Karate Technique & Spirit
Autor Tadashi Nakamura Fotografii de Tom Grillen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 oct 2001
Master the techniques and warrior spirit of karate with this illustrated martial arts guide.
The true essence of karate-do is integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit to achieve human potential fully. Karate: Technique and Spirit describes in detail all the steps necessary to attain this goal. It is a book of Karate technique, a guideline for training, and a patient exposition of moral philosophy. Kaicho (grandmaster) Nakamura takes us from the basics—warmups, punches, blocks, and kicks—to the advanced practice of traditional weapons and kumite (sparring), all the while grounding the physical expression of this martial art in its rich history and philosophy.
With over 700 photos, Karate: Technique and Spirit vividly conveys the essence of karate-do and how it can bring deeper meaning to our daily lives. Chapters include: Foundations of Karate; Basics of Karate-Do; Postures and Stances; Natural Weapons; Kata (Formal Exercises); Kumite (Fighting) and more!
The true essence of karate-do is integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit to achieve human potential fully. Karate: Technique and Spirit describes in detail all the steps necessary to attain this goal. It is a book of Karate technique, a guideline for training, and a patient exposition of moral philosophy. Kaicho (grandmaster) Nakamura takes us from the basics—warmups, punches, blocks, and kicks—to the advanced practice of traditional weapons and kumite (sparring), all the while grounding the physical expression of this martial art in its rich history and philosophy.
With over 700 photos, Karate: Technique and Spirit vividly conveys the essence of karate-do and how it can bring deeper meaning to our daily lives. Chapters include: Foundations of Karate; Basics of Karate-Do; Postures and Stances; Natural Weapons; Kata (Formal Exercises); Kumite (Fighting) and more!
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780804832823
ISBN-10: 080483282X
Pagini: 168
Ilustrații: over 700 b&w illus and 16 pp color insert
Dimensiuni: 210 x 305 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.68 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Tuttle Publishing
Colecția Tuttle Publishing
Locul publicării:United States
ISBN-10: 080483282X
Pagini: 168
Ilustrații: over 700 b&w illus and 16 pp color insert
Dimensiuni: 210 x 305 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.68 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Tuttle Publishing
Colecția Tuttle Publishing
Locul publicării:United States
Recenzii
"I have no hesitation in saying that Shihan Nakamura is the ideal type: he appears to be gentle and yet there is dynamic strength inside. Here I see his wonderful insight and understanding."--Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi, Roshi (from his foreword)
Notă biografică
Tadashi Nakamura was born in Japan in 1942, on the island of Karafuto. A world-renowned karateka, Nakamura is a ninth dan (degree) black belt with 60 years of martial arts experience. An expert in the use of oriental weapons, he is the founder and chairman of the World Seido Karate Organization, headquartered in New York City. He is also the founder of the nonprofit community-service Seido Juku Benefit Foundation, which has provided funding for cancer patients, victims of domestic violence, and children with HIV and AIDS.