The Spirit of Karate-Do Teachings of Masami Tsuruoka

'Passion must be present in every endeavor. Withoiut passion it is a useless venture. Wherever you find yourself, practicing, working, or teaching, do so with passion, for people will feel it in you.'-Masami Tsuruoka

Andrew Bowebank has been studying karate-do intensely since 1974. He has also spent

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a few years studying kendo and aikido, further developing his insight into Japanese budo concepts. In the summer of 1990, he was sent by Tsuruoka Sensei to train at the Japan Karate Association headquarters in Tokyo.

In 1994 Mr. Bowerbank became the founding president of the Tsuruoka Karate Association of Ontario. The following year he designed, and -with the aid of fellow karate-ka-built the Tsuruoka Canadian budokai honbu dojo in Toronto, Canada.

Masami Tsuruoka is the founding father of karate-do in Canada. Since 1958 he has dedicated his life to teaching what had been a hisotircllliy protected aret to peaople in Weastern culture. His ocncepts, princoples and methods have helped karate-ka of all ranks and styles develop to teh best of their abilities in all facts of life. This book is the first publication to be based on the life and teachings of this insightful and charismatic man.

'Having this masterpiece on one's bookshelf will prove to be an enriching and informative addition. The Spirit of Karate-do-Teachings of Masami Tsuruoka is an introductory collection of over half a century of experience.'-Stan Schmidt Chief Instructor South African JKA Karate Association

'His reputation asn anexcellent technician and a fierce fighter were legendary. I highly recommend this book to everyone who has donned a karate-gi and also to those who wished they had.'-William J. Dometrich Founder/Chief Instructor United States Chito-kai

Contents

Acknowledgmens
Words from O-Sensei
Preface
Chapter Karate-do, a historical overview
Chapter 2 Kihon Waza
Ibuki
Tsuruoka ibuki
Messen
Atemi
Kime
Zanshin
Chapter 3 Categories of kihon waza
Uke wza
Keri waza
Ate waza
Kihon-dachi
Kihon-dachi & zanshin
Kumite-dachi
Tsuruoka hip thrust
Hip rotation
Hip vibration
Chapter 4 Tsuruoka kihon principles
Hip-lock principle
Tight-release principle
Extension principle
Kihon waza overview
Cahpter 5 Kata and kumite
Kata: Purpose and practice
History of kata
Tsuruoka practical-application kata
Kata and personal growth
Kumite: Purpose and practice
Maai
Chapter 6 Catagories of kumite
Gohon- & sanbon-kumite
Kion ippon kumite
Tsuruoka kihon kumite
Jiyu ippon-kumite
Jiyu kumite and sport karate kumite
Chapter 7 Principles of timing
Go-no-sen
Sen-no-sen
Sen
Chapter 8 The spirit of karate-do
The karate dojo
A way of life
Chapter 9 Tsuruoka karate-do
Chapter Sketches in time
Moving a mountain
Leap of faith
Chapter 11 Words of encouragement
Some remarks for aspiriing sensei
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography

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