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Basic Uechi-ryu Karate- e-Book -1a

Basic Course in Uechi-ryu - Book I: What is this e-Book all about? What are the students and teachers saying about this series? e-Book #001 : Uechi-ryu Intense Four Hour Basic Course. Important "core" system material, relevant to all systems, but absolutely essential for any practitioner interested in exploring the fascinating Uechi-ryu system...
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Karate-Do Kyohan- The Master Text

5 stars (Just amazing!) - It contains all the most widespread Katas found in Shotokai - Shotokan schools. The images are great as well as the diagrams that show how the Katas should be executed. Shotokai students should be aware that all we have in here belongs to the time prior to Master Egami's evolution which was fully authorized by Master Funakoshi. So special care should be devoted in this regard since the postures were rather tall at that time. There are some changes highlighted by the translator as to the new instances already in use at that particular time but do not cover all the changes found in the Shotokai school. On the other hand it is the cornerstone of all Karat?? as conceived by the Master of Masters: Karat?? as a "Way" of perfectioning one's character. It's the legacy given by the Master as Karat?? should be trained and transmited until the end of times. So it is a book to be constantly studied even by the nowadays Masters and see how the "Way" is been fulfilled. The bottonline? It is the Master Text! Don't miss this one! 5 stars (Best karate book ever) - This is the seminal book on traditional Okinawan karate. It is vey well-written and the pictures are plentiful and first-class quality. Funakoshi is the father of modern karate but never strayed from the belief that this is a way of life and a combination of the physical and spiritual. Funakoshi has no time for "point-fighting" and superflous moves. His martials arts comes from the tradition of hard training where you only fought if you had no choice and then you fought to the end. Case-in-point, the diagram at the end of the book emphasizes strike points that can disable or kill an opponent. This is not for your average "rent-a-dojo" or "kid's karate" system. Bottom-line: this is THE book for those interested in the real thing. 5 stars (This is The Book) - With so many Karate and Martial Arts books out there, it has become more difficult to separate true value from the rest. This is one of ...
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Bruce Lee-s Fighting Method- Vol 2- Basic Training Bruce Lee-s Fighting Method

5 stars (Fantastic often overlooked principles of training) - Bruce Lee covers the basics and foundations of training. All too often martial artists focus their energies on techniques without developing or preparing the body for such techniques. This volume covers: 1) Aerobic Conditioning - running vs jumping rope 2) Stretching 3) Core muscle strengthening almost always overlooked. Namely abdominal toning 4) Proper stance and movement 5) Footwork 6) Developing power in your strikes 7) Increasing your speed 4 stars (The Fighting Method Series Captures Bruce Lee) - Mito Uyehara was the founder and publisher of Black Belt magazine. Mito actually took privates from Bruce in his office according to staff legend. Mito also gave Bruce plenty of exposure in Black Belt, but the books in this series, Bruce Lee's Fighting Methods, are the true legacy of that relationship. Mito was very protective of Bruce's image and his admiration for him is as clear as the many photographs in these books. Of course, Bruce Lee was always changing his methods and ideas about training. To what degree he would have stood behind this material some 40-years later has been the subject of much debate. The closest thing to a modern version of this series is How to Master Bruce Lee's Fighting Style by Lee student Joe Lewis, who credits much of his success to principles he learned while working with Bruce Lee. But, "never take your eyes off the finger, or you will miss a great book for any Bruce Lee fan." 5 stars (Required reading) - IN MEMORY OF MARIO PONTILLO Since the late 1970's, I have studied Mr. Lee's "Way of the Intercepting fist." I have the 1st editions of all the "best" books. This book will walk you through the physical aspect of his methods. I recommend you get all the volumes from this series. You will need to start from the beginning; and you do that by emptying your cup so Bruce may fill it. My favorite quote: "Knowing is not enough, you must apply; willing is not enough, you mu...
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25 Shoto-Kan Kata

5 stars (Comprehensive and useful) - This kata manual has taken me through blackbelt. The illustrations show the moves, the timing line shows the speed and focus of each move. The number of kata represented, 25, makes this an excellent value. WHat may put some readers off is the use of japanese terms for various moves, but I find it fun to know. Also helpful is the translation to spanish. 5 stars (The best book to get a fast start on any kata) - Many people, especially beginners, have a problem picking up moves of a kata from somebody else (your sensei) performance. This book gives an excellent head start on most popular katas and enormously shortens the learning curve. Pictures in the book show exactly the right amount of details to minimize a confusion and emphasize moves and stances. 5 stars (Outstanding Reference Work) - Shojiro Sugiyama has produced one of the most useful reference books on shotokan karate available. Each kata movement is clearly described. The sketches are very helpful. This is a great book! ...
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