Indispensable for
your martial arts library! Here is a
complete compendium of essential
terms for the practice of karate-dô,
with special focus on the Shôtôkan
style. Japanese characters (kanji),
rendered in exquisite, handmade
calligraphy, uniquely compliment the
terminology used throughout this
book. A pronunciation guide for the
Japanese terms is also included, as
well as the English translation for
each term.
This comprehensive reference book
covers the numerical system,
different target levels and
directions of movement, the basic
elements of karate training, basic
and advanced katas, as well as the
Japanese terms for typical
instructions and commands you will
hear throughout your karate
training. Many photographs are
included to further illustrate
karate stances, postures, and
techniques.
Finally, no reference book would be
complete without exploring the
philosophical background of karate
through an explanation of selected
terms, the origin of the name
karate-dô, and listing the Twenty
Precepts of FUNAKOSHI and the rules
that govern the dôjô. Final chapters
touch on karate philosophies and
include some annotations of famous
Zen-masters.
RRP: approx. €29
(Euro)
Paperback: 248 pages
Publisher: Schlatt Books
3rd Edition - 2008
ISBN 13:
978-3-937745-20-6
Product Dimensions:
20.8 x 15 x 1.5 cm
TJSKA Price £29
(including postage & packaging)
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