[PDF] What Is Karate eBook

Author : Robin L. Rielly
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 42,42 MB
Release : 2012-11-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1462908136

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A fun and accessible introduction to studying karate--designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind. First-time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world--one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing--but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment. Karate for Kids will help prepare kids to start learning about karate and help them practice at home. It includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, and advice on setting goals. With over 75 full-color illustrations, including 40 clearly diagrammed karate exercises, along with lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kid-friendly, jargon-free language, this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.

Author : Mark I. Cramer
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,82 MB
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1623172403

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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.

Author : Robin L. Rielly
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 33,39 MB
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1462904009

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This martial arts guide could actually be considered two books in one: a thorough history of Japanese karate–do and a profusely illustrated instruction manual for students of the martial art who have advanced beyond the beginning stages. Part One: Concerned about the misinterpretation of Japanese culture in general and karate in particular by many Western practitioners of karate, the author sets out in Part One of his book to trace the history of karate from its probable origins in India (or perhaps Greece) and its transmission in successively more developed forms to China, Okinawa, and then Japan. In Part Two: In this practical martial arts training manual the author first demonstrates important points of etiquette to be used in the karate dojo. He follows with well–illustrated instructions of kumite (sparring drills), including those involving two practitioners and those such as the doubleline drill and the circle drill which give practice in facing a number of opponents. Descriptions of many of these are not readily found in other English–language publications. He then presents nine kata, introductory the advanced kata, Sochin and Nijushiho.

Author : Kevin Seiler
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 33,68 MB
Release : 2009-05-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0557024196

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Karate-do evolved as a martial art in Okinawa, where it was nurtured bycenturies of Okinawan culture and innovation. What inspired the ancientmasters to develop these martial techniques and practices was the humaninstinct for self-preservation, not a desire for entertainment or sportingcompetition. Traditional Karate-do should be practiced with this in mind.Here you will find a complete personal training handbook to supplementtraining in any Karate-do system or other martial art style. This 2nd Edition is fully revised and greatly expanded. Featuresinclude martial philosophy, theory and practice; optimizing nutrition;physical training; and strategic studies. Bruce Lee advised all martialartists to âAbsorb what is usefulâ and every martial artist will findsomething of value here. The authors sincerely hope this book will inspireyou to train even more diligently, and that the experiences and researchshared here will be useful on your lifelong journey as a martial artist.

Author : Peter Urban
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 31,8 MB
Release : 1967
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :

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This book explains how karate, as a sport and a philosophy, can change the lives of those who practice it--making them healthy, self-confident, and physically and mentally fit.

Author : Masayuki Shimabukuro
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 15,79 MB
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1623176611

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This comprehensive overview of karate connects the dots between its philosophical and spiritual foundations with its original purpose: to kill an attacker swiftly—and brutally. Prior to 1900, karate-dō was exclusively an art of unarmed self-defense. Its practice was designed for life-or-death situations—effectively, an art of killing. Here, authors Leonard Pellman and the late Masayuki Shimabukuro restore karate to its original intent. They move karate away from its popular modern-day sporting applications back to its deadly origins—and to the restraining philosophy of peace, self-sacrifice, compassion, and service to others that necessarily accompanied it. Readers will learn: • The purpose and meaning of karate-dō • The origins and major precepts of bushidō • Training methods, preparation, and etiquette • Fundamentals, spiritual power, training patterns, and analysis and application of kata • How to understand the body as a weapon With chapters on kokoro (heart, mind, and spirit), ki (spirit and energy), and the 7 major precepts of bushidō, The Art of Killing demonstrates how karate is more than a method of bringing an enemy down—it’s a philosophical and spiritual system grounded in essential lessons to guard against abuses of power. Together, the authors showcase how purity of intention matters, and how compassion and respect are the essence of karate training.

Author : Mark D Bishop
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 30,86 MB
Release : 2018-12-02
Category :
ISBN : 0244985928

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Explosively direct: Always one to stand his ground for technical reality and historical fact, this work reflects the quality and sheer scale of information in the author's previous works. Poignant questions are asked, debates are raised and down-to-earth, enlightening answers are given. Much of what is considered to be tradition by many a karate-ka is shown to be not necessarily the case. If you think the closed-fist punch is standard fair, read the facts. If you have been taught that karate is an ancient Japanese art founded on violence, reconsider the fiction. If you think karate training is for self-development, absorb the wisdom. If you seek the truth about zen, enjoy the magic. Packed with until now undisclosed information, this book leads the way for the mature karate-ka to discover those hidden treasures that lie beneath the surface. Fifty years of training will give any teacher insights and Mark D Bishop has more than most to offer. Read, absorb, be enriched & uncover your true self, through karate

Author : Gichin Funakoshi
Publisher : Vertical Inc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,44 MB
Release : 2013-06-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1568365241

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Gichin Funakoshi is a legendary figure and the founder of Shotokan karate, the most popular style of Japanese karate, with millions of practitioners worldwide. In The Essence of Karate, Funakoshi creates, in his own words, a narrative of modern karate. He explains the philosophical and spiritual underpinnings and includes memories of his own training, as well as recollections of other karate masters and the history of the martial art. He also discusses the importance of winning without fighting, and the reason why many great martial artists improve with age. The preface has been contributed by Hirokazu Kanazawa, President of the Shotokan Karate-do International Federation (and Funakoshi’s disciple). He fondly writes of his memories of Gichin Funakoshi during his youth and what he learned from the master. In the afterword, the founder's great-nephew, Gisho Funakoshi, shares previously unknown personal anecdotes about his "Uncle Funakoshi."

Author : Hidetaka Nishiyama
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 25,62 MB
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1462902812

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Master the techniques and theory of Japanese Karate with this easy-to-follow, illustrated martial arts guide. Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting has inspired hundreds of thousands of karateka, and it remains one of the finest texts available on the technique, art, and spirit of karatedo. This definitive volume is a systematic presentation of the art of traditional Japanese karate. An easily accessible martial arts manual illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs, this comprehensive karate book gives step-by-step explanations and thorough analysis of all the basic movements and techniques of karate. Topics of Karate the Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting" include: The history of Karate The theories and principle of Karate The best training and exercise methods Karate techniques like stance, blocking and attacks Defenses against weapons

Author : Piper Welsh
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 20,47 MB
Release : 2019-03-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1731619855

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Karate Requires Discipline And Respect. Learn About The Techniques Required To Excel In This Sport. High Interest Informational Text To Support Rigor And Text Complexity.