Kanazawa's Karate

The purpose of this book is to convey to the reader in the simmplest possible way the correct manner of performing shotokan karate techniques. By breaking down each technique from start to finish and then showing practical applications it is hoped that both beginners and advanced students will

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obtain a clear pitcure of the technique.

The phenomenal power, speed and agilitiy of advanced karateka is directly attributable to constant practise of the basic techniques. All karate techniques should be regarded as basic movements, in the sense that they all involve an efficient all-round use of the human body in a scientifically based system.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Autors introduction
Publishers introduction
1 Introduction
What is karate do?
Karate as an art
Not just a way to train fighters
Underlying principles
Evolution
Physiological aspects
Psychological aspects
Stances
Principles of physics
2 Kime and mokso
Kime
Focus in karate 'Kime'
Aspects of technique
Breathing exercises
Mokso
3 Behaviour
Instructors behaviour
Teaching of karate
Guidance for instructors
4 Photographs
A glimpse of Kanazawa Sensei
5 Exercise and movement
Limbering up exercises
Strengthening exercises
Stances
Stance movement
Use of hips
Balance
Use of muscles
Relation in technique
6 Techniques
Punching (zuki)
Striking (uchi)
Blocking (uke)
Striking points
Muscle chart
Kicking (geri)
Terminology

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