Download or read book Introduction to Karate Do written by Michael Mantz and published by Pine Winds Press. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction for the beginning student of Karate.
Download or read book Karate d Ny mon written by Gichin Funakoshi and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 1994 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to karate teaches both the physical training and the mentalhilosophy necessary for karate mastery. The book also provides the completeistory of karate.
Download or read book Introduction to Karate written by Shingo Ohgami and published by . This book was released on 1984-12-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to the Original Isshinryu Karate System written by Harry Smith and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must have book for anyone interested in martial arts and Isshinryu karate in general. For the first time in history a first generation student of Tatsuo Shimabukuro (1908-1975), founder of Isshinryu Karate-do, is sharing his remembrances, knowledge and insights in book form. Shihan Harry G. Smith (9th dan Isshinryu karate) studied with the founder of Isshinryu karate in Okinawa from 1956-1958. He was one of the first American students to receive his karate lessons directly from the founder of the system. Today he is the most senior Isshinryu karate practitioner in the world. This book contains: the origin of karate, history of Isshinryu karate, training insights, introduction to the Eightfold Path and very rare photographs of Tatsuo Shimabukuro and first generation students.
Download or read book Kung Fu for Young People written by Ted Mancuso and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1982 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of kung fu and explains some of the various exercises, stances, kicks, hand positions, and self-defense techniques involved in its practice.
Download or read book Karate by Pictures written by Wolf-Dieter Wichmann and published by Trans-Atlantic Publications. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Karate Technique Spirit written by Tadashi Nakamura and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the techniques and warrior spirit of karate with this illustrated martial arts guide. The true essence of karate-do is integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit to achieve human potential fully. Karate: Technique and Spirit describes in detail all the steps necessary to attain this goal. It is a book of Karate technique, a guideline for training, and a patient exposition of moral philosophy. Kaicho (grandmaster) Nakamura takes us from the basics--warmups, punches, blocks, and kicks--to the advanced practice of traditional weapons and kumite (sparring), all the while grounding the physical expression of this martial art in its rich history and philosophy. With over 700 photos, Karate: Technique and Spirit vividly conveys the essence of karate-do and how it can bring deeper meaning to our daily lives. Chapters include: Foundations of Karate; Basics of Karate-Do; Postures and Stances; Natural Weapons; Kata (Formal Exercises); Kumite (Fighting) and more!
Download or read book Simply Karate written by Mark Richardson and published by Penton Overseas, Inc. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generations ago, the banning of weapons in Okinawa created the need for the study of an unarmed style of self-defense, and so the early forms of karate were born. Karate literally translated is 'kara' (empty), and 'te' (hand), or 'way of the empty hand'. Throughout history, many people have enjoyed the individual benefits of studying the art. Now your opportunity to practise conscientiously at home has arrived. Simply Karate is a guide to basic karate etiquette, attitude, technique and application. These are the foundation of your karate and should be rehearsed by the beginner and the advanced student alike. Author Mark Richardson discovered martial arts in Japan at the age of six and became a student of 'Kyokushinkai Karate' at age ten. His love of the art and his competition experience sparked an interest in boxing and other martial arts, developing in him a positive attitude and interest in health and fitness. Simply Karate follows Mark's other successful titles, the kick boxercise workout DVD and book FIGHTING FIT; and the cardio and strength workout DVD and book SIMPLY BALL & BAND. "If you fall in love with the art of karate as I have, you will develop a devotion to the fitness aspect of your training as you concentrate more and more on perfecting your technique, speed and power." - Mark Richardson Karate will ultimately affect your whole body. Your flexibility will increase, along with your physical fitness, and as a consequence your strength and stamina will also improve. Join Mark on the journey through Simply Karate. Your karate and your body will both benefit from the book and DVD workout. Book jacket.
Download or read book Martial Arts and Well being written by Carol Fuller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martial Arts and Well-Being explores how martial arts as a source of learning can contribute in important ways to health and well-being, as well as provide other broader social benefits. Using psychological and sociological theory related to behaviour, ritual, perception and reality construction, the book seeks to illustrate, with empirical data, how individuals make sense of and perceive the value of martial arts in their lives. This book draws on data from over 500 people, across all age ranges, and powerfully demonstrates that participating in martial arts can have a profound influence on the construction of behaviour patterns that are directly linked to lifestyle and health. Making individual connections regarding the benefits of practice, improvements to health and well-being – regardless of whether these improvements are ‘true’ in a medical sense – this book offers an important and original window into the importance of beliefs to health and well-being as well as the value of thinking about education as a process of life-long learning. This book will be of great interest to a range of audiences, including researchers, academics and postgraduate students interested in sports and exercise psychology, martial art studies and health and well-being. It should also be of interest to sociologists, social workers and martial arts practitioners. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/doi/view/10.4324/9781315448084, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Download or read book The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate written by Gichin Funakoshi and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legendary 20 guiding principles of karate penned by Funakoshi have been circulating for years but have never been published until now. Accompanied by rare photos and original calligraphy, this long-awaited treatise is a provocative and long overdue read for martial arts enthusiasts and followers of karate.
Download or read book Karate Do written by GICHIN. FUNAKOSHI and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linking the time when karate was a strictly Okinawan art of self-defense shrouded in the deepest secrecy and the present day, when it has become a martial art practiced throughout the world, is Gichin Funakoshi, the "Father of Karate-do." Out of modesty, he was reluctant to write this autobiography and did not do so until he was nearly ninety years of age. Trained in the Confucian classics, he was a schoolteacher early in life, but after decades of study under the foremost masters, he gave up his livelihood to devote the rest of his life to the propagation of the Way of Karate. Under his guidance, techniques and nomenclature were refined and modernized, the spiritual essence was brought to the fore, and karate evolved into a true martial art. Various forms of empty-hand techniques have been practiced in Okinawa for centuries, but due to the lack of historical records, fancy often masquerades as fact. In telling of his own famous teachers--and not only of their mastery of technique but of the way they acted in critical situations--the author reveals what true karate is. The stories he tells about himself are no less instructive: his determination to continue the art, after having started it to improve his health; his perseverance in the face of difficulties, even of poverty; his strict observance of the way of life of the samurai; and the spirit of self-reliance that he carried into an old age kept healthy by his practice of Karate-do.
Download or read book Karate Basics written by Robin Rielly and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your karate training off to a great start--from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners. Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches? Karate Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this ancient martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! This karate book contains the following vital information: The origins of Karate--its philosophy, history, and different schools How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you Getting ready for your first class--what actually happens in a Karate class? The essential elements--stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches, and kicks How to complement your Karate training with sparring drills and kata Effective ways to succeed in Karate--how to create a training program, test for belt promotion, and an overview of competitions and tournaments Resources to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of Karate Whether you're just getting started, or have already been training for a year or two, Karate Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to the sport that will make you feel more confident.
Download or read book Complete Karate written by J. Allen Queen and published by . This book was released on 1994-12-31 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Students interested in karate will be eager to check out this book. Every page contains a sharp b&w photo of a karate technique, exercise movement, or stance. The accompanying text is clear enough to be understood by readers of varying abilities...useful for booktalks or displays of high-interest, low-ability titles....The illustrations picture children and young adults of all ages, both genders, and various races modeling wearing apparel, rituals, and skills."--The Book Report. Selected for the 1996 BOOKS FOR THE TEEN AGE by The New York Public Library. 192 pages, 407 b/w illus., 8 x 10.
Download or read book Karate Kids written by Holly Sterling and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gi? Ready! Belt? Ready! Let’s go! It’s karate time. HAI-YAH! Join Maya and all her friends as they get together at the dojo for their Saturday karate class! There are moves to remember, blocks to practice, and punches to perfect. Maya is a white belt, which means she’s still a beginner, but with focus, balance, and determination — and a little help from her friends — can she show Sensei what she’s got? Written and illustrated by Holly Sterling, a karate champion and teacher, this is a joyful and uplifting celebration of the sport and a must-have primer for any child hoping to be a karate kid one day.
Download or read book Practical Karate written by Masatoshi Nakayama and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to Martial Arts written by John Goldman and published by Todtri Productions. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 300 illustrations. Here is a basic introduction to the martial arts, including Taekwondo, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Karate, and Kung Fu. With over 300 full-color photographs, this volume provides useful step-by-step illustrations of each movement, supported by lively descriptions that detail each move in context. A practical introduction to beginners and an authoritative review for advanced students, this book will be appreciated by anyone with an interest in the ancient art of self-defense.
Download or read book Oldman s Bubishi written by and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-07 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oldman's Bubishi, is a richly illustrated introduction to the Bunkai of Karate Kata. The book by Mark "Oldman" Cook focuses on the most widely practiced kata series, the Pinan / Heian / Pyung Ahn series. If you have learned this kata series, let Oldman introduce you to the bone breaking beauty of the kata. Dance class is over. It's time to put the function back into your forms.