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Book Synopsis Bunkai: Secrets of Karate Kata by : Elmar T. Schmeisser PhD
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.
Download or read book Bunkai-Jutsu written by Iain Abernethy and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Bunkai-Jutsu’ is the analysis of the karate katas and their application in real combat. It is also the title of this pioneering book by Iain Abernethy. The fighting applications of the karate katas (forms) is one of the most fascinating – and sadly misunderstood – aspects of karate practice. Bunkai-Jutsu provides the reader with the information they need to unlock the ‘secrets’ of kata and to begin practising karate as the complete and realistic combat art that it was intended to be! This groundbreaking and often controversial book provides a detailed analysis of the combative concepts and principles upon which the katas are based. 'Bunkai-Jutsu' is essential reading for all those who want to understand the real meaning of kata.
Author :Elmar T. Schmeisser Publisher :Palmerston & Reed Publishing Company ISBN 13 :9780911921366 Total Pages :0 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (213 download)
Download or read book Bunkai written by Elmar T. Schmeisser and published by Palmerston & Reed Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Secret Karate Techniques by : Kogel Helmut Christian Keenan Judy
Download or read book The Secret Karate Techniques written by Kogel Helmut Christian Keenan Judy and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Secret Karate Techniques by : Helmut Kogel
Download or read book The Secret Karate Techniques written by Helmut Kogel and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2010 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for experienced Karate students and those just starting up to finding their way through the theoretical and historical background of Karate and in the practice of the so-called 'secret techniques', this book includes: Basic Techniques, Tuite (Lever) Techniques, Chin Na-Techniques (Hold and Control), and Kyusho (weak points) Techniques.
Book Synopsis The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate by : Giles Hopkins
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 305 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.
Book Synopsis The Secret Karate Techniques - Kata Bunkai by : Helmut Kogel
Download or read book The Secret Karate Techniques - Kata Bunkai written by Helmut Kogel and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. This book was released on 2010-07-29 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed at both the experienced Karate student and those just starting up in finding their way through the theoretical and historical background of Karate and in the practice of the so-called "secret techniques". In reading the book it becomes easy to see Karate's relationship to other Asian Martial Arts systems. Its content includes Basic Techniques, Tuite (Lever) Techniques, Chin Na-Techniques (Hold and Control), Nage Waza (Throws), Shime Waza (Strangling Techniques) and Kyusho (weak points) Techniques. In this book we have tried to analyze Tuite and Kyusho Techniques from a modern anatomical point of view and to this aim have put together a new type of graphic illustration. At its hub is the Karate Kata, which contains all of the techniques mentioned above and which is invaluable for daily training once the various levels of the Bunkai (application) have been understood. The depth of these levels of understanding is layered according to the Omote (obvious interpretation) for the beginner and the Chuden Techniques (middle level) for the more advanced. The hidden, or secret, techniques open themselves up to the higher Master levels, which are described as Okuden.
Download or read book Hidden Karate written by Gennosuke Higaki and published by . This book was released on 2006* with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bubishi written by and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as the "bible of karate" by famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the Bubishiwas a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi. Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan and Chinese history, as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries, making it a gold mine for researchers and practitioners alike. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available.
Book Synopsis Shotokan's Secret by : Bruce D. Clayton
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.
Book Synopsis Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate by : Pat McCarthy
Download or read book Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate written by Pat McCarthy and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pat McCarthy, a shorinji-ryu stylist and triple-crown winner of the North American Karate Championships in 1974, demonstrates 11 karate kata. A detailed history of Okinawan karate and biographies of 37 of its greatest patriarchs are also included.
Book Synopsis Bunkai of Shôtôkan-Kata for Black Belt and above by : Fiore Tartaglia
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. ..."
Book Synopsis Bunkai of the Shôtôkan-Kata Up to Black Belt / Vol. 3 by : Fiore Tartaglia
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. ..."
Book Synopsis Wandering Along the Way of Okinawan Karate by : Giles Hopkins
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.
Book Synopsis Okinawan Goju-Ryu II by : Seikichi Toguchi
Download or read book Okinawan Goju-Ryu II written by Seikichi Toguchi and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to goju-ryu fundamentals that narrates the author's personal history of Okinawan goju-ryu karate. It covers advanced kata, its evolution and its importance. It features step-by-step photographs that show the advanced techniques of shorei-kan karate, including stances, strikes, blocks, kicks and two-man training styles.
Book Synopsis Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do by : Shoshin Nagamine
Download or read book Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do written by Shoshin Nagamine and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do presents the teachings of legendary martial arts master Shoshin Nagamine, founder of the Matsubayashi school of Shorin-ryu karate-do. Used for generations as a practical and pictorial guide, it contains over 1,000 photographs to document eighteen classic karate kata (preset forms) and seven yakusoku kumite (prearranged partner exercises), as well as basic techniques. This book is a precise and easily accessible pictorial guide to performance and perfection of traditional karate. The only book in English with photos of one of the great prewar masters demonstrating the proper execution of Okinawan karate, The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do is a bridge between karate's legendary past and the practitioners of today. This ingenious and imaginative text explains the historical landmarks in the development of style, vividly outlines its leading forms and techniques, and recalls noted Okinawan karate men of the past, including the author's teachers Ankichi Arakaki, Choki Motobu, and Chotoku Kyan.
Book Synopsis Karate-dō Kyōhan by : Gichin Funakoshi
Download or read book Karate-dō Kyōhan written by Gichin Funakoshi and published by Kodansha America LLC. This book was released on 1973 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
