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Author : Nathan J Johnson
Publisher : The Wykeham Press
ISBN 13 : 095496098X
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (549 download)
Download or read book The Enigma of Karate Kata written by Nathan J Johnson and published by The Wykeham Press. This book was released on with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Giles Hopkins
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1623174473
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)
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.
Author : Giles Hopkins
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
ISBN 13 : 1623172004
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)
Download or read book The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate written by Giles Hopkins and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging timeworn conventions of karate training and revealing the original intent of classical kata—or forms—through detailed descriptions of self-defense applications known as bunkai, this is a crucial addition to any martial-arts library. Containing more than 265 photos, the book is divided into chapters that illuminate each of the ten classical kata of Goju-ryu. Drawing on more than forty years of experience in the martial arts, Giles Hopkins Sensei takes us on a journey into the Goju-ryu karate system, providing a principles-based method for analysis of kata practice. Arguing against the commonly held notion that kata techniques can have multiple interpretations, he insists that a kata cannot simply mean what the user wants it to mean, but contains specific martial principles that must be followed for it to work effectively. The step-by-step descriptions of the receiving, controlling or bridging, and finishing techniques contain in-depth analysis of commonly misunderstood aspects of kata. Each chapter concludes with an engaging anecdote from the author’s time in Okinawa, the birthplace of Goju-ryu, connecting it with the kata under discussion. Equally useful for the novice and for more advanced karate practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of kata and bunkai.
Author : Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al.
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1893765148
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (937 download)
Download or read book Karate Kata: For the Transmission of High-Level Combative Skills, Vol. 2 written by Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-05 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know the meaning of the word kata. Even to nonpractitioners it is a familiar karate practice. Plus, the word has long been incorporated into the English language. For this reason I choose to write the plural as “katas,” and not follow the Japanese tradition where “kata” can be both singular or plural. By doing this I’ve ruffled feathers already, since many hold such a sacred bond with the time and place where karate took shape. Trouble with one word? Now how about the whole Okinawan martial tradition as passed on through katas? A kata is much like a family jewel that has passed down through generations. It holds a significance that is difficult to decipher, and many dispute the meaning of every micromovement it contains. Who created it? What are the applications? Is kata practice outdated? Is there more than we can see and understand? You bet. It is precisely because of the confusion and misunderstandings regarding the place of kata in the karate tradition that we are thrilled to present a two-volume e-book on this subject. If katas are learning tools that pass down knowledge of a valued art, then the authors included in this anthology can certainly facilitate the learning process for all interested in karate. Each author has excellent experience in the field, having studied directly under masters, often on the largest island in the Ryukyu island chain. In addition to their long years of physical participation in the school of hard knocks, their depth of scholarly research into the encompassing culture allows their writings to illuminate many aspects of kata practice that normally go unnoticed. In our quest to better understand the full significance of kata practice, we must take a serious look at why old masters formulated the routines. How can kata practice better our health and promise to hone our self-defense skills? Each chapter in this anthology deals with the principles that guide kata practice. Hopefully the reading will reveal some of the secrets to improving techniques. As with other martial traditions, some insights cannot be shared through written word. Like good teachers, may the chapters here inspire you to look deeper into kata practice.
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)
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.
Author : Mark D Bishop
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0244078149
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (44 download)
Download or read book Zen Bodywork Dynamics, Enigma Key to Restorative Martial Arts: Primary Course (Part 1) written by Mark D Bishop and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-04-18 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen Bodywork Dynamics is a natural, martial-arts-based, hands-on method of helping to restore health in a holistic way. It corresponds with other martial-arts training, which it is seen as complementing - whatever the style. Thumbs, hands, elbows and feet, etc. are used to apply pressure and relieve pent-up stress in the format of: Relax, Release & Let Go. Many trainees have benefitted from its wisdom, as have thousands of members of the public - the book is highly recommended.
Author : Oleg Viktorovich Maltsev
Publisher : Scientific Research Institute of world martial art traditions study and criminalistic research of weapon handling
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Enigma - Ignorance Liquidation - part №3 written by Oleg Viktorovich Maltsev and published by Scientific Research Institute of world martial art traditions study and criminalistic research of weapon handling. This book was released on with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book in your hands is the third one in the series of Enigma Ignorance Liquidation. According to a dictionary «Enigma» means: “something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely”. Correspondingly, this book was not titled this way without a reason. The fact is that people rarely see the essence in ordinary things; modern approach often excludes the capability to understand the history of the phenomenon, its structure, its functional designation of elements of its structure. Respectively, one who is going to use that kind of approach, will find very difficult to see the effectiveness of what he has. We recommend to start with such a concept as «LOGIC» of ignorance liquidation in the context of this book. With all due respect to colleagues, scientists, historians, and people who are interested in different systems and martial arts, the notion of martial art logic as such is not even taken into account. Within the book «Enigma 3. Ignorance Liquidation» reader is invited to look at martial arts from a different position, not exactly ordinary one. Needless to say, you will see a line of reasoning; we recommended to bring into view the logic of presentment of this reasoning, to historical facts and circumstances, to motor patterns from perspective of effectiveness and to an extent to which your understanding of martial arts will change, as “before and after” studying this book. Ultimately, this kind of logical approach is adaptable to different kinds of critically important life categories as well.
Author : Elmar T. Schmeisser PhD
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1490793097
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (97 download)
Download or read book Bunkai: Secrets of Karate Kata written by Elmar T. Schmeisser PhD and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here the usually hidden secrets of karate techniquesare revealed in easy-to-understand, clearly explained and illustrated sequences. Utilizing over 330 photographs, The Tekki Series allows a continuous visualization of an opponent during the entire kata, without missing or overlapping motions in the kata sequence. Elmar Schmeisser is a 7th degree black belt and a master instructor with the International Society of Okinawan/Japanese Karate-do and the International Shotokan-ryu Karate-Do Shihankai. Involved in the martial arts for five decades, Schmeisser-Sensi is an authoritative and innovative instructor specializing in Kata Bunkai. Author of Advanced Karate-do, as well as Channan, the Heart of the Heians, Schmeisser-Sensei is a teacher of all ages, an internationally recognized authority, and a brilliant innovator in the modern practice of the ancient art of Karate.
Author : Giles Hopkins
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
ISBN 13 : 1623175593
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)
Download or read book Suparinpei written by Giles Hopkins and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated step-by-step guide to the structure, themes, and techniques of Suparinpei--the last kata of Goju-ryu. Suparinpei, or Pechurin, is the highest and most difficult kata in the Goju-ryu system of Okinawan karate. Its performance has long been reserved for high-level practitioners, its history and applications obscured by misunderstanding and misinterpretation. In this indispensable manual by experienced master Giles Hopkins, readers will learn the skills, techniques, and bunkai of this little-understood kata, step by step. Suparinpei explores the initial receiving, bridging, controlling, and lethal finishing techniques in sequence, and offers illustrations of both the applications and movements of Suparinpei. Hopkins questions conventional interpretations of kata movements, suggesting instead that there is only one originally intended application for each move in kata, and that each is to be understood in sequence and not as isolated components. This strict interpretation of kata movements reveals not only realistic self-defense executions, but also potentially the original intent of kata.
Author : Hirokazu Kanazawa
Publisher : Kodansha
ISBN 13 : 9784770030900
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)
Download or read book 空手型全書 written by Hirokazu Kanazawa and published by Kodansha. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The martial art of Karate is one of the many facets of Japanese traditional culture that has been embraced worldwide. This book explains all the important Karate kata, illustrated with photos and detailed text by the author. It also explains in depth some of the more difficult aspects of Karate for learners to master, including steps, breathing, and pressure points, among others. Kata needs to be practiced repeatedly on an individual basis, and this book is written with such training in mind.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Journal of Asian Martial Arts written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Fiore Tartaglia
Publisher : www.shotokan-kata.com
ISBN 13 : 3981601475
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (816 download)
Download or read book Bunkai of the Shôtôkan-Kata Up to Black Belt / Vol. 3 written by Fiore Tartaglia and published by www.shotokan-kata.com. This book was released on with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bunkai – the analysis and understanding of a technique or kata - is an integral part of karate. The different kata applications shown in this book are possible defense solutions, which will supplement or partially reinforce the existing knowledge of the reader. However, they are not the only way to interpret the kata. The karateka, who wishes to gain more knowledge, will enrich his existing knowledge on the topic of Bunkai. - At-a-glance overview of all kata - Supplementary explanations of difficult sections of kata - Explanations of Japanese terms through graphics - Additional detail drawings for difficult applications - Concise drawings with all details From the contents: "... The evolution of Karate from martial arts to a legitimate sports discipline has led to its worldwide practice and acceptance. At the same time, karate has been made somewhat "safer" by this development. The classic discipline which, to an extent, served as a survival technique, has now adapted to the new generations and their communities. However, much of the original information of classical karate was preserved in the kata. The discussion of their various applications gives us the opportunity to gain insights that will enrich our karate-dô. ..."
Author : Michael DeMarco, M.A. et al.
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
ISBN 13 : 189376513X
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (937 download)
Download or read book Karata Kata: For the Transmission of High-Level Combative Skills, Vol. 1 written by Michael DeMarco, M.A. et al. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know the meaning of the word kata. Even to nonpractitioners it is a familiar karate practice. Plus, the word has long been incorporated into the English language. For this reason I choose to write the plural as “katas,” and not follow the Japanese tradition where “kata” can be both singular or plural. By doing this I’ve ruffled feathers already, since many hold such a sacred bond with the time and place where karate took shape. Trouble with one word? Now how about the whole Okinawan martial tradition as passed on through katas? A kata is much like a family jewel that has passed down through generations. It holds a significance that is difficult to decipher, and many dispute the meaning of every micromovement it contains. Who created it? What are the applications? Is kata practice outdated? Is there more than we can see and understand? You bet. It is precisely because of the confusion and misunderstandings regarding the place of kata in the karate tradition that we are thrilled to present a two-volume e-book on this subject. If katas are learning tools that pass down knowledge of a valued art, then the authors included in this anthology can certainly facilitate the learning process for all interested in karate. Each author has excellent experience in the field, having studied directly under masters, often on the largest island in the Ryukyu island chain. In addition to their long years of physical participation in the school of hard knocks, their depth of scholarly research into the encompassing culture allows their writings to illuminate many aspects of kata practice that normally go unnoticed. In our quest to better understand the full significance of kata practice, we must take a serious look at why old masters formulated the routines. How can kata practice better our health and promise to hone our self-defense skills? Each chapter in this anthology deals with the principles that guide kata practice. Hopefully the reading will reveal some of the secrets to improving techniques. As with other martial traditions, some insights cannot be shared through written word. Like good teachers, may the chapters here inspire you to look deeper into kata practice.
Author : Paul Phillips
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1984593420
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (845 download)
Download or read book Karate the True Kata written by Paul Phillips and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you own this book you will buying a piece of history. The katas date back to China nearly 1500 years ago. This book will give you the true meaning of the ancient katas and why the monks created them. But more important by studying this book your martial arts will develop to a greater level.
Author : Fiore Tartaglia
Publisher : www.shotokan-kata.com
ISBN 13 : 3945583071
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (455 download)
Download or read book Bunkai of Shôtôkan-Kata for Black Belt and above written by Fiore Tartaglia and published by www.shotokan-kata.com. This book was released on with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth volume of this kata series expands and amplifies the broad spectrum of Bunkai – the analysis and comprehension of a technique or kata – the karate style Shotokan. The main theme of this book is the master kata. The applications presented here, strictly adhering to the kata sequences, offer the reader the possibility to attain exact and comprehensive interpretations of the complex higher-level kata. The book, on a didactic basis, supports the reader by providing tips for tactics, principles and additional applications. - At-a-glance overview of all kata - Supplementary explanations of difficult sections of kata - Explanations of Japanese terms through graphics - Additional detail drawings for difficult applications - Concise drawings with all details From the contents: "... In the Shotokan kata, the style-typical techniques are repeated from the first to the last kata, again and again. This is the right way to do it since, as we all know, one cannot practice enough if one wishes to master a technique completely. For this reason there are many techniques in this book that have already been presented in the third volume, in different interpretations. But now those at higher levels are addressed, and one can and must require more. This is why some applications will differ from the kata techniques somewhat more than before. The advantage is that additional applications are presented. The dan holder, having experience in karate, will have no problem implementing the complex Bunkai techniques or expanding them with his own perceptions. ..."
Author : Alex W. Tong
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
ISBN 13 : 1623176654
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)
Download or read book The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts written by Alex W. Tong and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the lenses of Shotokan Karate and biomedicine, sensei and biomedical scientist Alex W. Tong shows readers how body, mind, and spirit can be developed through martial arts practice. Through the practice of martial arts, a person can realize their full potential--not only in body, but in mind and spirit. The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts shows readers how. Author, sensei, and biomedical scientist Alex W. Tong delves into the physical, mental, and spiritual components of martial arts and integrates contemporary sports psychology, kinesiology, and neuroscience into a nuanced and illuminating understanding of what martial arts practice can be. Structured into three sections, Tong discusses: The Mind: The dao of martial arts, mental tranquility, contemporary neuroscience, and warming up the brain The Body: Posture and stance, breathing in martial arts, and the physics of mastery and effort The Spirit: Soul, spirit, and moving zen; nature and manifestations of the spirit Each section includes observations on martial arts origins, physiology, and tangible results on martial arts training. Blending traditional and contemporary approaches, knowledge, and research, The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts builds a vision of practice that elevates physical performance, awareness, decisiveness, and strength of spirit.
Author : Bruce D. Clayton
Publisher : Black Belt Communications
ISBN 13 : 9780897501446
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Shotokan's Secret written by Bruce D. Clayton and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals the origins and purpose of the art of shotokan. This book describes how karate was invented by the world's only unarmed bodyguards to protect the world's only unarmed king, the king of Okinawa, against Americans.
