Kempo Karate-Do

Kempo Karate-Do
Author: Tsuyoshi Chitose
Publisher: Sinkdokan International
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2000
Genre:
ISBN: 9780968779101

Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate

Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate
Author: Pat McCarthy
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1987
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780897501132

Pat McCarthy, a shorinji-ryu stylist and triple-crown winner of the North American Karate Championships in 1974, demonstrates 11 karate kata. A detailed history of Okinawan karate and biographies of 37 of its greatest patriarchs are also included.

Karate-dō Kyōhan

Karate-dō Kyōhan
Author: Gichin Funakoshi
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1973
Genre: Karate
ISBN: 9784770003706

Bible of Karate Bubishi

Bible of Karate Bubishi
Author:
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1462916406

This comprehensive translation of the Bubishi--the ancient manual of karate--is the most complete available. Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The English translation of this remarkable tome includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan and Chinese history, as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries, making it a goldmine for researchers and practitioners alike. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi.

Keinosuke Enoeda

Keinosuke Enoeda
Author: Rod Butler
Publisher: Blue Island Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2004-08-01
Genre: Karate
ISBN: 9780954694715

Scientific Karate Do

Scientific Karate Do
Author: Masayuki Kukan Hisataka
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2012-02-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1462904173

A truly exhaustive text on the myriad disciplines that make up karate, Scientific Karatedo is the ultimate guide to this popular martial art. First written in 1976, Scientific Karatedo continues to stand as one of the best books ever written on karate. This classic work is a complete guide to all facets of karate training, describing not only strikes, kicks, blocks, and stances, but also: Warm–Ups Forms Sparring techniques Multiple combinations Throws Chokes Joint locks Weapons Use Meditation Examples Self–defense techniques against weapons Self–defense for women. No other karate guide covers such a wide range of subjects. Illustrated with over 1,900 photographs, Scientific Karatedo is an easy to understand guide written with the beginner in mind, but contains enough advanced techniques to satisfy veteran practitioners. The author also describes the theories, ethics, etiquette, history, and spirituality of karate, and has added new information on the Koshiki Karatedo competition system and Supersafe protective equipment.

Karate Kenpo The Art of Self Defense

Karate Kenpo The Art of Self Defense
Author: Mabuni Kenwa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2020-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781950959310

A translation and reproduction of Mabuni Kenwa's 1934 book on Karate fundamentals, training and philosophy.Mabuni Kenwa (1889 - 1952) was born in Okinawa as part of a Samurai family. He began studying Karate under the famous Karate master Itosu Anko (1831-1915) and later studied under master Higaonna Kanryo. Mabuni was legendary for his extensive knowledge of kata and other aspects of Karate. He was regarded as the foremost authority on Okinawan Karate by his contemporaries. He served as a police officer and taught his colleagues his martial art. This is his first book on Karate.

Kempo-Jitsu Pre 1900 Martial Art

Kempo-Jitsu Pre 1900 Martial Art
Author: Kenneth Melbourne
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2006-06-27
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1452090750

Quotes from the masters: Ken Melbourne has connected many of the old techniques to new problems, to find new solutions for self defense. Sifu Winchell Ping Chiu Woo Grandmaster, Hung Gar Fu Hok President, International Brotherhood of Chinese Martial Artists Ken Melbourne is the real thing! Sensei Alan Cunningham - 10th dan, Taiho Jitsu President, American Taiho Jitsu Association Ken Melbourne is a Martial Arts genius! He is in the top ten martial artists I know! O-Sensei Philip S. Porter - 9th dan Judo President, United States Martial Arts Association Ken Melbourne can add real applications to anyones art! Sensei Kenneth Miarecki - 9th dan - Sen-I Ryu Budo Vice President, North American Grandmasters Council I would be indeed disappointed to learn that any of my followers had acquired the strength and skill to wrestle and then assumed the part of a bully. For a bully is at heart a coward. Earle Liederman (1886 1970) Taken from his book (1923) entitled: The Science of Wrestling and The Art of Jiu-Jitsu Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go. Oscar Wilde (1854 1900)

Koryu Goju Ryu Karate Jutsu

Koryu Goju Ryu Karate Jutsu
Author: Heinrich Büttner
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2018-07-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 3752821825

Traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate and Kobujutsu in Kenshikai Attitude According to Dr. Hokama Tetsuhiro