Masatoshi Nakayama Libros

Gankaku y Jion, dos katas de la lista de los recomendados por la Jana Karate Association. Gankaku -grulla sobre roca-, nombre descriptivo de esta kata, que contiene técnicas de ataque ascendentes con cualquiera de las dos manos manteniéndose sobre un solo pie. He aquí las deslumbrantes técnicas para contraatacar con el dorso del puño o la patada lateral.En la kata Jion hay muchos movimientos secos y fluidos, pero dentro de estos moviminetos armoniosos y tranquilos se encuentran técnicas fuertes y energéticas apropiadas para dominar el cambio de posiciones y de dirección, así como los deslizamientos de pies.

This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and "kumite" practicedy the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of annstructor of the Association executing a certain technique.

Two kata from the recommended Gankaku-crane standing on a rock-a name descriptive of this kata, which has techniques for striking upward or downward with either hand while standing on one foot. Here are dazzling techniques for counterattacking with the back-fist or side kick.In the Jion kata there are many crisp, flowing movements, but within these calm, harmonious movements are strong, spirited techniques appropriate for mastering shifting positions, changing directions and sliding the feet.

This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and "kumite" practicedy the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of annstructor of the Association executing a certain technique.

As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.

This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and "kumite" practicedy the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of annstructor of the Association executing a certain technique.

This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and "kumite" practicedy the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of annstructor of the Association executing a certain technique.

This book complements volume 3 of this series and, like the earlier volume, includes writings of masters of the martial arts to guide the student toward spiritual awareness and mental maturity. It places kumite in perspective, relating it to training as a whole.

Two kata from the recommended list: Gankaku--crane standing on a rock--a name descriptive of this kata, which has techniques for striking upward or downward with either hand while standing on one foot. Here are dazzling techniques for counterattacking with the back-fist or side kick.In the Jion kata there are many crisp, flowing movements, but within these calm, harmonious movements are strong, spirited techniques appropriate for mastering shifting positions, changing directions and sliding the feet.

Stresses the spiritual aspects of karate and demonstrates three advanced kata, or set sequences of blocks, punches, and kicks.