Book COMPENDIUM WKSA, M. Opeloski, english, includes HEIAN OYO
Book "COMPENDIUM WKSA" by Mirce OPELOSKI, senior student of Sensei Kase, 21 x 27,5 cm, 94 pages, english. For the first time "HEIAN OYO", created by Sensei Kase. Kihon, Heian 1 - 5, Kiai, Kime, Kumite, Zanshin, Zazen, Fudo-dachi, Makiwara, etc...
Book BEST KARATE M.NAKAYAMA, english V.1 V.2 V.3 V.4 V.5 V.6 V.7 V.8 V.9 V.10 V.11
Book series "BEST KARATE", by Masatoshi NAKAYAMA, 9th Dan, 15 x 22 cm, 140 pages, english. Vol.1: Comprehensive. Vol.2: Fundamentals. Vol.3: Kumite 1. Vol.4: Kumite 2. Vol.5: Heian and Tekki. Vol.6: Bassai-dai, Kanku-dai. Vol.7: Jitte, Hangetsu, Enpi. Vol.8: Gankaku, Jion. Vol.9: Bassai-sho, Kanku-sho, Chinte. Vol.10: Unsu, Sochin, Nijushiho. Vol.11: Gojushiho-dai, Gojushiho-sho, Meikyo
Book KARATE-DO NYUMON by MASTER G. FUNAKOSHI, english
Book KARATE-DO NYUMON" by master Gichin FUNAKOSHI, 18,5 x 26 cm, 119 pages, english. Published in 1943. Power, origins, Karate in the ryukuyu, Chinese hands/Empty hands, masters Azato and Itosu, training precepts, before practice, fist and foot, stances, Ten no Kata / Ura, vignettes of three teachers, kawashi
Book KARATE-DO KYOHAN, HB, by MASTER G. FUNAKOSHI, english
Book KARATE-DO KYOHAN by master Gichin FUNAKOSHI, 19 x 26 cm, 250, pages. Second edition. Karate-Do. The way from techniques. The development of Karate. Kata. Public introduction. The value of Karate. The Hand. Stances. hand techniques. Foot techniques. Kihon. The Kata: Names, Advice on Training, Line of movement. Kumite: Basic, Iai, Throwing techniques, Weapons, Self defense. Vital points. Maxims for the trainee. Makiwara and much more.
Book TO-TE JITSU G.FUNAKOSHI, paperback, english
Book TO-TE JITSU by master Gichin FUNAKOSHI, 16 x 24 cm, 320 pages, english. Classical work written in 1922. 175 photos of Master Funakoshi. History and styles of Karate. Basic Techniques. Value of Training, mentally and physically. How to teach Karate. Ranking System, Makiwara. The 15 Basic Kata step by step: Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan and Godan, Hangetsu, Gankaku, Tekki Shodan, Nidan and Sandan, Bassai-Dai, Jitte, Kanku-Dai, Enpi, Jion
Book MY WAY OF LIFE by MASTER G. FUNAKOSHI, english
Book KARATE-DO MY WAY OF LIFE by master Gichin FUNAKOSHI, 11 x 18 cm, 127 pages, english. The life of the father of modern Karate-Do. "His childhood and young manhood in Okinawa, his struggle to refine and popularise the art of Karate, his prescription for longevity...his unique personality... Through this volume the follower of Karate-Do will gain greater insight into the master's own way of living and thinking, and a sharper understanding of the art of self-defence." -Genshin Hironishi, President Japan Karate Do Shotokai.
Book THE SHÔTÔKAN KARATE DICTIONARY by SCHLATT, english
Book THE SHÔTÔKAN-KARATE DICTIONARY, by SCHLATT, 18 x 25,7 cm, new 4th edition, 296 pages, english. The Shotokan Karate Dictionary. Compendium in which to look up the Japanese terminology used in the art of Karate-Do. The main purpose of this dictionary is to define the terms used in the Karate style Shotokan. Completely revised and extended now being published in colour. A complete compendium of essential terms for the practice of karate-dô, with special focus on the Shôtôkan style. Japanese characters (kanji), in exquisitely rendered calligraphy, uniquely compliment the terminology used throughout this book. A pronunciation guide for the Japanese terms is also included, as well as the English translation for each term. This comprehensive reference book covers the numerical system, different target levels and directions of movement, the basic elements of karate training, basic and advanced katas, as well as the Japanese terms for typical instructions and commands you will hear ...
Book KARATE MASTER Mitsusuke HARADA, by Dr. Clive Layton, SOFTBACK, English
Book KARATE MASTER: LIFE & TIMES OF Mitsusuke HARADA, by Dr. Clive Layton, 15 x 23 cm, softback. 207 pages, english. "The Legacy of Shotokan Karate". One of the last disciples of the legendary Masters, Gichin Funakoshi and Shigeru Egami, reveals his lifelong search for the "Way of the Empty Hand". An absorbing biography...along with a wealth of training wisdom, previously untold facts, vivid insights and many fascinating anecdotes and fotos from the "Early Days of Japanese Karate".
Book REMINISCENCES BY MASTER MITSUSUKE HARADA, by Dr. Clive Layton, English ISBN 0 9532832 0 8
Book REMINISCENCES by Master Mitsusuke HARADA, by Dr. Clive Layton, 15 x 23 cm, 157 pages, english.
Book THE ART OF EMPTY HAND, H. NISHIYAMA & R. BROWN, english
Book KARATE THE ART OF EMPTY HAND FIGHTING by master Hidetaka NISHIYAMA / Richard C. Brown, 18 x 26 cm, 251 pages, english. What is Karate. History. Training methods. Striking points. Vital points. Stances. Posture. Body shifting. Hand techniques. Foot techniques. combinations. Formal exercises / Kata. Sparring / Kumite. Throwing techniques. Self defense and much more.
Book Tanpenshu Funakoshi Gichin, McCarthy, english
Book Funakoshi Gichin Tanpenshu, 14 x 20,5 cm, 143 pages, english.Compilation & English translation of short stories by Funakoshi Gichin, "Patrick McCarthy has done it again. "Funakoshi Gichin - KarateDo Tanpenshu" is sure to be a modern classic and deserves to be in a class all its own, "Tanpenshu" should be in the library or bookshelves of every serious enthousiasts, right next to the Bubishi, Karate Do Kyohan, and Nagamine Shoshin's precious writings." Joe Swift.
Book VOICE OF THE MOUNTAIN DRAGON - Practising with HARADA Sensei, Bernard Mathieu,english
Book THE VOICE OF THE MOUNTAIN DRAGON - Practising with HARADA Sensei by Bernard Mathieu, 15 x 23 cm, 169 pages, english.
Book Shotokan Kata up to black belt, Fiore Tartaglia, english
Book SHOTOKAN KATA up to black belt, author: Fiore Tartaglia, 17 x 24 cm, 108 pages, english. Learning kata made easy ! The unusual and fortunate combination of skills as a graphic designer and decade-long karate practitioner has allowed the author to write a unique book on kata: The exceptional graphical presentation of karate techniques within provides clear and precise illustration, perfect for answering your questions about traditional karate forms.Content:Taikyoku shodan, Heian shodan, Heian nidan, Heian sandan, Heian yondan, Heian godan, Tekki shodan, Bassai dai, Empi, Jion, Hangetsu, Kankû dai· Illustrated presentations of all techniques from three different perspectives (over 1700 graphics in total!)· Clear and detailed graphics· At-a-glance overview of all kata· Supplementary explanations of difficult sections of kata· Explanations of Japanese terms through graphics· Sturdy, easy-to-use and carry
Book FUNAKOSHI Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate, English
Book FUNAKOSHI The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate. First Time in English! 13,5x19,5 cm, 128 pages. Gichin Funakoshi, the father of karate, once said that "the ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants". He penned his now legendary "Twenty Principles". While the principles themselves have circulated for years, a translation of the accompanying commentary has never been published. This translation is aimed at martial arts enthusiasts in general and followers of karate in particular, The original text was written as terse axioms, the precepts of which are open to various interpretations; "There is no first attack in Karate" has occasioned endless discussion about its true meaning. Many such unresolved questions are answered in the commentary, which is filled with philosophical musings, historical episodes, and advice for anyone seeking a better way. Translated by John Teramoto, accompanied by rare photographs and ...
Book MASAO KAWASOE, 8th DAN Recollections of a Karate Master, by Dr. Clive Layton, English
Book MASAO KAWASOE, 8th DAN Recollections of a Shotokan Karate Master - The early years (1945 - 1975), by Dr. Clive Layton, 15 x 23 cm, 157 pages, english. With Forewords by Hidetaka Nishiyama, Katsunori Tsuyama & Vitaly Smirnov. The book covers the fascinating story of the first thirty years of the making of a world-class karate master. Masao Kawasoe was born in 1945 in Korea. After studying judo, in 1960, he began training in Shotokan under Master Katsunori Tsuyama and graded successfully for his black belt under Minoru Miyata in 1963. Awarded a full karate scholarship to the infamous Takushoku University, upon completion of his degree, Kawasoe was invited to attend the JKA Instructors Course for a further two years under Masters Nakayama, Kanazawa and Shoji. Master Kawasoe became a JKA instructor to Taiwan and then pioneered Shotokan in Madagascar, before settling in Great Britain in 1974. MASAO KAWASOE, 8th DAN, is a wonderful read by the foremost writer on Shotokan in the world, ...
Book SHOTOKAN KARATE-DO KATA Encyclopedia Kase-ha, KASE, Taiji, English and French
Book "SHOTOKAN KARATE-DO KATA Encyclopédie Kase-ha Encyclopedia" by master Taiji KASE, 9th Dan. 21 x 30 cm, 432 pages, Englisch and French. All 27 traditional Shotokan Ryu kata are presented in this book. Additionally the kata Heian Oyo and Tekki Oyo of Kase-Ha, both created by master Kase himself! 29 KATAS KARATE-DO KASE-HA: Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan, Ten no kata, Tekki Shodan, Kanku Dai, Bassai Dai, Enpi, Hangetsu, Jion, Jitte, Gankaku, Tekki Nidan, Kanku Sho, Bassai Sho, Nijushiho, Jiin, Tekki Sandan, Chinte, Sochin, Meikyu, Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho, Unsu, WANKAN, HEIAN OYO, TEKKI OYO. Forms and applications (bunkai) plus Kase Ha key points and principles. Note: Because of the high weight and package volumen of this book, we will confirm the exact shipping costs for our customers from outside Europe case by case.
Book The Shotokan Stylistic System, Massimo Braglia, English
Book The Shotokan Stylistic System, Massimo Braglia, 30 x 23 cm, English. 620 pages! More than 800 color images! This book is an Investigation on the origins, evolution, meaning and symbolism in the katas of the most famous and controversial Karate style. new theories about the origins and historical developements of kata, the formal exercises of Karate, transmitted in the Shotokan school of Tokyo by the Funakoshi family. "The Shotokan Stylistic System" contains the result of research, supported by the Grand Master Paolo Bolaffio, wich lasted almost two decades. It reveals the original names, key features and Chinese styles from which the kata of the Shotokan and Shotokai style orignate, but are also present in the Wado-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shorin-ryu styles, and partly originate from the Goju-ryu«. All Kata investigated in this book were the subject of an in-depth study, so as to create an entire chapter for each of them and for the first time gathered in a single book (names changed from ...
Book MASTER MASAO KAWASOE 8th DAN, The Foundations of Shotokan, Dr. Clive Layton, English
Book MASTER MASAO KAWASOE, The Foundations of Shotokan Karate Technique, by Dr. Clive Layton, 15 x 23 cm, 96 pages, english. An explorative rendering based on an extended interview. Note: This is not a training manual! This book is an engaging, highly informative, thought-provoking and interactive read that could well prove to be the most important in-depth technical treatise on Shotokan karate ever written. Master Kawasoe, 8th Dan, a world-renown Shotokan technician of fifty years experience, describes, using just one stance, two variations of one type of punch and two types of block, what he believes underpins all Shotokan technique. The book details a bio-mechanical five-step sequence of inward actions that pick-up, momentarily store and channel energy, and the outward process of delivering and focussing that energy – all in about one-fifth of a second! Master Masao Kawasoe and the Foundations of Shotokan Karate Technique will surely last the test of time, for not only is it a ...
Book KASE HA KARATE-DO, The Way Beyond, Velibor Dimitrijevic, English
Book KASE HA KARATE-DO, The Way Beyond, Velibor Dimitrijevic, English. 25 x 17,5cm, hardcover, luxury print with over 300 photographs, diagrams and dedications to the author written by Kase sensei. For the first time the principles and philosophy of the unique Kase Ha style of Shotokan based on the samurai Budo concept has been analytically explained. The main pillars of the ancient Budo concept of practice which inspired Kase sensei to develop his extraordinary abilities are Centralization (Haragei), Zen and Ki phenomenon are explained. Besides technical characteristics the main emphasis is on the aspects of higher practice like, rooting and ground resistance power, Ibuki breathing and the development of breath power, mind control and the concept of the Ki energy. For these reasons the book is meant for advanced practitioners who are looking for the Way beyond ordinary practice. However, because of the crucial role of the stance and its “rooting” to the ground, bio-mechanical ...
Book ALL JAPAN KARATEDO SHOTOKAN KIHON KATA, Japan Karatedo federation, english - japanese BOK-111
Book KATA GUIDE BOOK FOR ALL JAPAN KARATEDO SHOTOKAN - KIHON KATA. Japan Karatedo Federation, Size: 18 x 26 cm. 111 pages - English/Japanese. Supervision ALL JAPAN KARATEDO SHOTOKAN. Enbu / Mr. Koji Arimoto: Heian Shodan - Heian Nidan - Heian Sandan - Heian Yodan - Heian Godan - Tekki Shodan. Step by step clear instructions, embusen, some bunkai.
Book ALL JAPAN KARATEDO SHOTOKAN TOKUI KATA 1, Japan Karatedo federation, english-japanese BOK-112
Book KATA GUIDE BOOK FOR ALL JAPAN KARATEDO SHOTOKAN - TOKUI KATA 1. Japan Karatedo Federation, Size: 18 x 26 cm. 168 pages - English/Japanese. Supervision ALL JAPAN KARATEDO SHOTOKAN. Photograph, Stance, Movement of the foot, Movement of the hand, Point, Figure of footwork. Enbu / Mr. Koji Arimoto, Mr. Chikashi Hayashida: Kanku Dai - Jion - Bassai Dai - Gojushiho Sho - Gojushiho Dai
Book ALL JAPAN KARATEDO SHOTOKAN TOKUI KATA 2, Japan Karatedo federation, english-japanese BOK-113
Book KATA GUIDE BOOK FOR ALL JAPAN KARATEDO SHOTOKAN - TOKUI KATA 2. Japan Karatedo Federation, Size: 18 x 26 cm. 152 pages - English/Japanese. Supervision ALL JAPAN KARATEDO SHOTOKAN. Photograph, Stance, Movement of the foot, Movement of the hand, Point, Figure of footwork. Enbu / Mr. Kazumasa Moto: Enpi - Kanku Sho - Gankaku - Sochin - Unsu.
Book TANDEN KASE HA BUDO KARATE-DO, Velibor Dimitrijevic, English
Book TANDEN KASE HA BUDO KARATE-DO, Velibor Dimitrijevic, English. 25 x 17,5cm. The secrets of the Taiji Kase sensei’s authentic teaching revealed for the first time. In the philosophy of Japanese martial arts based on the doctrine of Budo, Tanden is the name given to a centre in the lower abdomen which is considered the source of Ki energy and the place where all physical, mental and spiritual activities originate. Tanden is the core in the practice of the Kase Ha Budo Karate-Do. In his second book, the author addresses the metaphysical aspects and principles on which the practice of the Kase Ha style is based, in an argumentative and analytical way. The book explains origins of energy centres in the human body with particular reference to the Tanden in the martial arts of Sumo, Kyudo, Kendo, Aikido and of course Kase Ha Budo Karate-Do. It also addresses mind development and control along with the implementation of abdominal, Ibuki breathing which, in synergy with the reactive force ...
Book AMA NO KATA & FOTO GALLERY by masters Gichin and Gigo FUNAKOSHI, english
Book AMA NO KATA & FOTO GALLERY by masters Gichin and Gigo FUNAKOSHI, 16 x 24 cm, 160 pages, english. Hardcover. Includes free DVD as gift Gichin Funakosjhi 1924 Vintage Footage. Ama No Kata & Photo Gallery 1941, by Gichin and Gigo Funakoshi. The book is limited to 1500 copies. A certificate of authenticity is included with an individual numbering. AMA NO KATA & Photo Gallery was also referred to as the "Heavenly Kata and Photo Gallery".Written and created by both Gichin and Gigo Funakoshi, this book features an alomost lost Kata. Although the Heavenly Kata (Ten No Kata) shown in this book is a very basic Kata, it is a very important Kata in the history of Shotokan Karate, since it was created by Master Giching Funakoshi and his son Gigo. First printed in the format of a two sided poster in 1941, the front depicted the Heavenly Kata and the back demonstrated several Kumite combinations. We have taken the information from this poster and included it in this book, along with a photo ...
Book RENTANGOSHIN KARATE JITSU (1928) by master Gichin FUNAKOSHI, hardcover, english
Book RENTANGOSHIN KARATE JITSU (1928) by master Gichin FUNAKOSHI, 16 x 24 cm, 200 pages, english. Hardcover. Professionally and unbiasedly translated by Ayano Shimada. Laminated hardcover. Comes in a sealed slip case. Each book is numbered and comes with a certificate and stamp of authenticity. This is the second book, the founder of Japanese Karate, Gichin Funakoshi wrote. This work is very close to being 100 years old. Featured are many large, high quality photographs. This allows the reader to follow these original katas, performed by the master himself, with no variations. Included are some of the bunkai through easy to follow photos. We have included the translator's notes as well as explaining certain parts, which only a true researcher like Ayano Shimada can explain.
