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!

Karate Technique & Spirit (Tuttle Martial Arts)

Politics & Social Sciences

Nakamura, Tadashi

Philosophy

Tuttle+publishing

Human karate ISBN: 4079340567 (2001) [Japanese Import]

KADOKAWA

The true essence of karate-do is integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit to fully achieve human potential.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 (grand master) 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!

Karate: Technique and Spirit

Sports & Outdoors

Grill, Tom

Individual Sports

Tuttle Pub

The fascinating life story of world-renowned Karate Grandmaster Tadashi Nakamura. His engaging thoughts on early Karate victories and the exhausting self-discipline that made them possible. These elements converge in his philosophy for living.

Human Face of Karate

Shufunotomo Co.

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