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50390 Goju Ryu Karate Do Kyohan-Limited Edition (Hardback)
By Gogen "The Cat” Yamaguchi
Filled with over 1200 line drawings carefully explained in detail. Beginning with the basics of Goju
Ryu, moving on to two-man sparring and self-defense for women,
these 300 plus pages thoroughly express the author’s passion and love for his chosen style. Initially
written as a text book for his students to help them understand their style, the text still holds up today as
an ideal guidance book for the student of Goju Ryu. Book comes with a numbered limited edition certificate.
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64225- Goju Ryu Karate Do Kyohan-Paper Back
By
Gogen The Cat Yamaguchi/Don
By Gogen The Cat Yamaguchi. An absolute must for all
students of karate as you will see over 1200 line
drawings of kata, bunkai, and kumite. A very special
book presented in a very special way written by a very
special person. Featured in over 6 major magazines as
the book of the year in martial arts don't be
disappointed order yours today. A completely different
book than The Cat 330 pgs
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64226- Karate Do Kyohan-Master Text
By Gichin Funakoshi
* The Master Text for the Way of the Empty-Hand,
Hardback, 262 pgs.
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52008
The Making of a Martial Artist
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Sang Kyu Shim
Price $21.00
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52392 Karate Jutsu-The Original Teachings of Funakoshi
by Gichin Funakoshi
The Masters earliest version, from which his "Karate-Do Kyohan" evolved from-A hardback book 188pgs.-from the 1920's, this is the first official English publication with rare photo's of Funakoshi |
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50693
Practical Karate 1: Fundamentals of Self-Defense
By M. Nakayama & Donn F. Draeger
This is the first volume in the classic six-volume series
by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Written for those too busy to devoute hours a day to karate training,
it is a serious introduction to the basic elements of self-defense.
"The secrets of self-defense can be summed up in the proverbs"
'a wise man avoids danger' and 'to run away is the best way to
win.' Yet, sometimes you are not able to choose these courses.
I select here several techniques which you will be able to master
with comparative ease, thus protecting yourself more effectively
against any unarmed assailant."(M. Nakayama) "Properly learned
karate responses will teach you to face emergency attack situations
or run–both with confidence. The few minutes a day you must
spend in practice will never be wasted." (Donn Draeger)
Masatoshi Nakayama, for many years the chief instructor
of the Japan Karate Association, began his karate training
as a student of Gichin Funakoshi in 1932. Also a student
of Chinese martial arts and the scion of a noted family of
kenjutsu instructors, he directed the expansion of Shotokan
karate throughout the world and played a major role in the
shaping of modern karate.
Donn Draeger, an internationally recognized authority and
author of many books on the martial arts of Asia, was a
pioneer Westerner in the practice of Japanese martial arts
and an instructor in the International Division of the
Kodokan in Tokyo. He was the first non-Japanese to compete in the All-Japan High-Rank Holders' Judo
Tournament at the Kodokan. 110 pages. Softcover.
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50694 Practical Karate 2: Defense Against an Unarmed Assailant
By M. Nakayama & Donn F. Draeger
This is the second volume in the classic six-volume series
by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Written for those with an understanding of karate fundamentals, all
methods described are workable, easy-to-learn karate defense responses to an unarmed assailant. Divided into
chapters dealing with attacks from the front and from the rear,
this book provides an uncomplicated approach to using fundamental karate skills for defense. Mastery of the
responses in this text will not make the reader invincible
in personal encounters, but will certainly better prepare
the reader should defense of his life or those of others
become necessary.
Masatoshi Nakayama, for many years the chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association, began his karate training
as a student of Gichin Funakoshi in 1932. Also a student
of Chinese martial arts and the scion of a noted family of
kenjutsu instructors, he directed the expansion of Shotokan
karate throughout the world and played a major role in the
shaping of modern karate.
Donn Draeger, an internationally recognized authority and author of many books on the martial arts of Asia, was a
pioneer Westerner in the practice of Japanese martial arts
and an instructor in the International Division of the
Kodokan in Tokyo. He was the first non-Japanese to compete in the All-Japan High-Rank Holders' Judo
Tournament at the Kodokan. 120 pages. Softcover.
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50695 Practical Karate 3: Defense Against Multiple Assailants
By M. Nakayama & Donn F. Draeger
This is the third volume in the classic six-volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn
Draeger. Written for those with an understanding of karate
fundamentals, all methods described are workable, easy-to-learn karate defense responses to unarmed
assailants. Divided into chapters dealing with attacks
from standing, sitting, and ground-fighting positions,
including grappling attacks, this book provides a simple
approach to using fundamental karate skills for defense.
Mastery of the responses in this text will not make the reader invincible in personal encounters, but will provide a
ready repertoire of techniques to deal with a wide variety
of attacks by multiple assailants.
Masatoshi Nakayama, for many years the chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association, began his karate training
as a student of Gichin Funakoshi in 1932. Also a student
of Chinese martial arts and the scion of a noted family of
kenjutsu instructors, he directed the expansion of Shotokan
karate throughout the world and played a major role in the
shaping of modern karate.
Donn Draeger, an internationally recognized authority and
author of many books on the martial arts of Asia, was a
pioneer Westerner in the practice of Japanese martial arts
and an instructor in the International Division of the
Kodokan in Tokyo. He was the first non-Japanese to compete in the All-Japan High-Rank Holders' Judo
Tournament at the Kodokan. 120 pages. Softcover.
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50696 Practical Karate 4: Defense Against Armed Assailants
By M. Nakayama & Donn F. Draeger
This is the fourth volume in the classic six-volume series
by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Comprising of chapters on dealing with club and stick attacks, blade
and sharp-edged weapon attacks, and multiple armed assailants, this volume presents a realistic approach to
dealing with armed attackers for those with a full understanding of karate fundamentals and acquaintance
with the basics of weapon usage. Mastery of the responses in this text will not make the reader
invincible in personal encounters, but will provide a ready repertoire of techniques and understanding
of principles needed in dealing with a variety of attacks by armed assailants.
Masatoshi Nakayama, for many years the chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association, began his karate training
as a student of Gichin Funakoshi in 1932. Also a student
of Chinese martial arts and the scion of a noted family of
kenjutsu instructors, he directed the expansion of Shotokan
karate throughout the world and played a major role in the
shaping of modern karate.
Donn Draeger, an internationally recognized authority and
author of many books on the martial arts of Asia, was a
pioneer Westerner in the practice of Japanese martial arts
and an instructor in the International Division of the
Kodokan in Tokyo. He was the first non-Japanese to compete in the All-Japan High-Rank Holders' Judo
Tournament at the Kodokan. 122 pages. Softcover.
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50697 Practical Karate 5: Self-Defense for Women
This is the fifth volume of the classic six-volume series
by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Written primarily for women, the techniques in this volume are
equally useful for men and children-anyone in a situation
where the assailant possesses a physical advantage. Included in this volume are chapters dealing with simple
hand and wrist seizures, partial body seizures, and full
embrace seizures. Although the methods set out here do
not require an extensive background in karate training,
> the authors recommend that the reader consult the other
volumes of the Practical Karate series, as well.
Masatoshi Nakayama, for many years the chief instructor
of the Japan Karate Association, began his karate training
as a student of Gichin Funakoshi in 1932. Also a student
of Chinese martial arts and the scion of a noted family of
kenjutsu instructors, he directed the expansion of Shotokan
karate throughout the world and played a major role in the
shaping of modern karate.
Donn Draeger, an internationally recognized authority and
author of many books on the martial arts of Asia, was a
pioneer Westerner in the practice of Japanese martial arts
and an instructor in the International Division of the
Kodokan in Tokyo. He was the first non-Japanese to compete in the All-Japan High-Rank Holders' Judo
Tournament at the Kodokan. 110 pages. Softcover.
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50698 Practical Karate 6: Self-Defense in Special Situations
By M. Nakayama & Donn F. Draeger
This is the final volume of the classic six-volume series
by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Beginning with tactics for dealing with automobile situations,
escalating to tied-hand situations, then switchblade, chain, meat cleaver, and razor attacks, and finishing
with tactics for dealing with handgun attacks, the authors cover a wide range of effective responses in
situations calling for advanced tactics. This volume helps to replace false confidence with an ability to
make a quick, realistic appraisal of a dangerous situation and take the correct countermeasures for
personal safety.
Masatoshi Nakayama, for many years the chief instructor
of the Japan Karate Association, began his karate training
as a student of Gichin Funakoshi in 1932. Also a student
of Chinese martial arts and the scion of a noted family of
kenjutsu instructors, he directed the expansion of Shotokan
karate throughout the world and played a major role in the
shaping of modern karate.
Donn Draeger, an internationally recognized authority and
author of many books on the martial arts of Asia, was a
pioneer Westerner in the practice of Japanese martial arts
and an instructor in the International Division of the
Kodokan in Tokyo. He was the first non-Japanese to compete in the All-Japan High-Rank Holders' Judo
Tournament at the Kodokan. 110 pages. Softcover.
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52396 Kyusho Secrets-Modern Bubushi
Vince Morris 2nd edition-Large full detailed
book-239pgs |
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50699 Karate's History & Traditions
By Bruce A. Haines
A classic text treasured by martial artists for over twenty years, Karate's History &
Traditions was long recognized as the most authoritative source on martial arts
history and technique. Now Bruce Haines, historian and martial artist, has updated
this rich source to reflect changes that have
taken place in the last two decades.
This detailed but well-rounded work covers the history of the Asian fighting arts from
antiquity to modern times, answering many of the questions currently being debated by
martial artists around the world. It describes the fighting arts and masters of Okinawa,
Japan, China, India, Indonessia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam; this time
the work also includes additional research on Korea and the Philippines. Undertaking years
of arduous research using the most reliable
historical data, Haines has filled in many of the gaps in the histories of the fighting arts
and has proven false many popular myths. Karate's History & Traditions is the last
word on the history of the martial arts.
Bruce A. Haines is a retired college instructor who was one of the first Caucasian Americans
to study karate in the United States in the 1950's. A graduate of the University of Hawaii with an
MA in history, Haines brings to this work an extensive knowledge of East Asian history and
culture gained through years of study and travel in Asia and the United States. The author is also
one of the few non-Japanese 3rd Dan black belts in kendo. 222 pages.
Softcover.
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