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Mastering Karate (Book) $19.95 He's been named the Instructor of the Year by Black Belt magazine and dubbed "the published authority on American karate" by Karate International magazine. Now Jerry Beasley, ninth-degree black belt, shares his insights on the technique and tradition behind the most popular form of karate in the western world. In Mastering Karate, Beasley focuses on the crucial components of advanced karate techniques that will enhance your individual performance and give you the edge in sparring situations. The detailed descriptions and photographs will help you visualize and develop the critical skills needed to progress through the intermediate and advanced ranks. Mastering Karate also includes specific offensive and defensive strategies you can adapt in competition as well as an entire chapter dedicated to teaching styles and methods that you can apply to become more effective in the dojo. With advanced training methods for physical and mental preparation, this book offers the practical tools you need to succeed.In addition to a wealth of training techniques, Mastering Karate presents ideas and concepts about history, traditions, etiquette, and training methods, it traces the evolution of western karate and shows how it has been influenced by superstars like Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Bill Wallace.Mastering Karate is an invaluable resource for students in all karate disciplines. Whether you're an advanced black belt, an intermediate student striving for improvement, or an instructor in search of contemporary training methods, you'll benefit from this comprehensive resource. Use the experience and instruction of Jerry Beasley to guide you to success. |
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Karate Training $24.95 This book 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. 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. Relevant aspects of the history of Japan and influences-the samurai ethos, bushido, and Zen Buddhism-on its martial arts are then pointed out. Finally, the author discusses the changes made on the karate brought in from Okinawa due to these influences. Even with all this martial background, however, it is stressed that current karate-do is different in form and philosophy from the early traditions in that modern practice emphasizes karate as a sport, a means of self-defense, or even a way of life, but not as a means of dispatching an opponent. In Part Two 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. The final chapter presents nine kata, introductory the advanced kata, Sochin and Nijushiho, are rarely seen in print in English. Often de-emphasized in the modern Western practice of karate, the important place of kata in the martial arts as well as their application to self-defense is here stressed. Further features include a history of karate in the United States, an Appendix listing rank requirements in Shotokan karate, and a recommended reading list. All in all, this book will prove to be an excellent source for martial arts historians and practitioners alike. |
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Nunchaku Karate Weapon $18.78 Rated: NRSynopsis: The nunchaku is used by karate students in the practice of kobudo, a weapons art that evolved along with karate on Okinawa. The kobudo and nunchaku-training movements in this DVD presentation are based on karate movements, with the weapon being considered an extension of the hands and body. Famed teacher Fumio Demura hosts this DVD which includes instruction on nunchaku grip, stances, grasping positions, blocking, striking, warm-up calisthenics, movements, karate and nunchaku similarities, whipping techniques (and footwork), applied attacking techniques, applied blocking and counter-techniques. Fumio Demura studied under Ryusho Sakagami and legendary Okinawan master Kenshin Taira. A student of kobudo and karate for more than 40 years, Demura is an accomplished book author and has been honored twice by the Black Belt Hall of Fame (1969, Karate Sensei of the Year; 1975, Martial Artist of the Year). He travels extensively, teaching at his various schools and giving demonstrations all over the world. |
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Complete Shotokan Karate $19.95 Complete Shotokan Karate is actually two books in one: a thorough history of Japanese karate in Asia and the United States, and an instructional manual for students of the Shotokan method. Part One outlines the history of karate from its probable origins in India (or perhaps Greece), and its transmission from China through Okinawa to Japan. Relevant aspects of Japanese h istory and culture, such as thesamurai ethos and Zen, are emphasized. Part Two, profusely illustrated with over 600 clear blackand white photographs and 20 line drawings, outlines instruction for kumite (sparring drills). Included are twoperson drills such as the doubleline drill and the circle drilL which give practice in facing multiple opponents. Descriptions of many of these drills are not found in other Englishlanguage books. In addition, nine kata (forms) are presented, two of which, sochin and nijushiho, are rarely seen in print in English. The two parts of this exhaustive book the first historical and philosophical, the second practicalcombine to form one of the most comprehensive presentations of Shotokan karate available in English. Complete ShotokanKarate is an essential resource for all those interested in Japanese karate. |
OK so i need help any DVDs/vids?
OK so I JUST started karate, and I have a hard time remembering what to practice when I come home, is there any dvds/books youtube vids? that give instructions on the very basics? I am afraid of falling behind!
Thanks, Chelsea
Just go on youtube and type the style of karate your doing..
TOM HILLS DOJO - Goju Karate - Blindfold training, touch & intention sensitive.