Karate Information

by Masatoshi Nakayama

All the basic points of karate arranged systematically for effective learning, step by step—the parts of the body used as natural weapons, the stances, how to block, how to attack, introduction to the kata and to kumite.

by Masatoshi Nakayama

Most books on karate usually do not provide complete, detailed instructions and illustrations-the fundamentals plus the fine points-that readers hope for. This book fills the gaps left by others.

by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn F. Draeger

All 6 volumes of this classic work are collected here in one volume. An outstanding primer on self defense. Written by the chief instructor of the JKA in collaboration with the pioneer Westerner in the practice of Japanese martial arts and an instructor in the International Division of the Kodokan in Tokyo.

by Teruyuki Okazaki, Milorad V. Stricevic

All the basic points of karate arranged systematically for effective learning, step by step--the parts of the body used as natural weapons, the stances, how to block, how to attack, introduction to the kata and to kumite.

by Hidetaka Nishiyama and Richard C. Brown

by Hirokazu Kanazawa

Hirokazu Kanazawa is the renowned karate master in the world today, and a close disciple of Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate and founder of the Shotokan School. Having earned his impressive reputation in Hawaii, the mainland United States, and Europe as an official trainer for the Japan Karate Association, Kanazawa founded Shotokan Karate-do International Federation in 1979. This association now has branches in more than 90 countries throughout the world.

by Milorad V. Stricevic, Dusan Daci, Toyotaro Mivazaki, George Anderson

Learn how to achieve peak conditioning and unbeatable competition skills - REGARDLESS OF STYLE! Over 750 photos, charts, graphs, and illustrations. TOC: The History of Karate: A Martial Art and Competitive Sport Modern Karate Techniques: The Principles of Executing Techniques, Sweeping and Defense Against Sweeping Arm Techniques: Tsuki and Uchi-Waza Kicking Techniques: Keri-Waza Equipment: Use in Conditioning and Training of Karate Athletes The Tactics of Sport Competition Modern Karate Training: Programing Excercise Workrates

by Teruyuki Okazaki

In this enlightening and inspiring book, Master Teruyuki Okazaki, one of the greatest karate masters of our time, shares his wisdom gained from more than 60 years of practicing and teaching Shotokan Karate throughout the world. This is his commentary on the Dojo Kun and the Niju Kun, the guiding principles of karate, as given by his teacher, Master Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate. Anyone who wishes to become a better martial artist and a better person will treasure "Perfection of Character," and integrate its precepts into his or her life.

by Gichin Funakoshi

Linking the time when karate was a strictly Okinawan art of self-defense shrouded in the deepest secrecy and the present day, when it has become a martial art practiced throughout the world, is Gichin Funakoshi, the "Father of Karate-do."

by Gichin Funakoshi

Nineteen kata ("forms") of karate-the art of self-defense without weapons-are presented here in complete detail. They are the ones selected by the great master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give comprehensive training in Karate-do, the way of karate.

by C. W. Nicol

A classic story of one man's confrontation with the self through Karate.