Art of Hojo Undo : Power Training for Traditional Karate

Clarke, Michael; McCarthy, Patrick (FRW); Kinjo, Tsuneo (FRW); Hokama, Tetsuhiro (FRW); Akamine, Hiroshi (FRW)

ISBN 10: 1594394156 / ISBN 13: 9781594394157

Published by YMAA Publication Center, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Art of Hojo Undo : Power Training for Traditional Karate
• Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1594394156
• ISBN 13: 9781594394157
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

ADDING POWER TO THE FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF KARATE

Hojo Undo means 'supplementary training', and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo, a practitioner cannot reach the profound strength levels required for a lifetime of karate training.

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.

• Warm up exercises
• Detailed construction drawings
• Build your own Hojo Undo tools!
• Learn how to use the tools to develop devastating power
• Link your increased power to fighting techniques
• Hear what Okinawan Masters say about Hojo Undo training

About the Author

Michael Clarke, Kyoshi 8th dan began Tani-ha Shito-ryu (Shukokai) karate training in England in 1974. He began Goju-ryu karate in Okinawa in 1984. In 1992 he entered the Jundokan dojo of Eiichi Miyazato sensei, the dojo where Higaonna sensei himself had learnt karate, and became a student of the man who had received his instruction directly from the founder of goju-ryu: Chojun Miyagi. He is a renowned author and highly respected teacher of Okinawa martial arts. Michael Clarke resides near Perth, Australia.