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Chinese Boxing: Masters and Methods
by Robert W. Smith  Publisher Comments Distilling the martial art known in the West as kung fu, Robert Smith presents Chinese boxing (ch& #8217; uan shu) as an art & #8220; that combines the hardness of a wall and the softness of a butterfly& #8217; s wings.& #8221; His lively,...
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Best Karate, Kumite 2
by M Nakayama Publisher Comments 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...
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Heian Flow System
by John Titchen Publisher Comments As a student the author enjoyed the power and grace of kata but was frustrated by the lack of intelligent explanation available for the use of the techniques. The bunkai that resembled the kata was awkward and implausible while the bunkai that seemed...
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Know the Game Karate
by David Mitchell Synopsis This guide is designed to help the reader get more out of karate. It covers core skills, drills and tactics of the sport....
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Masterclass Kung Fu
by Fay Goodman Publisher Comments There is a wide range of martial arts to choose from and this guide introduces tou to some of the most popular forms including tae kwondo, tai chi, kendo, iaido, and shinto ryu....
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Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate (Japanese Arts)
by Pat Mccarthy Publisher Comments Pat McCarthy, a shorinji-ryu stylist and triple-crown winner of the North American Karate Championships in 1974, demonstrates 11 karate kata. A detailed history of Okinawan karate and biographies of 37 of its greatest patriarchs are also included....
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Karate (Martial Arts)
by Harry Cook Publisher Comments Taken as a group, the martial arts are exciting sports, a useful means of self-defense, and an art form all their own. But what are the differences between karate, tae kwon do, judo, and kick-boxing? Filled with photos of young martial-arts achievers in...
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Karate-Do: My Way of Life
by Gichin Funakoshi Publisher Comments The autobiography of the man who made karate an international martial art, in which he recalls his own teachers and his efforts to define and spread knowledge about karate without compromising its spirit....
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Karate Breaking Techniques
by Jack Hibbard About the Author Janey Chen is a graduate of the National Southwest Associated University of China. She is a former teacher of Mandarin at the Taipei Language Institute in Taiwan and of Cantonese at the Chinese Language Center, the New Asia Colllege, and the Chinese...
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Competitive Karate
by Adam Gibson Synopsis Adam Gibson and Bill Wallace present the Superfoot System of sport karate that helped make Bill one of the most dominant fighters of all time. They analyse prevalent fighting styles and show readers how to choose a fighting style with the best offensive...
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Complete Book of Karate-Do
by Dennis Wilton Publisher Comments The Shotokan and Shotokai forms of Karate-Do are the most commonly practiced forms of this ancient and highly popular martial art. In The Complete Book of Karate-Do, the author gives one of the most comprehensive studies yet combining philosophical study...
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Mental Karate:: A Warriors Guide
by Tom Muzilla Publisher Comments Karate master Tom Muzila, a direct student of the great Tsutomu Ohshima, presents for the first time a complete series analyzing the mental aspects of combat. This book is a through study of the theory and practice of the mental elements used by the...
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Shotokan's Secret
by Bruce Clayton Publisher Comments In 1853, the hard-style karate that became shotokan took shape in Okinawa. Learn how an embattled king with an unarmed force of bodyguards survived an invasion from overseas....
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Koei-Kan Karate-Do: Practice and Precept
by Brian Frost Publisher Comments A treasure for the karate enthusiast, Koei-Kan Karate-Do is a thorough investigation of the varied aspects of the study of karate. Reflecting the spirit of self-development and self-improvement, which distinguishes the koei-kan lineage, Brian Frost gives...
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Karate-Do Nyumon
by Gichin Funakoshi Publisher Comments Karate-do Nyumon literally means a passage through the gates of the Karate way-in other words, an introduction to the world of Karate. Karate-do Nyumon is the result of Master Funakoshi's wish to clarify Karate thought and practice for those who know...
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A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate
by James Moclair Publisher Comments A journey starts with the first step and your martial arts career starts when you first step into a Dojo (martial arts training hall). My book will help people of all ages who have never done any karate before to understand the basic techniques with step...
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Practical Karate 3: Defense Against Multiple Assailants
by M Nakayma Synopsis 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 for defence....
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Karate: Pinan Kata In-Depth
by Keiji Tomiyama Publisher Comments This excellent work, with more than 800 photos for ease of use, is designed to help students get the most out of the study and training of the five essential Pi Nan kata. Tomiyama Sensei, one of the leading Shito Ryu instructors in the world, not only...
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Pressure Point Karate Made Easy
by George Dillman Publisher Comments Practical self-defense explained in words and photos. Includes illustrations showing the pressure points used in self-defense techniques....
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Okinawan Karate: Its Teachers, Styles, and Secret Techniques
by Mark Bishop Publisher Comments A rare, definitive look at the traditional martial art of the Okinawan island, from a journalist allowed unprecedented access to the masters of the art....
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