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With the ever-increasing popularity of karate, the need for an authoritative, graphic book on the subject has become an absolute 'must.' Here, translated and edited by the well-known judo expert, E.J. Harrison, is a volume taken from two Japanese publications, one entitled Introduction to the Way
Since karate is basically the art of self-defence, it should never be practised except as an excellent means of physical exercise and self-discipine, or when necessity brings about its use in seriousness. For this reason, karate should be learned thoroughly and correctly. This book brings to the reader not only the technical aspects of this exacting art, but also a little of the philosophy and meaning behind karate-its whys and wherefores, traditions, costumes and practice equipment.
Detailed illustrations and complete instructions are provided for all of the basic and important movements and techniques, so that the beginner and the more experienced will find this manual extemely useful for handy reference.
39 photos, 166 drawings.
Contents
Author's preface
I Karate origins; Fact and fiction; Confirmed and alleged feats of famous karate masters; Advantages of karate for old and young; Tanshiki kumite; Fukushiki kumite; Jiyu
II Structure of karate; Methods of clenching the fist; Empi or hijiate; Hand techniques or tewaza
III Ways of planting the feet or ashi-no-tachi-kata
IV Leg and foot techniques or ashiwaza; Parts of foot used in kicking
V Auxiliary apparatus for training; The makiwara; Mehods of tempering the hands and feet; Use of the kaketebiki and other appliances; Auxiliary exercises
VI Fundamental training methods; Preliminary kata or forms
VII Karate kata; Dai nihon karate-do ten-no-kata; Taikyoku kata; Pinan kata
VIII Kata of kumite or contest; Yakusoku kumite kumite
IX Concerning the vital spots in the human body and methods of attacking them
Glossary of technical terms
Index
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of Karate, and another by Reikichi Oya. It is the complete guide to this colorful Oriental art, which has developed as a sport and as an invaluable means of self-defence.Since karate is basically the art of self-defence, it should never be practised except as an excellent means of physical exercise and self-discipine, or when necessity brings about its use in seriousness. For this reason, karate should be learned thoroughly and correctly. This book brings to the reader not only the technical aspects of this exacting art, but also a little of the philosophy and meaning behind karate-its whys and wherefores, traditions, costumes and practice equipment.
Detailed illustrations and complete instructions are provided for all of the basic and important movements and techniques, so that the beginner and the more experienced will find this manual extemely useful for handy reference.
39 photos, 166 drawings.
Contents
Author's preface
I Karate origins; Fact and fiction; Confirmed and alleged feats of famous karate masters; Advantages of karate for old and young; Tanshiki kumite; Fukushiki kumite; Jiyu
II Structure of karate; Methods of clenching the fist; Empi or hijiate; Hand techniques or tewaza
III Ways of planting the feet or ashi-no-tachi-kata
IV Leg and foot techniques or ashiwaza; Parts of foot used in kicking
V Auxiliary apparatus for training; The makiwara; Mehods of tempering the hands and feet; Use of the kaketebiki and other appliances; Auxiliary exercises
VI Fundamental training methods; Preliminary kata or forms
VII Karate kata; Dai nihon karate-do ten-no-kata; Taikyoku kata; Pinan kata
VIII Kata of kumite or contest; Yakusoku kumite kumite
IX Concerning the vital spots in the human body and methods of attacking them
Glossary of technical terms
Index
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Publication
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. New York