|
|
|||
|
||||
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. The three kata in this volume are on the Japan Karate Association recommended list and are notable for the sticklike use of the arms-Jitte, the circular movements of hands and feet coordinated with breathing-Hangetsu, and easy, agile movements, combined into continuous techniques-Empi.' Full Product DetailsAuthor: Masatoshi NakayamaPublisher: Kodansha America, Inc Imprint: Kodansha America, Inc Volume: Vol 8 Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.40cm Weight: 0.314kg ISBN: 9780870114021ISBN 10: 0870114026 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 01 March 1982 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9781568364674 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsThis new series will be eagerly sought by the many Shotokan students. -Library Journal This new series will be eagerly sought by the many Shotokan students. -Library Journal This new series will be eagerly sought by the many Shotokan students. -Library Journal This new series will be eagerly sought by the many Shotokan students. -Library Journal This new series will be eagerly sought by the many Shotokan students. -Library Journal<br> 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 |