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Okinawan Karate
by Michael Rovens  Publisher Comments Shorin Ryu is one of the world's major Karate styles. Created and developed by Okinawan masters, this style mixes the traditions and experiences of the ancient art with a modern approach to self-defense. In this work, Master Ota shows key traditional...
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Practical Karate 4: Defense Against Armed Assailants
by M Nakayama Synopsis This six-volume series is a comprehensive, inexpensive and practical survey of self-defense tactics using karate techniques. Each book features numerous photographs and illustrations making it accessible to novice and expert alike....
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The Weaponless Warriors
by Richard Kim Publisher Comments Here is a rare book: an informal history of Okinawan karate and its growth, told through vignettes about its most famous practitioners. This rare chronicle is one of the most thoroughly researched histories on Okinawan karate, with rare photographs of...
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One Encounter One Chance: The Essence of the Art of Karate
by Terre Webster Doyle Publisher Comments Here is a fresh look at the traditional principles of karate, and especially a concept fundamental to all martial arts--that of the "empty self." It asks readers to let go of preconceptions of karate as merely a system of self-defense techniques and to...
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Deadly Karate Blows: The Medical Implications (Unique Literary Books of the World)
by Brian Adams Publisher Comments The most authoritative and respected book in its field has been completely revised and updated. A team of medical experts and martial artists devoted three years to researching and compiling an accurate, detailed report of the injury potential of karate...
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75 Down Blocks: Refining Karate Technique
by Rick Clark Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-185)....
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Advanced Nunchaku
by Fumio Demura Publisher Comments This volume includes variations of twirling and swinging, with two separate training kata for nunchaku. Black Belt Hall of Fame member Fumio Demura is an expert in Kendo, aikido and kobudo. Dan Ivan is also a member of Black Belt's Hall of Fame....
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Simply Karate with DVD
by Mark Richardson Synopsis Mark Richardson offers a simple and easy guide to Karate. Simply Karate is the perfect fitness program to help you build strength and learn basic defense moves. The DVD & book format is ideal for use in the comfort of your own home....
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Mastering Karate
by Jerry Beasley Publisher Comments The "Mastering Martial Arts Series provides a thorough examination of the history, traditions, rituals, and training methods for various disciplines. With a strong emphasis on advanced techniques and strategies, even the most established black belts will...
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Best Karate: Gankaku, Jion
by Masatoshi Nakayama Publisher Comments 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...
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Best Karate: Bassai Sho, Kaiku Sho Chintei
by Masatoshi Nakayama Publisher Comments 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...
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Japanese Karate: A Warrior's Spirit
by Dan Ivan Publisher Comments In this book, the authors present karate in its original concept, a martial art borne from the need to survive. Survival against invaders, survival on the battle field, and in most instances, survival in life-and-death struggles. The writers are Dan Ivan...
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Shotokan Masters:: In Their Own Words
by Jose Fraguas Publisher Comments A rare and definitive book featuring the Japanese masters of the most popular style of Karate in the world. This outstanding compilation gathers the best Japanese Shotokan masters in one comprehensive volume; in their own words, they explain the...
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Karate
by Kevin Healy Publisher Comments One of the most demanding martial arts, karate combines physical fitness with mental and spiritual training. More and more people are now taking up the challenge, and this book is an essential companion to enhance any student's study of Shotokan karate...
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Karate: Art of Empty-Hand Fighting
by Hidetaka Nishiyama 
Powells.com Staff Pick My copy of this book (it's been in print since 1960) has the original burlap cover. It's absorbed a lot of sweat from countless perusing while riding the bus home after long sessions in the dojo. More a technical manual of karate than a philosophical...
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Best Karate
by Mastoshi Nakayama Publisher Comments 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...
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Advanced Pressure Point Grappling
by George A Dillman Publisher Comments Easy to read and follow instruction on the life-saving art of pressure point self-defense....
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Masterclass Karate: Kicking Techniques
by Michael R. Berger Publisher Comments Keri-waza, or kicking techniques, comprise about half of the arsenal in karate. Perhaps of more importance, being that the legs are far superior in both strength and reach to the arms, neglecting the proper development of kicking can result only in a...
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Reflections in Steel
by Toni Mcsorley Publisher Comments Essays by swordmasters McSorley and Meyers and drawings by their students....
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The Art of Weapons: Armed and Unarmed Self-Defense
by Marc Tedeschi Publisher Comments Other Titles In The Series. The Art of Weapons is part of a remarkable series of books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts. Each of these stand-alone books is dedicated to a specific...
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