Koei-Kan Karate-Do Practice and Precept

A treasure trove 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 a full historical development of the

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origins of karate in India, China, Okinawa and Japan, as well as his own lineage. The book then goes on to trace the philosophical, moral and ethical principles at the heart of the martial way (Budo).

Frost describes dojo etiquette and practice showing what happens in a well-run class, including the role of sensei, practice uniform, and formal opening and closing procedures. He describes the role and place of meditation and calisthenics, as well as renshu (traiining practice), and a typical curriculum. Lists of techniques and form are given, as well as ample descriptions of:

Techniques of body transfer (tenshin waza)
Kata, the training patterns of karate
Bogu, the use of protective armor
Examinations, ranks and grades
Military terminology, crests and patches
Strategy
Basic kinesiology applied to karate techniques

Useful for every karate student, Koei-Kan Karate-Do is absorbing reading for those who are discovering the internal, spiritual, emotional and physical challenges of the martial art of karate.

Brian Frost is the holder of a seventh degree black belt and International Instructor's Certificate in karate. He captured the All-Japan Koei-Kan Championship in Tokyo in 1972 and has taught this system for thirty years. He lives and teaches in Detroit, Michigan.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 The meaning of karate
2 The meaning of Koei-Kan
3 Basic historical development of karate
India
China
Okinawa
Japan
4 Koei-Kan genealogy-Keizu
Kshanku
Takahara Peichin
Sukagawa Tode
Ruroko
Matsumura Sokaon
Itosu Yasutsune
Higaonna Kanryo
Toyama Kanken
Kyoda Juhatsu
Kyo Kochi
Onishi Eizo
5 Budo (the martial way)
Introduction
The meaning of budo
Basic elements
Basic principles and axioms of budo
The middle course
The societal & humanitarian value of the budo
Summary
6 The dojo (trraining hall)
Background
Types of dojo
Physical characteristcs of the dojo
The spirit of the dojo
Historical notes on the dojo
Reigisaho and Reishiki (etiquette and ceremony)
Rei (salutation or bowing)
Soji (cleaning the dojo)
Structure of seniority in the dojo
Diagram of the dojo (training area)
7 The class
Sensei (teacher)
Keikogi (practice uniform)
Hakkai Shiki/Teuchi Shiki (formal class opening and closing procedure)
Mokuso (reflection or meditation)
Taiso (calisthenics)-Diagram of formal class line-up
Rensho/Keiko (training/practice)
Outline of Koei-Kan Karate-Do curriculum-Kyoka
8 Tenshin waza (techniques of body transfer)
9 Kata (form)
Areas of performance
The soul of kata-Katachi
The meaning of kata names
Training hints
Notes on the transmission of kata
Notes on the numeric symbolism in kata names
10 Bogu (protective armor)
11 Examination for rank and grade
A brief background of rank and grade
A brief background of titles
Titles
Titles and terms of rank and grade
12 Heigo (military terminology)
General terms
Useful daily expressions
Counting in Japanese
Fundamental training commands and terms
Directional terms
Contest (shiai) terms
Chart of directions and areas
13 Mon and Monsho (crests and patches)
14 Heiho (strategy)
15 Ki, kiai and kime (intrinsic energy, spirit letting and focus)
16 Anatomy-Kaibogaku
General parts of the body
Basic vital areas of the anatomy (kyusho)
17 Basic kinesiology as applied to karate techniques
Outline of physical techniques
A. Foundational techniques
B. Primary techniques
Uke waza (blocking techniques)
Tsuki waza (punching techniques)
Keri waza (kicking techniques)
Uchi (or ate) waza (striking techniques)
C. Secondary techniques
Nage no kata (throwing methods)
Shime waza (choking techniques)
Gyaku-te (joint reversal techniques
Hazushi waza (escaping techniques)
Basic techniques-Kihon waza
Random sampling

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