Karate: The Art of "Empty Hand" Fighting - Hardcover

Hidetaka Nishiyama; Richard C. Brown

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0804803404 ISBN 13: 9780804803403

Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1960

Synopsis

The first complete and authoritative book to give a sober and systematic presentation of karate, the amazing Oriental sport and art of unarmed self-defense. A fully illustrated manual giving step-by-step explanations, practical pointers, and thorough analyses of all the basic movements and techniques.

- More than 1,000 individual illustrations.
- Full description of the sport, including history, organization, training methods, and basic principles involved.
- Thorough explanations of over 70 movements and techniques, including stances, postures, body-shifting methods, punching techniques, hand and foot blocking techniques, formal exercises, and throwing techniques.
- Pointers on competitive karate, with official rules of the sport.
- A complete presentation of karate as self-defense: against holding, knife attack, attack by club, and pistol threat.

About this title

About the Author

Hidetaka Nishiyama (1928-2008) began his study in 1943 as a student of Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate. Nishiyama-sensei was an internationally recognized instructor, author, and administrator, and helped to establish the Japan Karate Association (JKA). He was a member of the delegation that introduced the study of Japanese martial arts to the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command and subsequently to the U.S. as a whole.

Richard C. Brown is a senior American member of the Japan Karate Association (JKA).

Review

"What this phenomenal book has, that many martial arts books don't have, is constant reminders to 'avoid these mistakes.' This is one of the many reasons that so many martial artists have found value in this work. Throughout the entire book, they consistently highlight shortcomings to avoid, essentially bringing a qualified instructor right into your home. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to any serious martial artist and to those who are just curious about karate. Its price is quite nominal, making it more than an affordable addition to your library, but also as a means of measuring ones betterment." — KarateForums.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company
• Publication date: 1960
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804803404
• ISBN 13: 9780804803403
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 251