Download or read book Journey of an Ordinary Karateka written by Paul H. Peck and published by Paul H. Peck. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul, born the morning of Halloween 1945, began a life-long struggle with self-image, self-esteem and attention duration. With Attention Deficit Disorder in full throttle, his life was challenged from the very beginning. By age 17, he was a high school drop-out with questionable prospects. He joined the United States Air Force, believing it could lift him out of his current predicament. Managing to get through USAF tech school, he served his country for four years. Discharged and now married, he decided to attempt college and continue his struggle. One evening a friend invited him to a karate class held in a friendas garage. Paulas wife encouraged him to try it out. Paulas world changed forever. He spent the next twenty-five years pursuing excellence in his art, dodging and weaving through the political maelstroms and personalities existing in the martial arts. This is the story.
Download or read book Journey of an Ordinary Karate ka Redux written by Paul H. Peck and published by Paul H. Peck. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second book that Paul Peck has written about his twenty-five years of experience in the martial arts, pursuing excellence in his art and meaning in his life. This saga grew out of his need to feel safe in his rather unsafe world and his attempt to level the playing field because he felt seriously inadequate. Faced with medical problems after twenty-five years of this pursuit, this book chronicles more of his adventures and interpersonal relationships with the people he met along his path and those ensuing events.
Download or read book Journey of a Jamaican Karateka written by Newton James and published by . This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey of a Jamaican Karateka is a book of thanks outlining Grandmaster Newton James' experiences and training throughout his martial arts career. This book outlines significant contributions and historical information relating to history of Kyokushin Karate, the martial arts in general, and significant contributions of individual martial artists.
Download or read book Journey of a Karate Student written by Hanshi Anthony Jackson-Oam Asm and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Heart of Understanding Karate and Kokoro written by Michael P. Johnson and published by Tamarack Shotokan Press. This book was released on 2021-08-14 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does karate have to do with PTSD, and how does a veteran recover after military experience? How does karate help an aging karateka prepare for that very last dan exam? This book is the well-told story of a senior karateka's journey through fifty-one years of karate. Johnson Sensei tells us how karate became a tool to help him mend soul and psyche as a young man dealing with the aftermath of military experience. He also describes how karate became a way of living in his later years. Weaving through the decades with stirring, provocative, and engrossing true stories, you will experience Johnson's journey through the earliest days of triggers and unidentified symptoms, memories, and the role that karate has played in transforming anger and suffering into acceptance and peace of mind. Karateka will appreciate the stories of earlier days in karate, learning from the masters, karate politics, and survival. Michael Johnson, PhD, a veteran, a survivor of post traumatic stress disorder, a licensed psychotherapist, and a practitioner of karate for over fifty years, uses engaging personal stories that serve veterans of any age as well as new and experienced practitioners of karate.
Download or read book My Journey of Practice written by Darryl Baleshiski and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Outer Circle My Journey to Nowhere written by Thomas Pressimone and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-29 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After 25 years of teaching karate and researching the "old ways" I finally left all of it behind and continued on my journey alone. No longer teaching or involving myself at all in the commercialism of "modern karate" I simply trained. During these years I gathered many thoughts and some disgruntled complaints. In this book I attempt to put these thoughts to paper. They are simply my notes and thoughts expanded upon and presented so that anyone who knows me might know what I have been up to and why I no longer teach or train with the modern establishment. My book comes with a warning because I am at times brutally honest. I disagree with much of the showboating, money making, "sport" aspects and modernization of karate; changing it to nothing more than a childs babysitting service and black belt mill. So these are my thoughts and opinions. Sometimes they may not make sense but then again... they're just thoughts. Again these are only my opinions. I'm not necessarily saying that anyone is doing anything wrong only that quite often they are saying and doing two different things. They have their brand and I have mine. I'll apologize up front for anyone I may insult. It truly isn't my intention to do so; but at times it can't be helped. Hopefully we can all remain friends.
Download or read book Moving Zen written by C. W. Nikoru and published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic story of one man's confrontation with the self through Karate. In 1962 at age twenty-two, C. W. Nicol left Wales to study Karate in Japan. He quickly found that the study of the martial art engaged his whole being and transformed his outlook on life. Moving Zen is the multifaceted story of a young man who arrived in Japan to study the technique of, and spirit behind, Karate. Joining the Japan Karate Association, or Shotokan, Nicol discovered that Karate, while extremely violent, also called for politeness and a sense of mutual trust and responsibility. He learned that the stronger the Karateka, the more inclined he was to be gentle with others. Those who have gained a measure of skill but have not yet achieved spiritual maturity are the dangerous practitioners. Studying kata, Nicol came to realize that these forms are, in essence, moving Zen and that the ultimate goal of all the martial arts is tranquility. Through the help of many gifted teachers, C. W. Nicol gained his black belt, and moved progressively closer to his goal of tranquility. His story, Moving Zen, was first published in 1975 and has achieved the status of a modern classic.
Download or read book My Journey in Karate written by Kancho Joko Ninomiya and published by Long Lake Productions. This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of Japanese karate master Joko Ninomiya, who lives and teaches in the United States.
Download or read book Wherever the Path Leads written by Larry Isaac and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young Larry Isaac joined the Marines to avoid the self-destructive path he saw in those around him. He loved the challenge of the Marines...the comradery...the learning. Most of all, he loved the martial arts.How could he balance duty to Corps and Country while trying desperately to find out about this strange art called karate?Join Larry Isaac, Hanshi, Okinawa Kenpo, as he describes his journey from a racially divided United States, into Vietnam, and eventually to the shores of Okinawa, Japan.
Download or read book The Millennium Convocation written by Paul Peck and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-03-14 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world is on the precipice of a new age for mankind. A project, the Millennium project, is to seed the earth with a DNA injecting virus to alleviate aggression and famine. The project, however, has been corrupted by politics and power struggles. An organization know as the Convocation was created by a Millennium project defector to correct this corrupted effort. With unlimited funds and resources, the Convocation infiltrates the heart of the project. The Millennium project launched and the world is seeded. The world changes... but not exactly as planned by either group. Peace reigned... at least for a while. Then the mutations began to surface.
Download or read book Martial Arts Biographies written by Rob Jacob and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martial Arts Biographies: An Annotated Bibliography lists hundreds of martial arts related biographies and autobiographies. Most of the entries are annotated, giving a synopsis of the relevant material in the book. Included are listings for martial artists of Karate, Kung Fu, Aikido, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Ninjutsu, Tai Chi, and many other styles. Appendices list productive sources for new and used books, and contact information for major publishers of martial arts books. Martial Arts Biographies: An Annotated Bibliography is a useful resource for martial arts researchers, readers, book collectors, and libraries.
Download or read book Zen Odyssey An Okinawan Karate Martial Arts Journey written by Mark D Bishop and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-01-02 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining odyssey by all means, which all readers, not only karate-ka, can enjoy. The work describes a fascinating 'voyage of discovery' through the Okinawan martial arts during the author's younger years. Both informative & factual, the work leads the reader on a journey of initiation from the preliminary stages of being a 'live-in disciple' of Goju-ryu & trainee of Matayoshi Kobudo in post-Reversion Okinawa, as he travels with the reader through the exploration of Uechi-ryu, Shorin-ryu & Okinawan te; also of a vast spectrum of connected Ryukyuan cultural entities. His attention to detail is commendable, as the shared expedition becomes an esoteric odyssey to find the zen spark of enlightenment that evades so many seekers, but which can be found within one's own nature. Mark D Bishop is arguably the foremost authority on historical Okinawa karate & martial arts. He continues to write, travel, research and teach extensively on various aspects of these, including its related anma bodywork & zen.
Download or read book Karate Kid written by Rosanne L. Kurstedt and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain mindfulness, focus, and inner strength while learning karate moves with a goat kid! A goat kid loves to do karate! And he is sure to inspire young kids to try karate as well. Follow Goat as he goes through the major stances and karate moves, teaching readers to channel focus and strength through each pose. Karate Kid's simple, measured, and meditative text is complemented by playful yet instructive illustrations by Mark Chambers to teach youngsters how to get involved in karate--and to have fun while doing so, too.
Download or read book My Karate a personal journey written by Allen Woodman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sensei Allen Woodman, a 5th degree black belt and Renshi Sensei (Master Instructor) has traveled around the world and trained in martial arts for more than 40 years. He brings you in to this private world of sacred and often secret world of traditional martial arts training. With personal anecdotes and often humerus stories he gives you the reader an insiders look at training with some of the worlds greatest Master and top instructors. Sensei Allen has trained with Great teachers like Mas Oyama (founder of Kyokushin karate) Grandmaster R. Estalilla (grandmaster of Philippine Eskrima) and Grand master Yip Chun (Grandmaster of Wing Chun Kung Fu and teacher to Bruce Lee)
Download or read book KARATE KUDOS written by Tamanna Mishra and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fitness... Mapped! This book takes you inside the world of martial arts on a fantastic journey of overall fitness. Karate is a form of self-defence technique that requires a good balance between the body and mind. The word ‘karate’ means playing ‘empty-handed’. So apart from physical power, one needs to learn various playing tactics to have a cutting edge over the others. Through this book, one can learn the basic ways of playing karate and the rules governing it. The ‘Enjoy being a Karateka’ section covers a comprehensive research on Karate tactics, and it is sufficient enough to make you understand the basic moves and enjoy the game. ‘Youth’s choice of Karate’ section provides insights about 21st-century expectations for a 360-degree makeover. Discover karate, kata, kihon, kumite, food, technology, career and much more through this book. Use the grid system where every square content has a unique message coordinating with the subject to ensure that your journey is exciting, educative and fun. You can also use the websites to expand your knowledge and motivate you towards healthy living. The book also has amazing facts, texts, images, infographics, statistics and theories, written and checked by experts. Draw the progress and achievements of karate. The topics covered in this book are Karate Fundamentals, Karate History, Fitness, Karate Organisation and Karate Ingredients.
Download or read book Karate d Ky han 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:
