Library's review
'The title is 'Explosive Karate' Understanding karate mechanics! And the title very correctly describes what the book is all about. Art's book begins where his 'Kumite' book ended. At first, some readers may feel that Art's interpretations are a bit radical...certainly you won't find any simple
Art explores the power contaned in Uechi-ryu that is not appreciateed by the average pratititoner. Make no mistake...this book is for the srious martial artist...and I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone who really wants to tap his or her explosive power potential.'-George E. Mattson, 8th degree black belt. President: Uechi-ryu Karate Association, North American Chapter
Review from Arthur’s senior student-
How surprised and pleased I was when George Mattson called me with the good news that my sensei, Art Rabesa would be heading up a forum on the Uechi Site. It was a bigger surprise, (since he didn’t warn me), that the picture used to introduce Art’s forum would be one of me once more on the receiving end of a 'Rabesa demonstration.' Embarassed I have had the priviledge of being Art’s student and friend for 35 years. I find it hard to believe that he is finally going to get a computer and actually use it. He may as well get two right a way, I have a feeling the first one might get an unexpected flight through the window. Even though I lack much when it comes to operating a computer, hopefully I will be able to help Art get through the basics, that’s about all I know. Now that he is taking this step into the unknown, (smile) I can only say that everyone who takes the time to follow Art’s teachings, to gain an understanding that so many of us miss, will want more. Art has all this inside him and the best way I can describe him is a mind and body ready to explode. To me he has always been a teacher who takes something good and then works to make it better. Of course all teachers do that, but I have seen few who take it to the outter limits. I have never seen such explosive power. I say, 'Snap your fingers.' That fast. I’m not bragging for Art, I am proud to be his student. I’ll walk in his shadow anytime. I hope you all take the opportunity to study with this man. Have fun,, I know Art will.-Bill Bauknecht
Contents
Opening note
Acknowledgments
To the reader
Muscle diagrams
Skeletal system
Muscle mass
Joint and bone alignment
Body mechanics
Showtime
Punch mechanics
Phone booth power
Fast twitch
Open hand power
Radial strike
The ulna
My friend tibia
Off-setting the attack
Shock wave
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karate drills or tricks in this book.Art explores the power contaned in Uechi-ryu that is not appreciateed by the average pratititoner. Make no mistake...this book is for the srious martial artist...and I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone who really wants to tap his or her explosive power potential.'-George E. Mattson, 8th degree black belt. President: Uechi-ryu Karate Association, North American Chapter
Review from Arthur’s senior student-
How surprised and pleased I was when George Mattson called me with the good news that my sensei, Art Rabesa would be heading up a forum on the Uechi Site. It was a bigger surprise, (since he didn’t warn me), that the picture used to introduce Art’s forum would be one of me once more on the receiving end of a 'Rabesa demonstration.' Embarassed I have had the priviledge of being Art’s student and friend for 35 years. I find it hard to believe that he is finally going to get a computer and actually use it. He may as well get two right a way, I have a feeling the first one might get an unexpected flight through the window. Even though I lack much when it comes to operating a computer, hopefully I will be able to help Art get through the basics, that’s about all I know. Now that he is taking this step into the unknown, (smile) I can only say that everyone who takes the time to follow Art’s teachings, to gain an understanding that so many of us miss, will want more. Art has all this inside him and the best way I can describe him is a mind and body ready to explode. To me he has always been a teacher who takes something good and then works to make it better. Of course all teachers do that, but I have seen few who take it to the outter limits. I have never seen such explosive power. I say, 'Snap your fingers.' That fast. I’m not bragging for Art, I am proud to be his student. I’ll walk in his shadow anytime. I hope you all take the opportunity to study with this man. Have fun,, I know Art will.-Bill Bauknecht
Contents
Opening note
Acknowledgments
To the reader
Muscle diagrams
Skeletal system
Muscle mass
Joint and bone alignment
Body mechanics
Showtime
Punch mechanics
Phone booth power
Fast twitch
Open hand power
Radial strike
The ulna
My friend tibia
Off-setting the attack
Shock wave
Show Less
Publication
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