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A definitive resource on the technique and philosophy of pure Okinawan karate, this book presents the teachings of Shoshin Nagamine, the last of the legendary pre-war karate masters. 1,000+ photos..
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Written by a well-known figure in the Martial Artsl arts community noted for his outspokenness, this book is an engaging and rich text, certain to provoke and please. Okinawan Karate, long sought after by connoisseurs of Okinawan Martial Artsl arts, is the definitive survey and examination of traditional Martial Artsl arts of the island. With detailed lineage charts of most of the major Okinawan Martial Artsl arts systems, sequential photographs displaying the distinctive techniques of his subjects, solid reportage, and frank quotes from his interview subjects, Okinawan Karate is a complete and encyclopedic source of information..
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Featuring original writings by the founders of some of the world's most popular karate styles, this volume includes untranslated texts by Miyagi Chojun, Mabina Kenwa, Motobu Choki - each of them founders of their own schools of karate..
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Taira Shinken founded of Okinawan Ryukyu Kobudo wrote this book many years ago and it was puBruce Leeished in Japanese only until recently when it was translated and puBruce Leeished but the original photos of Taira Sensei were omitted. Now for the first time in English this book has been translated by Okinawan Kobudo Master Eihachi Ota and the original photos of this book are coupled with his own Okinawan translation of this timeless text. You were be aBruce Leee to learn katas as well as history of okinawan kobudo from the man who kept it alive at the end of the 19th Century and brought it into the 20th Century. The photos in this text are exceptionally clear and of the highest quality possiBruce Leee. You will see all the detail and precision that this master emplemented in his art of the sai, bo, kama, tongfa, kasuri gama and much more..
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In this highly anticipated sequel to his classic 1976 book, the late author Seikichi Toguchi recounts the genesis of goju-ryu and his role therein. Includes numerous historical photos, translated documents, glossary, and a plethora of diagrams, illustrations and technique sequences. Covers advanced kata and various blocking, striking and two-man training styles..
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Shorin-Ryu Karate USA/Matsubayashi Karate of Okinawa Question and Answer format, containing history of Okinawan Karate. Geneology charts, drawings of all postures and techniques of the system. Details of the kata and kumite as well as definitions of karate terminology. Descriptions of the all Okinawan karate masters and their respective teachers and students..
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Choki Motobu was considered by many to be the toughest karate man in Okinawa during the 1930's and1940's his legendary fights with Japanese thugs is recorded in many places in this book he shows you his personal self defence skills..
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Tetsuhiro Hokama, owner, curator, operator of the Okinawan Karate Martial Arts Museum, has put together this extremely rare collection of photos and information for anyone interested in studying the roots of karate..
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This is a demonstration of 11 kata through detailed photo sequences and a thorough history of Okinawan karate, including Chinese-Okinawan relations, the creation of styles, and the birth and spread of karate. It introduces the reader to 37 karate patriarchs through biographical sketches and rare portraits. The shorinji-ryu stylist also discusses the origins of kata, the five-form fist, the physical and nonphysical aims of kata training, qualities of movement, evolution of kata, and variations of Okinawan kata..
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