Download or read book Ryuhoryu written by Scot Mertz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an excellent student guide if you are just starting to learn Ryuhoryu, or if you are an experienced martial artist and are interested in expanding your horizons to incorporate a more traditional Okinawan system with heavy Chinese influence into your training. This book covers the bulk of the material that is required through the Black Belt level, as well as providing valuable insight into the lore of the system, history, key individuals in the lineage, and heritage which make Ryuhoryu a truly unique art.

Download or read book A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism written by William E. Deal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day. Traces each period of Japanese history to reveal the complex and often controversial histories of Japanese Buddhists and their unfolding narratives Examines relevant social, political, and transcultural contexts, and places an emphasis on Japanese Buddhist discourses and material culture Addresses the increasing competition between Buddhist, Shinto, and Neo-Confucian world-views through to the mid-nineteenth century Informed by the most recent research, including the latest Japanese and Western scholarship Illustrates the richness and complexity of Japanese Buddhism as a lived religion, offering readers a glimpse into the development of this complex and often misunderstood tradition

Download or read book Angel dust written by Aoi Nanase and published by . This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.

Download or read book Power of Internal Martial Arts written by Bruce Kumar Frantzis and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 1997-12-31 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of "Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body" comes a book that introduces martial arts practitioners to three "internal" arts and their subtle powers. Inner martial arts rely on internal energy for power rather than on muscles or tension. 15 photos.

Download or read book Karate Jutsu written by Motobu Choki and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A translation of an early book on Okinawan Karate. Reprints the Japanese book with an English translation and notes on the opposite page. Also includes a translation of The Ten Articles of Karate by Anko Itosu as well as a poem on Karate by Funakoshi Gichin.

Download or read book Martial Arts written by Claudio A. Iedwab and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Martial Arts Mind & Body combines the best mental and physical training principles of various martial art forms to enhance performance. Centered on the Japanese concept of kiai, the book explains how to unite your mental, physical, and spiritual energies. As a result, you will be able to: sharpen concentration and awareness, improve your ability to learn new skills, perform better in training and competition, and remain focused under stress." "As you learn how to integrate the energy of the mind and body, you will increase your resistance to fatigue, discomfort, and distraction. You'll also learn techniques to control the body's responses to respiration, metabolism, and muscle relaxation."--Jacket.

Download or read book Gate 7 written by Clamp and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2013 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for another exciting new series from best-selling manga creators, CLAMP (Chobits, Clover, Cardcaptor Sakura)! Chikahito Takamoto has always read about the beauty and mystique of Japan''s ancient capital city, Kyoto. Now, two years into high school, he''s finally visiting there for real. But wandering the grounds of Kyoto''s legendary Shinto shrine of Kita no Tenmangu, he chances upon a mystery that his guidebooks didn''t prepare him for - two handsome men and an attractive woman, all strangely-garbed, wielding powers...and fighting monsters!

Download or read book The Spirit of Okinawan Karate Extended Throughout the World written by Fusei Kise and published by All Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Federation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grand Master Fusei Kise has devoted his life to teaching traditional Okinawan karate, From the main dojo of the All Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Federation in Okinawa City, he and his students have branched throughout the world, bringing to thousands the tradition of Shorin-Ryu Matsumura karate as passed to him by his teacher, Master Hohan Soken. In this book, Hanshi Kise tells his the story of his life and his karate.

Download or read book Steady Training written by Antonio Bustillo and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-04-29 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story describes the journey of one man through 30 years of martial arts training. From the first karate class with a newly arrived Japanese instructor in 1971, he goes on to study with eminent martial artist of today. Among them are, Toyotaro Miyazaki, the nationally rated competitor of the 60’s and 70’s described by Chuck Norris as one of his toughest opponents, and Ken Ogawa one of the toughest fighters to come out of Morio Higaonna’s Yoyogi dojo. The other instructors are Kiyoshi Yamazaki, trainer and choreographer for Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Conan movies and Joko Ninomiya, All Japan Kyokushin Champion and creator of the Sabaki Challenge tournament. Memorable moments depict meetings at the AAU Nationals with notables as Billy Blanks, Mr. Tae Bo, and Chuck Merriman. As a young student in the traditional Shotokan system, this narrative chronicles the transition to the eclectic modern training methods. This evolution the result of hard-earned lessons in real life encounters while working as a Miami Police Officer on the mid-night shift.

Download or read book Tales of Okinawa s Great Masters written by Shosh Nagamine and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available for the first time in English, Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters, the late Shoshin Nagamine's groundbreaking work, recounts the legacy and life histories of Okinawa's greatest martial artists. In addition to profiles of the legendary tegumi wrestlers, Nagamine-sensei features many of the world's great karate masters, including the founder of the core styles from which modern karate sprang. Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters corrects historical inaccuracies surrounding Okinawan martial arts and brings alive the greatest of the great masters. In this seminal martial arts history and biography, Nagamine-sensei presents the martial legacy of the Okinawan people and, to complement and emphasize what is of greatest importance in these tales and life histories, concludes with detailed instructions for the practice of zazen (sitting meditation). Already a classic in the Japanese edition, Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters is a must-read for all karate and tegumi enthusiasts, practitioners and researchers alike.

Download or read book Gaba Kawa written by Rie Takada and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demons like Rara are supposed to cause mischief in the mortal world and draw humans to darkness. They're not supposed to help mortals and they're definitely not supposed to fall in love with them! But that's just what happens when Rara enters high school, where a hot guy named Retsu Aku calls her "Gaba Kawa"! While demons gain power by causing mischief, the opposite is also true--if Rara uses any of her powers to help mortals, she'll immediately lose that very power. If she loses enough power, she'll disappear! Poor Rara. What's a "Gaba Kawa" demon to do? -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Godchild Vol 1 written by Kaori Yuki and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four gripping tales of murder and mayhem complete this chilling first installment from the renowned author of Angel Sanctuary. Godchild is a manga series that gothic fans shouldn't miss! -- VIZ Media

Download or read book The Book of Martial Power written by Steven J. Pearlman and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-03-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Different styles of martial arts offer contradictory information, philosophies and techniques for the body in combat. As a lifelong student and teacher of multiple styles of martial arts, Steven Pearlman has sought to distill from these disciplines not a fusion of techniques, but rather a compilation of fundamental principles that can guide the individual martial artist to the ideal action. Through his exploration of a set of basic principles that range from the physical to the spiritual, Pearlman arrives at a system open to all martial artists.

Download or read book Musings of a Budo Bum written by Peter Boylan and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The techniques are really a vessel for carrying all the things that are budo..." Most books about martial arts (budo) focus on techniques, although some tell the history, and a few wax philosophical. It is rare indeed to discover a book that so fluently combines all this within the broader context of culture and lifestyle, and does so in such a humble, engaging, and accessible way. "Budo Bum Anthology" is a book that answers not so much "how" or "what" as it does "why?" Why call budo teachers "sensei"? Why do we bow? Why kata? Why keep training? Peter Boylan, aka the Budo Bum, has achieved high rank in several martial arts -- judo, iaido, jodo, and more--spending decades immersed within budo, straddling the worlds and cultures of Japan and America, and translating between them. In these essays, the reader is invited to walk alongside a quiet man who thinks deeply about the worlds in which budo was created and is practiced, and who brings the meaning of "all the things that are budo" into our daily lives. CONTENTS Introduction Getting Started Do you have to study in Japan to understand budo? Etiquette: Form and sincerity in budo Sensei, Kyoshi, Hanshi, and Shihan: budo titles and how (not) to use them Different ranks in martial arts? Zanshin Budo Do versus Jutsu ( ) What kata isn't Trust in the dojo Training Training, motivation, and counting training time in decades instead of years The most effective martial art The dojo as the world: learning to deal with violence and power Budo and responsibility Investing in failure The spirit of learning Training hard and training well are not the same thing When it comes to training, fast is slow and slow is fast Getting out of the comfort zone There are no advanced techniques Essentials The most essential principles in budo: Structure The most essential principles in budo: Spacing The most essential principles in budo: Timing Philosophy The only things I teach are how to walk and how to breathe Budo expectations and realities: understanding the limits of what we study Will budo training make me a better person? Budo as a "professional skill" and professionalism in budo Budo training and budo philosophy How to adapt an art form to fit you Is kata too rigid and mechanical?

Download or read book Dueling with O Sensei written by Ellis Amdur and published by Freelance Academy Press. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a long-time martial artist, you have likely been either the recipient, the victim - or both - of the "wise old master" phenomenon, whereby budo students reverentially enfold their teachers as martial, moral and mystical juggernauts sans reproach, in which case, this book will make you clench your fists and laugh out loud, often while reading the same sentence. Iconoclastic, rebellious, yet fiercely holding to some of the most traditional values of Japanese martial culture, Amdur brought something new to martial arts writing - a startling honesty about the flaws, not only within martial arts culture, but also within its practitioners, often using himself as an exemplar of the latter. Originally published in 2000, and now fully revised, with eight new chapters, new artwork and photography, Dueling with O Sensei, Revised and Expanded Edition will be an invaluable addition to the library of old readers and new alike.

Download or read book Granblue Fantasy Manga 7 written by Cygames and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The manga based on the acclaimed RPG, from the designers of gaming classics Final Fantasy V/VI/IX. Don't wait for Granblue Fantasy: Relink to return to the world of Granblue! THE ENDLESS SKY What began as a duel between Katalina and Vira erupts into a battle threatening the entire Citadel, thanks to the Empire's meddling. After the dust settles, the Grandcypher's weary condition gets Gran and crew stranded on an island enshrouded in mist--the Ship Graveyard! As they set out to solve the mystery binding their freedom, an unlikely duo lends a hand in coaxing out the keeper of the island's secrets. Join the crew for one last adventure in the final volume of this sword-clashing, heartwarming series!