Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Volume 1 Basics

by Keiji Tomiyama

1989

Library's review

I am pleased to present my first book on the study of shito-ryu karate-do, dealing with the basic elements needed as a foundation ofr further study. This volume is not intended as a 'teach-yourself' instruction book, but as a support ot regular practise in your local 'dojo' (training hall). It
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points out the elements neded for correct form, and also bad habits to avoid. Only when the basics have been mastered can one have the true confidence to attempt the more complicated techniques, which I shall tackle in later volumes. I hope you will study with committment and enthusiasm, and refer to this book whenever you are unsure of the way.

Contents

Introduction
Historical backgound
Chapter 1 Basic knowledge
Karate weapons
Posture
Stance
Etiquette
'kiai' and 'zanshin'
Attack targets
Chapter 2 Basic techniques
Chapter 3 Basic combinations
Chapter 4 Kihon ippon kumite (basic, one-step sparring)
Chapter 5 Kata 'shiho sanshiki'
'shiho sanshiki ichi'
'shiho sanshiki ni'
'shiho sanshiki san'
Chapter 6 Supplementary exercises
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Publication

SK Enterprises Publication
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