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Advanced Pressure Point Fighting of Ryukyu Kempo: Dillman Theory for All Systems Advanced Pressure Point Grappling-Tuite: Dillman Method of Instant Self-Defense Black Belt Karate: The Intensive Course
Advanced Pressure Point Fighting of Ryukyu Kempo: Dillman Theory for All Systems
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Precise anatomical locations of pressure points coupled with diagrams, and striking methods. personal self-defense. Has been called a must read for every serious martial artist.

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  • Author: George Dillman and Chris Thomas
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 272
  • Publisher: George Dillman Karate International
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In the third book of this popular series, author George Dillman teaches joint manipulation against simple and complex assaults. Also covers advanced techniques, applications from kata and pressure point locations. Over 1,000 photographs and drawings.

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  • Author: Chris Thomas and George A. Dillman
  • Language: English
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 360
  • Publisher: George Dillman Karate International
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In Black Belt Karate, Hirokazu Kanazawa, the most respected figure in the karate world, offers a systematic approach to basic karate, and provides an intensive training course.

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  • Author: Hirokazu Kanazawa
  • Language: English
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 208
  • Publisher: Kodansha Amer Inc
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Bubishi: The Bible of Karate Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate Goju Ryu Dictionary
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Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate
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Goju Ryu Dictionary
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Treasured for centuries by Karate's top masters. The Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, vital points and techniques as they relate to the martial arts.

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  • Translated by: Patrick McCarthy
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 214
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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A detailed history of Okinawan karate and biographies of 37 of its greatest patriarchs are also included.

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  • Author: Mike Lee, Pat McCarthy
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 256
  • Publisher: Black Belt Communications Inc
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This book has every conceivable Goju Ryu Karate term and more. The book will have you practicing all the time as the terms go from Japanese to English and then from English to Japanese making it easy to find the exact term you are looking for at any time and quickly.

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  • Author: Don Warrener
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 174
  • Publisher: Rising Sun Productions
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Humane Pressure Point Self-Defense Isshinryu Karate Do: Its History and Philosophy Isshinryu: The One Heart, One Mind Method
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Isshinryu Karate Do: Its History and Philosophy
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Isshinryu: The One Heart, One Mind Method
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Present a thorough treatment of humane tactics for law enforcement officers and medical personnel. Based on the use of pressure points, the handbook applies principles and techniques capable of halting violence with little risk of causing injury. 600 photos & diagrams.

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  • Author: George A. Dillman and Chris Thomas
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 264
  • Publisher: Dillman Karate Intl Pubns
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A complete guide to Isshinryu karate, including in-depth kata descriptions & trees. The history of karate & the founder of Isshinryu are provided. Many large photos.

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  • Author: Michael J. Dobyns
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 87
  • Publisher: Sanchin Publishing Company
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An authoritative book written for both beginners and the general public. Includes chapters on eight katas, stances and the philosophy. Photos guide you through all techniques and routines.

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  • Author: Allan Wheeler
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 96
  • Publisher: National Paperback Books
K for Karate Karate Basics Karate Fighting Techniques: The Complete Kumite
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Karate Basics
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Karate Fighting Techniques: The Complete Kumite
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This book is about a boy named Troy who after getting bullied, takes karate classes. After two classes, he wants to quit, but notices a mysterious box which takes him and the other students in another universe.

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  • Author: Sharon K. Tosten
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 144
  • Publisher: Booklocker.com
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Karate Basics features more than 50 photographs to illustrate proper stances, kicks, and other maneuvers, as well as a detailed discussion of the history behind karate, its philosophy and an explanation of its many different forms.

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  • Author: Robin Rielly
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 192
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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This book is Kanazawa's first complete guide to kumite, or sparring. The karate training process comprises four areas: basics, kata, kumite, and competition. Kumite-"the art of grappling with opponents," as it might be called-is the application of kata, and is the key to success in karate tournaments.

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  • Author: Hirokazu Kanazawa
  • Translator:Richard Berger
  • Language: English
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 200
  • Publisher: Kodansha Amer Inc
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Karate Ideals Karate Masters: Volume 1 Karate Masters: Volume 2
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This book examines each of these aspects and explains why educators and parents are becoming interested in karate as an educational tool. This book draws on the vast knowledge and skill of one of the foremost Karate masters in the world, Randall Hassell.

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  • Author: Randall G. Hassell
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 129
  • Publisher: Empire Books
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Through interviews with historical figures such as Osamu Ozawa, and current world class masters such as Hirokazu Kanazawa, Fumio Demura, Minobu Miki, Morio Higaonna, Hidetaka Nishiyama, etc., the many threads of karate learning, lore, and legend are woven together to present an integrated and complete view of the "empty hand" art of fighting and self-defense.

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  • Author: Jose M. Fraguas
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 338
  • Publisher: Unique Publications
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In this second volume, new interviews with the world's top karate masters have been gathered to present an integrated and complete view of the empty-handed art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. Its a detailed reference work, and a "must have" addition to your personal library.

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  • Author: Jose M. Fraguas
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 349
  • Publisher: Empire Books
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Karate Masters: Volume 3 Karate Wisdom Karate: Essential Tips, Drills, and Combat Techniques
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Karate Wisdom
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Karate: Essential Tips, Drills, and Combat Techniques
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This volume contains intriguing thoughts, fascinating personal details, hidden histories, and inspiring philosophies, as each master reveals his true love for the art and a deep understanding of every facet associated with the practice and spirit of the Japanese art of Karate-do as a way of life.

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  • Author: Jose M. Fraguas
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 347
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A classic collection of inspiring knowledge in philosophy, tradition, training, combat, kata, and weaponry as taught and developed by masters like Gichin Funakoshi, Gogen Yamaguchi, Mas Oyama, Kenwa Mabuni, Masatoshi Nakayama, and other Karate legends.

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  • Author: Jose M. Fraguas
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 320
  • Publisher: Empire Books
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Steeped in traditional Oriental values, karate cultivates perseverance, discipline, courtesy, dignity, and matchless physical skills, and for those prepared to invest the time and effort required to master its techniques, karate offers a rewarding path to self-discovery.

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  • Author: Nathan Johnson and Aidan Trimble
  • Language: English
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 96
  • Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers
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Karate: The Endless Quest Karate: Winning Kumite Karate: Zen, Pen, and Sword
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Karate: Winning Kumite
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Karate: Zen, Pen, and Sword
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This book is a valuable and insightful addition to the growing body of martial arts literature whose focus is to reveal the true spirit of the Japanese budo-that of perseverance, dedication, and service.

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  • Author: William J. Dometrich
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 339
  • Publisher: Empire Books
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This is the perfect guide to understand offensive and defensive tactics as used in elite competition, making it the most authoritative handbook of its kind about the subject of Kumite.

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  • Author: Kunio Miyake and Jose M. Fraguas
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 189
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This vivid introduction to the physical, spiritual, and educational aspects of Karate explores the many facets of the art of the "empty-hand," from the beginning stages to the advanced practitioner, used by the masters during practice and study.

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  • Author: Randall G. Hassell
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 131
  • Publisher: Empire Books
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Kyusho-Jitsu: The Dillman Method of Pressure Point Fighting Masterclass Karate: Kicking Techniques Mental Karate: A Warrior's Guide
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Masterclass Karate: Kicking Techniques
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Mental Karate: A Warrior's Guide
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Learn the "lost" technique of pressure point strikes. Topics covered include: history, striking techniques, pressure points, learning points, energy restoration, combat applications and kata techniques.

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  • Author: George Dillman and Chris Thomas
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 272
  • Publisher: George Dillman Karate International
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Keri-waza, or kicking techniques, comprise about half of the arsenal in karate. Perhaps of more importance, being that the legs are far superior in both strength and reach to the arms, neglecting the proper development of kicking can result only in a partial development of the art, and thus in obvious ultimate defeat.

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  • Author: Michael R. Berger
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 190
  • Publisher: Empire Books
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This book is a through study of the theory and practice of the mental elements used by the great and legendary masters in Karate-do history.

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  • Author: Michael R. Berger
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 206
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Okinawa's Complete Karate System: Isshin Ryu Okinawan Goju-Ryu Okinawan Karate-Do: Shorin-Ryu
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Okinawan Goju-Ryu
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Okinawan Karate-Do: Shorin-Ryu
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This book details essential Isshin Ryu fundamentals, principles, code of ethics (both in the past and in today's society), as well as its internal and external aspects.

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  • Author: Micheal Rosenbaum
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 144
  • Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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An instructive text on the etiquette, kata, stances and powerful techniques of the renowned goju-ryu system as practiced in Okinawa. Includes a detailed section on sanchin breathing and step-by-step photos with foot patterns.

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  • Author: Seikichi Toguchi
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 192
  • Publisher: Black Belt Communications Inc
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Karate by definition is the "Empty Hand" the martial art that relies on the human body as its weapon. To this end much effort and time are required to forge one's arsenal: strong body, a sharp mind, a clear sense of honor and justice.
Okinawan Karate: Teachers, Styles, and Secret Techniques Okinawan Karate: The Teachings of Eihachi Ota Pinan Kata: Karate
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Okinawan Karate: The Teachings of Eihachi Ota
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Pinan Kata: Karate
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Written by a well-known figure in the Martial Arts community noted for his outspokenness, this book is an engaging and rich text, certain to provoke and please.

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  • Author: Mark Bishop
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 208
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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This work is more than a how-to manual; it explores the history and philosophy behind this dynamic and practical method of karate-do.

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  • Author: Eihachi Ota, Mark Pollard and Michael Rovens
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 320
  • Publisher: Empire Books
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This excellent work, with more than 800 photos for ease of use, is designed to help students get the most out of the study and training of the five essential Pi Nan kata.

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  • Author: Keiji Tomiyama
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 208
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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Pressure Point Karate Made Easy: A Guide to the Dillman Pressure Point Method for Beginners and Young Martial Artists Shito Ryu Karate Street Fighting Tactics from Karate-Do
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Shito Ryu Karate
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Street Fighting Tactics from Karate-Do
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Practical self-defense explained in words and photos. Includes illustrations showing the pressure points used in self-defense techniques.

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  • Author: George Dillman and Chris Thomas
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 144
  • Publisher: George Dillman Karate International
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Striking points, target areas, stances, hand, elbow and foot techniques, and methods of blocking are covered in this fully illustrated book on shito-ryu, one of the four major styles of Japanese karate.

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  • Author: Fumio Demura
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 96
  • Publisher: Black Belt Communications Inc
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The book discuss about techniques, tactics, and viewpoints for both the novice and advanced practitioner.

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  • Author: Michael Rosenbaum
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 94
  • Publisher: National Paperback Book Publishers
The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate The Classical Man The Classical Man Volume 2
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The Classical Man
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The Classical Man Volume 2
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This book details how to construct and use many training tools; provides accurate mechanical drawings, comprehensive training methods, and an historical context to understand why Hojo Undo was created in 'old' Okinawa.

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  • Author: Michael Clarke
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 201
  • Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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This collection of forty-six stories on martial arts history, karate training and zen were written for students of karate, and are insightful.

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  • Author: Richard Kim
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 195
  • Publisher: Rising Sun Productions
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Tales of the Samurai Warriors of Old Japan written by Richard Kim and Don Warrener this is an excellent book that is perfect for all martial artists to read and learn from the the forerunners of all Japanese martial arts.

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  • Author: Don Warrener
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 214
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The Classical Man Volume 3 The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art
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The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do
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The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art
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This is the third and final book in the series The Classical Man. It has stories written and told by Richard Kim that have rarely if ever been read before except by this students of his that were fortunate enough to be one of the few and the lucky ones.

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  • Author: Don Warrener
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 196
  • Publisher: Rising Sun Productions
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A complete textbook on Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate. Includes all techniques, the eighteen kata, sparring and weapons.

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  • Author: Shoshin Nagamines
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 278
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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This book explains how karate, as a sport and a philosophy, can change the lives of those who practice it--making them healthy, self-confident, and physically and mentally fit.

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  • Author: Peter Urban
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 140
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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The Karate Spirit The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice The Ron Van Clief White Belt Guide Book
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The Ron Van Clief White Belt Guide Book
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A classic text to be treasured by karate practitioner and martial artist, Karate Spirit is recognized as the most authoritative source on karate's philosophy.

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  • Author: Randall G. Hassell
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 135
  • Publisher: Empire Books
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Here, Dave Lowry, one of the best-known writers on the Japanese martial arts, illuminates the complete path of karate including the practice, philosophy, and culture. He covers myriad subjects of interest to practitioners of all ages and levels.

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  • Author: Dave Lowry
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  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 183
  • Publisher: Shambhala Publications
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The Ron Van Clief White Belt Guidebook presents a fully illustrated introduction to Ron Van Clief's system, embracing kung fu, karate, and the other major martial arts styles. This is a complete, essential course for the beginner who wishes to reach the White Belt level of expertise. Among the topics covered are an introduction to his system of integrated techniques, preparation through proper conditions and workout programs.

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  • Author: Ron Van Clief
  • Language: English
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 152
  • Publisher: Crown Publishers
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Translated for the first time in English and accompanied by original calligraphy, this long-awaited treatise is a provocative read. Master Funakoshi's approach stresses spiritual considerations and mental agility over brute strength and technique.

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  • Author: Gichin Funakoshi
  • Translated by: John Teramoto
  • Language: English, Japanese
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Kodansha Amer Inc
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The ancient masters developed kata, or "formal exercises," as fault-tolerant methods to preserve their unique, combat-proven fighting systems.

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  • Author: Lawrence A. Kane and Kris Wilder
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 278
  • Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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This book takes the practitioner to new depths of practice by breaking down the form piece-by-piece, body part by body part, so that the very foundation of the kata is revealed.

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  • Author: Kris Wilder
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 181
  • Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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The Way to Black Belt Traditional Goju Ryu Karate Wado Ryu Karate
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The Way to Black Belt will teach you how to set goals, find a good instructor, monitor your progress, overcome plateaus in your training, take advantage of learning opportunities, and work through the inevitable injuries that come with rigorous martial arts training.

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  • Author: Kris Wilder and Lawrence Kane
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 268
  • Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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Covers basic stances, hands, kicks and blocks. Also includes fifteen kata from Taikyoku Gedan to Seipai.

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  • Author: Don Warrener
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 223
  • Publisher: Rising Sun Productions
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Written by the founder of Wado Ryu Karate - Hironori Otsuka, this book is the exact translation from the master's text which was written in 1977.

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  • Author: Hironori Otsuka
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 360
  • Publisher: Rising Sun Productions
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This volume is structured to give you the basic foundation on which a championship style can be built. The teaching method herein acknowledges your individuality and is geared toward teaching you may adapt this foundation to your own unique self.

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  • Author: Chuck Norris
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Black Belt Communications Inc
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