The Best Of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series

Author : Shihan Nishiuchi,Cody Duyster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0986373613

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The Best of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series by Shihan Nishiuchi,Cody Duyster Pdf

Dynamic martial arts instructional weapons book by world renowned Okinawan martial arts weapons master Shihan Nishiuchi on the Nunchaku. This book is one of a series authored by him. Additional books in the series are Bo (staff), Kama (Sickles), Sai, Tonfa, Kuwa (hoe), Eyeku (Oar), Shu-chu (Tecchu/Tee naka), Timbei (Shield & Short sword), Nuntee, and Traditional martial artists manors. Also Japanese Samurai Sword: there are three series available. Instructional DVDs are available for each weapons.Both the books and the DVDs are finely detailed with clear instructions.Learn from the best!

Author : Shihan Nishiuchi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1478735074

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The Best of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series - Book One by Shihan Nishiuchi Pdf

Thank you for your interest in Okinawan kobudo. As you may already know, Okinawan kobudo comes mostly from farmer and fishermen tools such as the hoe, sickles, bo staff and the handle from stone grain mills (tonfa) and the nunchaku from the skin of the hemp plant to make clothes or from a hand thrasher to separate soybeans from their shell. Every country, including your country, has or had very similar farming and fishermen tools. The shape may be different but you can perhaps use your own country's tools for practice. You don't necessarily need to have farming tools from Okinawa, and you can still practice kobudo. That is the most strong point of kobudo. Now, don't make too hard of a schedule to learn, you must enjoy practicing. If you study and practice well with the weapons, then your movement will be very natural and your body will become one with the tools (weapons) and the movement. I hope you have enjoyed this book. As long as you don't hit yourself with your own weapons, you can have a lot of fun!

Author : Shihan Nishiuchi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1915-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0986373605

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The Best of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series Book by Shihan Nishiuchi Pdf

Dynamic martial arts instructional weapons book by world renowned Okinawan martial arts weapons master Shihan Nishiuchi on the Kama (sickles). This book is one of a series authored by him. Additional books in the series are Bo (staff), Nunchaku, Sai, Tonfa, Kuwa (hoe), Eyeku (Oar), Shu-chu (Tecchu/Tee naka), Timbei (Shield & Short sword), Nuntee, and Traditional martial artists manors. Also Japanese Samurai Sword: there are three series available. Instructional DVDs are available for each weapons.Both the books and the DVDs are finely detailed with clear instructions.Learn from the best!

Author : Mark D Bishop
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781326916749

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Okinawan Weaponry, Hidden Methods, Ancient Myths of Kobudo & Te by Mark D Bishop Pdf

This work clearly defines and catalogues the fifty historical hand-held weapons that were used in Okinawa Prefecture and the Ryukyu Islands from the dawn of its history. It show the stages of development and introduction of these weapons to the islands and how they affected the culture through the ages. The 'standard five' popular weapons of the modern era (bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku & kama) are described in detail with many scale drawings, but surprisingly, it clearly shows the influence of bladed weapons, such as the curved sword. Firearms also made a huge contribution to Ryukyuan weapon development, so these are also introduced in their historical context. Most surprising is the contextual detail of the historic eras, such as the affects of the Satsuma Invasion of the Ryukyu Islands in 1609 & the dissolution of the monarchy in 1879. Contrary to popular myth, between these years Okinawans did not adopt farmers tools for self protection, for quite a different history is revealed herein.

Author : Sam Moledzki
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781460275535

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My Way of Kobudo by Sam Moledzki Pdf

"My Way Of Kobudo" Book One is an introduction of various Okinawan and Japanese ancient Martial Arts weapons including the Bo; Tonfa; Kama; Sai and the Nunchaku Kata (patterns/forms) along with some appropriate analysis of the weapons suitable for the beginner to advance level practitioners. www.shitoryu.org

Author : Andrea Guarelli
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781634509626

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Okinawan Kobudo by Andrea Guarelli Pdf

Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago was the birthplace of two methods of self-defense now practiced worldwide: Okinawan Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu, known as Okinawan Kobudo. Kobudo is the study of weapons adapted from the tools of farming and fishing. Okinawan Kobudo reveals, for the first time through print and photographs, the rich history and techniques of this most prestigious martial art known worldwide as Matayoshi. Andrea Guarelli traces the history of Matayoshi Kobudo, explores the background of each weapon, and demonstrates the form and technique of practice through rare photos, many of which the author took while a student of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei (1921–1997). Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Mark Bishop
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1326850695

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Zen & Kobudo Mysteries, a History of Okinawan Weapons, Te & Karate by Mark Bishop Pdf

"This book is as vital to every serious martial artist as zen is profound." An intriguing and detailed work on the history of Okinawan martial arts as they relate to the physical & metaphysical aspects of zen training. Every martial artist should read and digest the detailed contents, because the work is more than an historic journey tracing the roots of Okinawan te & kobudo from their beginnings in the 7th-century AD through to the introduction of karate into the modern era, for it teaches, explains and demonstrates the very core, the essence, of all such esoteric arts and the real reasons for training and teaching them.

Author : Fumio Demura
Publisher : Black Belt Communications
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0897500806

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Tonfa by Fumio Demura Pdf

In this fully illustrated book, Fumio Demura explores the full range of tonfa tactics including stances, karate and tonfa similarities, tonfa striking techniques, and self-defense applications. Demura is a member of Black Belt's Hall of Fame.

Author : Mark Bishop
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462901487

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Zen Kobudo by Mark Bishop Pdf

Kobudo, the famous armed Okinawan fighting art that utilizes common farming implements in combat, and Te, the ancient Okinawan art of armed and unarmed combat, are two of the world's most widely practiced yet least-understood martial arts. This book studies the individual Kobudo and Te systems as they are practiced in Okinawa today and discusses their various histories and the lives of the masters who have most influenced them. Spiritualism in the Okinawan arts is also covered in detail, as the author masterfully describes the mix of Zen and native beliefs that are vital to these arts, yet a component that has been all but ignored by previous researchers. In addition, this is the first work to discuss anthropological theories on Okinawa and the development of fighting arts there from the Stone Age. This complete and wide–ranging study of Okinawan weaponry, history, and training is the ultimate guide to these important fighting arts.

Author : Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al.
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781893765429

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Okinawan Martial Traditions: Te, Tode, Karate, Karatedo, Kobudo - Vol. 3 by Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al. Pdf

What would you like to obtain from your research and practice of an Okinawan martial art? For an academic, it would be to obtain historical and cultural facts and details. For a practitioner, it would be to gain expertise in the combative skills. If you’re interested in both, this first of a three-volume anthology is assembled for your convenience to facilitate your endeavors. These volumes assemble a wealth of material originally published during the two decades when the Journal of Asian Martial Arts was in print. Hundreds of pages and photographs present the richness of Okinawan martial traditions, from the original combatives to those influenced by Chinese and mainland Japanese martial art styles. The variety of topics shown in the table of contents indicate the depth and breath in the chapters, along with the authors who are well-known for their meticulous research and practical skills in specific arts. These three volumes dive deep into the history and culture of Okinawan martial arts. You’ll find coverage of the actual artifacts—the material culture related to weaponry and training methods. Instructions from the masters details both open-hand techniques as well as with weapons. The chapters offer insights into “the lives of many masters over the past few centuries, giving the raison d’être for these unique fighting arts—their reason for being. Many streams of arts have contributed to the martial traditions found on the small island: Naha-te, Shuri-te, Fukien White Crane, Shorin, Goju, Motobu, Shotokan, Isshin, Kyokushin, Pwang Gai Noon, Shito, Uechi, and the list continues … Along with the various styles come the associated training methods, such as conditioning exercises with weights and creatively designed apparatus, such as the punching post (makiwara), or stone lever and stone padlockshaped weights. Some become battle-hardened by active and passive breaking of objects (tameshiwari), including wooden boards, baseball bats, rocks, and ice. The extensive use of weaponry is found in many Okinawan styles, often associated with their farming and fishing occupations. Such a blend of history and culture make the Okinawan fighting traditions a fascinating field of study. Besides being such vital sources of information, these three volumes will prove enjoyable reading and permanent at-hand reference sources in your library.

Author : Katsumi Murakami
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462916955

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Saijutsu by Katsumi Murakami Pdf

Saijutsu: Traditional Okinawon Weapon Art is a presentation by kobujutsu master Katsumi Murakami of the powerful and subtle Okinawan art of the sai. In this succinct and authoritative martial arts manual, the art of wielding the sai, twin forked weapons-sometimes called iron rulers or truncheons-that enable the user to disarm and neutralize a more heavily armed opponent, is set out in step-by-step detail, with clear photographs of every move of each kata, from the basic training forms to the more complex classical kata. The core of the art of saijutsu is the union of weapon and wielder- sai become extensions of the hand itself. Practicing these techniques trains the wrist and arm, and indeed the whole body, in a way which increases the power, speed, and precision even of empty-handed strikes. This volume includes legends of the saijutsu masters BushiTawada and Bushi Matsumura of the author's lineage, discussion of saijutsu technique versus sword, and the following kata: Saijutsu Kihongata lchi Saijutsu Kihongata Ni Saijutsu Kihongata San Tawada no Sai Ichi Matsumura no Sai

Author : MARK. BISHOP
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1326836153

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Okinawan Te (Martial Art of Kings & Nobles) Revealed by MARK. BISHOP Pdf

A first in the field of Okinawan Te. This work contains incredibly revealing material on this until now semi-secret Okinawan martial art called te! It is another fascinating and mind-opening book from the best-selling author, Mark D Bishop, who is considered to be the most authoritative writer on Okinawan martial arts. Mark D Bishop spent nearly two decades living and researching in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, during the important years of change in the 1970s and 1980s. This work is the third of his trilogy following on from 'Okinawan Karate, Teachers, Styles & Secret Techniques' and 'Okinawan Weaponry, Hidden Methods, Ancient Myths of Kobudo & Te'. Containing many, until now, unrevealed techniques for health and self defence (with and without weapons), it is a must-read for all serious martial artists. There is history, training methods, techniques, how to do, how to teach and, above all, how to avoid or counter potentially harmful conflict through advanced application; how to not only survive, but thrive.

Author : Ryusho Sakagami
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:484060629

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Nunchaku and Sai by Ryusho Sakagami Pdf

Author : Qiáng ZǏmò
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9798321995518

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Okinawan Kobudo Martial Arts by Qiáng ZǏmò Pdf

Traditional Okinawan Kobudo is a martial art that has its origins in Okinawa, Japan, which is one of the Ryukyu Islands. It emphasizes the utilization of a variety of traditional weapons, frequently agricultural implements that were modified for self-defense in eras where conventional weaponry was prohibited. The following are frequent instruments employed in Okinawan Kobudo: Bo (staff) Sai (truncheon-like weapon with a pronged head) Tonfa (handled weapon resembling a police baton) Nunchaku (a pair of sticks connected by a chain or rope) Kama (sickle) Eku (oar) Tekko (metal knuckles) Aside from drills, forms (kata), and sparring exercises, Okinawan Kobudo instruction typically consists of the study of offensive and defensive techniques utilizing these weapons. Okinawan Kobudo is frequently studied in conjunction with or as an adjunct to karate or other empty-hand martial arts regimens, given that both sports have their origins in the Okinawan martial arts tradition

Author : Patrick McCarthy
Publisher : PeriplusEdition
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000032853193

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Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts Volume 1 by Patrick McCarthy Pdf

Featuring original writings by the founders of some of the world's most popular karate styles, this volume includes untranslated texts by Miyagi Chojun, Mabina Kenwa, Motobu Choki - each of them founders of their own schools of karate."