Japanese/Okinawan

 (80 pages)  

This book is a compilation of information on Nikko Restoration Massage attained from two of Henry Okazaki’s students in Japanese massage, the late Mr. Laroy Wilson of Reno Nevada and Mr. Wally Jay of Oakland California. Both gentlemen were students...

The Key to Judo was originally written in the 1950's. This is an old school martial arts book with the early teachings in America of these arts. The chapters include the basic principles of Judo and Jiujitsu plus the basic falling and nerve centers. It...

In an age that more individuals are getting older daily then ever before this book will teach you the secrets of the Japanese way to a healthy long life. The chapters include How to stay healthy, The five sensory organs, Food and drink, Selecting a...

One of the most important books ever written on Japanese Martial Arts. The author E.J. Harrison was the original historian and skilled writer of the Japanese arts. His skill with a pen was only equaled by training on the floor as he studied kendo,...

Boys Judo will teach your child every imaginable technique there is in Judo. Hal Sharp and Cook Hadly have done a outstanding job in its presentation. All the dangerous chokes and arm locks have been eliminated so as to prevent injury. 92 pages.

The methods of the world’s greatest karate fighters have been gathered together into this incredible volume to demonstrate the most closely-guarded secrets of sport competition, bare-knuckle fighting, and life-or-death street combat! The...

In this volume, including a special Foreword written by Teruyuki Okazaki Shihan, a repertoire of exclusive interviews with legendary figures of Shotokan Karate-do, such as Masatoshi Nakayama, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Taiji Kase, Tsutomu Ohshima, Osamu Ozawa,...

Each generation produces only a handful of great fighters, and Mike Swain is without doubt one of this generation’s finest. A former World and Olympic Champion, senior international instructor and authority in Grappling arts, his fame and...

There are two things that make a champion—ability and know how. Mike Swain, world champion and one of the most sought-after instructors in the world, will teach you all of the necessary skills to develop an advanced game and strategy in the art of...

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...

The first comprehensive written history of Shotokan karate in any language! In this completely updated edition of the classic bestseller, Randall Hassell presents a masterful tale of the history and evolution of Japan’s original and largest karate...

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. Tomiyama Sensei, one of the leading Shito Ryu instructors in the world, not only...

This introduction to sport competition teaches you in detail how to use your potential and your technical skills to defeat your opponents in Karate competition. Master Miyake shows hundred of basic, intermediate, and advanced sparring combinations used...

Finally, a well-produced comprehensive instructional book that encompasses all fundamental skills, training principles, and terminology of the art of Shotokan and Gosoku Ryu Karate is available in a convenient single volume in the English language. This...

A rare and definitive book featuring the Japanese masters of the most popular style of Karate in the world. This outstanding compilation gathers the best Japanese Shotokan masters in one comprehensive volume; in their own words, they explain the...

The publication of this book marks the first time that Hanshi Dometrichi's story is being widely told. Students of all karate styles can now get a glimpse of what it was like to train directly under one of the "old masters" of karate-do. Chitose O-Sensei...

Karate is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and philosophy, “a way of Life.” This book examines each of these aspects and explains why educators and parents are becoming interested in karate as an educational tool. This...