The Ultimate Martial Art Renbukai-Volume I

Volume one is the first in a series of books that brings you into the total art. Presented within is the beginning of a joiurney of physical technqiiues, mental discipline, emotional control and spiritual enlightenment. A journey that leads you to the ultimate martial art.

Trained in the Orient, Ron

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Marchini is the leading expoinent of Renbukai in the western World. He has been known as an autstanding teacher and is a member of teh Black Belt Hall of Fame. As a competitor Mr. Marchini was ranked as the United States No. 1 karate player for 2 consecutive years. He represented the U.S. in numeroous international competitions throughout the world.

Contents

Title
Quote
Acknowledgement
Dedication
Preface
Author
I What is
Karate?
Judo?
Kung-fu?
Tae Kwon Do?
Aikido?
Miscellaneous
II What is renbukai?
A short history
Principles
Renbukai in pictures
Renbukai in US Geneology
III Stretching and strengthening
Straight leg/fingers to floor
Straight leg/forward stretch
Bent leg/forward stretch
Single leg squat split
Forward split
Side split
Side split head to alt. knee
Side split head to floor
Squat kicks
Knuckle push-ups
IV Stances
Attention stance
Informal attention stance
Parallel stance (ready)
Straddle-leg stance (horse)-How to assume a horse stance
Forward stance-Stance measurment
V Movement
Horse stance
Forward stance
VI Hand strikes
How to make a proper fist
Wrist alignment
Straight punch
Lunge punch
Reverse punch
Lunge reverse punch
Angles of attack-Upper; Middle; Lower
VII Blocks
Down block
Outside block
Inside block
Rising block
VIII Kicks
Striking areas of foot-Ball; Instep; Ankle/lower shin; Heel
Front snap kick
Front thrust kick
IX Forms
Kihon-shodan
Shihokebanashi
X Basic sparring
One step sparring-Down block/reverse punch; Outside block/reverse punch; Inside block/reverse punch; Rising block/reverse punch
XI Self-defense
Two hand lapel grab
Two hand wrist grab
Sumo
Rear arm lock
Arm around shoulder
One hand push
XII Tumbling and brakfalls
Forward roll
Backward roll
Backward breakfall
Sideways breakfall
Forward breakfall
XIII General
Bow-Kneeling; Standing
Belt-How to tie belt; Rankings
How to cover
How to turn

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