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OverviewThis volume is one of a series presenting all karate and kumite' practiced by the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of an instructor of the Association executing a certain technique. Fully described and illustrated in this volume are the widely practiced Bassal and Kanku kata from the JFA recommended group. The student learns fast and slow techniques, the dynamics of strength, how to turn weakness into strength, changing directions, jumping and going to ground.' Full Product DetailsAuthor: Masatoshi NakayamaPublisher: Kodansha America, Inc Imprint: Kodansha America, Inc Volume: Vol 6 Dimensions: Width: 0.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9780870113833ISBN 10: 0870113836 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 01 March 1980 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsBest Karate puts it all together in a concise package. --The Japan Times """Best Karate puts it all together in a concise package."" --The Japan Times" Author InformationMASATOSHI NAKAYAMA carries on the tradition of his teacher, Gichin Funakoshl, the Father of Modern Karate. Long professor and director of physical education at Takushoku University, his alma mater (1937), he was chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association from 1955 until his death in 1987. A ninth degree black belt and a familiar face at tournaments, he was among the first to send instructors overseas and to encourage the development of karate along scientific lines. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |