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The
latest products & publications for serious martial arts enthusiasts
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What
is Karate? Parts 1 & 2
This
multi part series is a perfect example of a product that satisfies everyone
from beginner to expert. The viewer cannot fail to be captivated by the
power, skill, and speed of the world's leading karate masters, interwoven
with an completely accurate account of history of karate, and the development
of its major styles. The computer generated animation is superb, and the
multi track stero sound truly excellent.
Part one is an overview of the various styles of karate, their attributes,
and how they developed. Part two is a detailed look at ancient systems,
specifically Goju Ryu and Uechi Ryu, how they differ from modern forms,
and why they to fascinate people to this day. Painstakingly documented with
classical film footage and rare photographic images from the nineteenth
and early twentieth centuries, this is undeniably the most complete and
accurate work of its type ever presented.
Includes demontrations by Shinyu Gushi, 9th Dan Uechi Ryu; Morio Higaonna,
9th Dan Hanshi Goju Ryu; Hideharu Igaki, 6th Dan Shito Ryu; Takehiro Konishi
10th Dan Shindo Jinen Ryu; Liu Chang I, Feeding Crane Gung Fu; Yukiyoshi
Marutani 7th Dan Gen Sei Ryu; Toshishiro Oshiro, 7th Dan, Matsubayashi Ryu;
Eihachi Ota, 7th Dan Matsubayashi Ryu; Kiyoshi Yamazaki, 7th Dan Shindo
Jinen Ryu.
Running time 30 minutes each. Price
$30 each. |
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Practical
Karate Vols 1-6
by
Nakayama & Draeger
The
classic series of six volumes on Japan Karate Association Shotokan karate
are now available again as high quality reprints from Charles E. Tuttle of
Rutland, Vermont. Of great practical and historic value and also just nice
to own, these are among the classical volumes that inspired the karate movement
in the West.
1.Fundamentals of Self-defense 2. Defense Against Unarmed Assailants 3. Defense
Against Multiple Assailants 4. Defense Against Armed Assailants 5. Self Defense
for Women. 6. Self defense in Special Situations.
$12.95
per volume. |
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Judo
Training Methods
by Ishikawa & Draeger
"Judo Training
Methods is an
encyclopedia of judo covering not only techniques and training methods but
also dojo etiquette, tournament rules, and promotion requirements. The text
features over 1,000 photos and 200 conditioning exercises."
A reprint of a classic work that was so far ahead of its time when first published
it remains relevant and valuable to today's practitioners and competitors.
324pp 7" x 10" Paper
$24.95. |
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Home
Training
by
Mike Young
If
you enjoy making your own training aids and working out in your garage this
is the book for you. Includes many unique training aids that cost little or
nothing to make.
Paperback 6" x 9" 158pp
$19.95 |
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The
Essence of Karate
by
Nagamine Shoshin
Considered a classical karate text this work on Matsubayashi Ryu by its founder
is now available as a quality trade paper back. Includes; basics, stances,
attacking & blocking techniques, kicking techniques, the eighteen Shorin
Ryu kata, sparing and weapon arts.
Nagamine sensei was a student of Chotoku Kyan, Choki Motobu and Ankicki Arakaki
and was considered a giant of the karate world.
$19.95 |
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Ancient
Okinawan Martial Arts
by
Patrick McCarthy
Part
1 An anthology
of the work of Shinken Taira including modern photographic instructional
sequences for the kata; Sai and Tuifa of Hamahige; Bo of Sueyoshi and basic
nunchaku.
Part
2
The Story of Kenwa Mabuni, Karate
Do Gaisetsu
by Chojun Miyagi, The Dai Nippon Butokukai; The 1936 Meeting of Okinawan
Masters, Karate Development, Essence & Aims.
Paperback editions approx. 120 pages each 6" x 9"
Both parts $14.95
each.
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