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This work expands on the original best-selling version, by including more than 40 extra pages and further explaining the methodology of applications, as well training methods, for proper conditioning. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves, 300 color photographs, and a DVD, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. The only book in English with photos of one of the great prewar masters demonstrating the proper execution of Okinawan karate, The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do is a bridge between karate's legendary past and the practitioners of today.He also discusses the importance of winning without fighting, and the reason why many great martial artists improve with age. Book Gogen Yamaguchi the Emperor of the Scarlet Fist, english, 284 pages, 15 x 23 cm, Special limited Collector's Edition (1000 copies worldwide), certificate of authenticity, written by Don Warrener and comes with a PDF of the entire book and a DVD of all the students who trained with him that became significant in the world of the martial arts. As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training. Using a very stable stance, muscular power is built up slowly in many movements, instantaneously in others, leading to a keen sense of timing for continuous attacks.
There is a brief intro to each kata with who taught Kyan the form, it's special characteristics and what the name means. Legal Notice: You must be 18 years of age or over to purchase knives, swords, axes or any other article which has a blade. Many of these ambiguities are clarified in the commentary, which is also filled with philosophical musings, fascinating historical episodes, and advice for anyone seeking a better Way. My daughter has been in the class for almost a year but when they are off (like for holidays etc) I thought it would be nice to start learning more and practicing using a book.Essential reading for anyone involved in sports and activitites who wants to understand and develop their overall fitness. The bunkai I see in this technique may be different than what you see depending on the context and your individual fighting style.