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Best Karate Bassai, Kanku Vol 6 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and kumite' practiced by the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of an instructor of the Association executing a certain technique. Fully described and illustrated in this volume are the widely practiced Bassal and Kanku kata f ...Show more
Best Karate - Bassai Sho, Kanku, Sho, Chinte Vol 9 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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These advanced kata may be selected for testing above shodan level. The techniques in Bassai Sho, using sword hand, ridge hand and tiger mouth, make good defenses against stick attacks. In Kanko Sho are many counter-attacks to the upper level. Chinte has unique techniques, the rarely seen tateken, and i ...Show more
Best Karate Fundamentals Vol 2 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and kumite' practiced by the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of an instructor of the Association executing a certain technique. The three kata in this volume are on the Japan Karate Association recommended list and are nota ...Show more
Best Karate Gankaku. Jion Vol 8 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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The three kata in this volume are on the Japan Karate Association recommended list and are notable for the sticklike use of the arms--Jitte, the circular movements of hands and feet coordinated with breathing--Hangetsu, and easy, agile movements, combined into continuous techniques--Empi.
Best Karate Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho, Meikyo Vol 11 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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The three advanced kata in this book are a challenge to the performer's level of maturity. From the smooth and flowing movements of Gojushiho Dai through the transformations in the equally long Gojushiho Sho to the serene and mellow Meikyo kata, both the techniques learned in the basic kata and more sop ...Show more
Best Karate Heian, Tekki Vol 5 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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Kata, the formal exercises of karate training, were the essence of practice in Okinawa and China, and are the core training method even today.Detailed here in 1500 sequential photos are the five Heian and three Tekki kata, mastery of which is necessary to attain first dan. Demonstrated by the author and ...Show more
Best Karate Jutte, Hangetsu, Empi Vol 7 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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Two kata from the recommended list: Gankaku--crane standing on a rock--a name descriptive of this kata, which has techniques for striking upward or downward with either hand while standing on one foot. Here are dazzling techniques for counterattacking with the back-fist or side kick.In the Jion kata the ...Show more
Best Karate Kumite 1 Vol 3 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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In kumite (sparring) basic techniques are sharpened and body movement and distancing acquired through practical application. This volume explains the types and meaning of kumite and the relation between jiyu kumite and basic training in fundamentals. Demonstrated by instructors of the Japan Karate Assoc ...Show more
Best Karate Kumite 2 Vol 4 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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This book complements volume 3 of this series and, like the earlier volume, includes writings of masters of the martial arts to guide the student toward spiritual awareness and mental maturity. It places kumite in perspective, relating it to training as a whole.
Best Karate - Unsu, Sochin, Nijushiho Vol 10 by Masatoshi Nakayama
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The kata in this volume are at the advanced level and may be selected for examination above the grade of shodan. In Unsu, there are constant transformations, signified by the name meaning "Cloud Hands." All parts of the body are used as weapons, with feints and provocations leading to unique combination ...Show more
Best Karate, Vol.1 Comprehensive by Masatoshi Nakayama
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Category: Sport, Games and Recreation | Series: Best Karate Ser.
This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and kumite' practiced by the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of an instructor of the Association executing a certain technique. All the basic points of karate arranged systematically for effective learning, step by step--th ...Show more
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