of the world's most popular karate styles, this volume includes untranslated texts by Miyagi Chojun, Mabina Kenwa, Motobu Choki - each of them founders of their own schools of karate."

Okinawan Martial Traditions: Te, Tode, Karate, Karatedo, Kobudo - Vol. 3

Author : Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al.
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1893765423
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Okinawan Martial Traditions: Te, Tode, Karate, Karatedo, Kobudo - Vol. 3 written by Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-06 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you like to obtain from your research and practice of an Okinawan martial art? For an academic, it would be to obtain historical and cultural facts and details. For a practitioner, it would be to gain expertise in the combative skills. If you’re interested in both, this first of a three-volume anthology is assembled for your convenience to facilitate your endeavors. These volumes assemble a wealth of material originally published during the two decades when the Journal of Asian Martial Arts was in print. Hundreds of pages and photographs present the richness of Okinawan martial traditions, from the original combatives to those influenced by Chinese and mainland Japanese martial art styles. The variety of topics shown in the table of contents indicate the depth and breath in the chapters, along with the authors who are well-known for their meticulous research and practical skills in specific arts. These three volumes dive deep into the history and culture of Okinawan martial arts. You’ll find coverage of the actual artifacts—the material culture related to weaponry and training methods. Instructions from the masters details both open-hand techniques as well as with weapons. The chapters offer insights into “the lives of many masters over the past few centuries, giving the raison d’être for these unique fighting arts—their reason for being. Many streams of arts have contributed to the martial traditions found on the small island: Naha-te, Shuri-te, Fukien White Crane, Shorin, Goju, Motobu, Shotokan, Isshin, Kyokushin, Pwang Gai Noon, Shito, Uechi, and the list continues … Along with the various styles come the associated training methods, such as conditioning exercises with weights and creatively designed apparatus, such as the punching post (makiwara), or stone lever and stone padlockshaped weights. Some become battle-hardened by active and passive breaking of objects (tameshiwari), including wooden boards, baseball bats, rocks, and ice. The extensive use of weaponry is found in many Okinawan styles, often associated with their farming and fishing occupations. Such a blend of history and culture make the Okinawan fighting traditions a fascinating field of study. Besides being such vital sources of information, these three volumes will prove enjoyable reading and permanent at-hand reference sources in your library.

Okinawan Kobudo Martial Arts

Author : Qiáng ZǏmò
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (219 download)

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Download or read book Okinawan Kobudo Martial Arts written by Qiáng ZǏmò and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Okinawan Kobudo is a martial art that has its origins in Okinawa, Japan, which is one of the Ryukyu Islands. It emphasizes the utilization of a variety of traditional weapons, frequently agricultural implements that were modified for self-defense in eras where conventional weaponry was prohibited. The following are frequent instruments employed in Okinawan Kobudo: Bo (staff) Sai (truncheon-like weapon with a pronged head) Tonfa (handled weapon resembling a police baton) Nunchaku (a pair of sticks connected by a chain or rope) Kama (sickle) Eku (oar) Tekko (metal knuckles) Aside from drills, forms (kata), and sparring exercises, Okinawan Kobudo instruction typically consists of the study of offensive and defensive techniques utilizing these weapons. Okinawan Kobudo is frequently studied in conjunction with or as an adjunct to karate or other empty-hand martial arts regimens, given that both sports have their origins in the Okinawan martial arts tradition

Okinawan Karate (Kobudo & Te) Teachers, Styles and Secret Techniques: Expanded Third Edition

Author : Mark D Bishop
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0244054843
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Okinawan Karate (Kobudo & Te) Teachers, Styles and Secret Techniques: Expanded Third Edition written by Mark D Bishop and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time moves on, cultures change with the twists of history and secret arts are lost. To understand the essence of karate, kobudo and te is to read and digest this work. To devour the mysteries of the secret principles it records is to dwell in a former time, only then will the reader know the true meanings of what the masters passed on. This book was a classic of the 20th century and, with the passing of time, is now considered to be an historic record for the modern era; both a time capsule and an integrated tool of knowledge transmission. Also featuring contributions from the latest breed of expert researchers, this Expanded Third Edition keeps the original version alive in its entirety, while bringing the Okinawan karate world up to date, as it expands into an ever-increasing international world. Be warned though, it also answers questions that have not been asked until now and topics that could not have been discussed, while expanding on newly debatable issues. This is what the masters were really saying

Matayoshi Kobudo

Author : Kimo Wall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780950225210
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Matayoshi Kobudo written by Kimo Wall and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Zen Kobudo

Author : Mark Bishop
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462901484
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Zen Kobudo written by Mark Bishop and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kobudo, the famous armed Okinawan fighting art that utilizes common farming implements in combat, and Te, the ancient Okinawan art of armed and unarmed combat, are two of the world's most widely practiced yet least-understood martial arts. This book studies the individual Kobudo and Te systems as they are practiced in Okinawa today and discusses their various histories and the lives of the masters who have most influenced them. Spiritualism in the Okinawan arts is also covered in detail, as the author masterfully describes the mix of Zen and native beliefs that are vital to these arts, yet a component that has been all but ignored by previous researchers. In addition, this is the first work to discuss anthropological theories on Okinawa and the development of fighting arts there from the Stone Age. This complete and wide–ranging study of Okinawan weaponry, history, and training is the ultimate guide to these important fighting arts.

Okinawan Weaponry, Hidden Methods, Ancient Myths of Kobudo & Te

Author : Mark D Bishop
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1326916742
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Okinawan Weaponry, Hidden Methods, Ancient Myths of Kobudo & Te written by Mark D Bishop and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work clearly defines and catalogues the fifty historical hand-held weapons that were used in Okinawa Prefecture and the Ryukyu Islands from the dawn of its history. It show the stages of development and introduction of these weapons to the islands and how they affected the culture through the ages. The 'standard five' popular weapons of the modern era (bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku & kama) are described in detail with many scale drawings, but surprisingly, it clearly shows the influence of bladed weapons, such as the curved sword. Firearms also made a huge contribution to Ryukyuan weapon development, so these are also introduced in their historical context. Most surprising is the contextual detail of the historic eras, such as the affects of the Satsuma Invasion of the Ryukyu Islands in 1609 & the dissolution of the monarchy in 1879. Contrary to popular myth, between these years Okinawans did not adopt farmers tools for self protection, for quite a different history is revealed herein.

Kobudo Bo-Jutsu

Author : Helmut Kogel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781841261720
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Kobudo Bo-Jutsu written by Helmut Kogel and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bo-Jutsu is a martial art of traditional Japanese longstick fighting. This special martial art has its originon the Ryu Kyu Islands of Okinawa. In Kobudo - Bo-Jutsu,the beginner will find a systematic introduction into thebasics of Bo fighting techniques. The advanced studentwill get important insights into training instructions,and ......

Wandering Along the Way of Okinawan Karate

Author : Giles Hopkins
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1623174481
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Wandering Along the Way of Okinawan Karate written by Giles Hopkins and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal, philosophical, and historical exploration of Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate written by an experienced master. In Wandering Along the Way of Okinawan Karate, Giles Hopkins draws on his fifty years of martial arts experience to take the reader on a journey through the meaning of kata (form) and bunkai (application) in Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate. Hopkins offers his personal reflections on the enigma of karate kata while explaining many of its little-understood applications. With skill and insight into kata's connection to nature, the book addresses key topics such as why some movements are done slowly while others are fast, the significance of steps and turns, and the role of tradition in karate. The purpose of kata solo patterns is to solidify specific self-defense techniques. Contrary to the commonly held belief that kata techniques can have multiple interpretations, Hopkins argues that kata embodies specific martial principles that must be followed rigorously for it to be truly effective. He also reveals the spiritual dimensions of martial arts by explaining its deep connection to nature. Providing new understanding of kata structure, themes, and martial art principles, Hopkins sheds light on the practitioner's journey.

Okinawan Karate

Author : Mark Bishop
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 9780713656664
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book Okinawan Karate written by Mark Bishop and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1989 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique volume records each of the major Okinawan techniques--Shorin, kobudo, ti, and styles derived form Chinese boxing--using lineage charts to trace their descent from ancient Chinese roots. Also includes exercises for breathing, relaxation, and energy circulation. Photographs and drawings.

Okinawan Martial Traditions: Te, Tode, Karate, Karatedo, Kobudo - Vol. 1.1

Author : Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al.
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Okinawan Martial Traditions: Te, Tode, Karate, Karatedo, Kobudo - Vol. 1.1 written by Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you like to obtain from your research and practice of an Okinawan martial art? For an academic, it would be to obtain historical and cultural facts and details. For a practitioner, it would be to gain expertise in the combative skills. If you’re interested in both, this first of a three-volume anthology (paperback) is assembled for your convenience to facilitate your endeavors. These volumes assemble a wealth of material originally published during the two decades when the Journal of Asian Martial Arts was in print. Hundreds of pages and photographs present the richness of Okinawan martial traditions, from the original combatives to those influenced by Chinese and mainland Japanese martial art styles. The variety of topics shown in the table of contents indicate the depth and breath in the chapters, along with the authors who are well-known for their meticulous research and practical skills in specific arts. These three volumes dive deep into the history and culture of Okinawan martial arts. You’ll find coverage of the actual artifacts—the material culture related to weaponry and training methods. Instructions from the masters details both open-hand techniques as well as with weapons. The chapters offer insights into “the lives of many masters over the past few centuries, giving the raison d’être for these unique fighting arts—their reason for being. Many streams of arts have contributed to the martial traditions found on the small island: Naha-te, Shuri-te, Fukien White Crane, Shorin, Goju, Motobu, Shotokan, Isshin, Kyokushin, Pwang Gai Noon, Shito, Uechi, and the list continues … Along with the various styles come the associated training methods, such as conditioning exercises with weights and creatively designed apparatus, such as the punching post (makiwara), or stone lever and stone padlockshaped weights. Some become battle-hardened by active and passive breaking of objects (tameshiwari), including wooden boards, baseball bats, rocks, and ice. The extensive use of weaponry is found in many Okinawan styles, often associated with their farming and fishing occupations. Such a blend of history and culture make the Okinawan fighting traditions a fascinating field of study. Besides being such vital sources of information, these three volumes will prove enjoyable reading and permanent at-hand reference sources in your library.

The Spirit of Okinawan Karate Extended Throughout the World

Author : Fusei Kise
Publisher : All Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Federation
ISBN 13 : 9780974192109
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (921 download)

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Download or read book The Spirit of Okinawan Karate Extended Throughout the World written by Fusei Kise and published by All Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Federation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grand Master Fusei Kise has devoted his life to teaching traditional Okinawan karate, From the main dojo of the All Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Federation in Okinawa City, he and his students have branched throughout the world, bringing to thousands the tradition of Shorin-Ryu Matsumura karate as passed to him by his teacher, Master Hohan Soken. In this book, Hanshi Kise tells his the story of his life and his karate.