Journey of an Ordinary Karateka

Journey of an Ordinary Karateka
Author: Paul H. Peck
Publisher: Paul H. Peck
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2004-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781413725520

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.

Journey of an Ordinary Karate-ka - Redux

Journey of an Ordinary Karate-ka - Redux
Author: Paul H. Peck
Publisher: Paul H. Peck
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2005-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781413757811

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.

Karate Kid

Karate Kid
Author: Rosanne L. Kurstedt
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0762493429

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.

The Millennium Convocation

The Millennium Convocation
Author: Paul Peck
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2008-03-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1435708954

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.

Martial Arts Biographies

Martial Arts Biographies
Author: Rob Jacob
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0595348610

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.

Zen Odyssey, An Okinawan Karate & Martial Arts Journey

Zen Odyssey, An Okinawan Karate & Martial Arts Journey
Author: Mark D Bishop
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2017-01-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 132690521X

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.

My First Karate Class

My First Karate Class
Author: Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-12-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481479334

Beginning readers can learn all about what happens at karate class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of young martial artists-in-training! It’s the first day of karate class. What will it be like? Find out in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Karate students wear a uniform called a gi, and learn to block and kick! Young readers will love seeing kids their age practicing karate, learning words like obi (the karate belt), and more in this adorable introduction to the sport! Includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic karate moves—to be done with a parent or guardian’s supervision.

My Karate a personal journey

My Karate a personal journey
Author: Allen Woodman
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2014-07-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1312371528

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)

KARATE KUDOS

KARATE KUDOS
Author: Tamanna Mishra
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2020-09-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1648288162

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.

Karate-dō Kyōhan

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