Description
This book complements volume 3 of this series and, like the earlier volume, includes writings of masters of the martial arts to guide the student toward spiritual awareness and mental maturity. It places kumite in perspective, relating it to training as a whole. This book complements volume 3 of this series and, like the earlier volume, includes writings of masters of the martial arts to guide the student toward spiritual awareness and mental maturity. It places kumite in perspective, relating it to training as a whole.
About the Author
MASATOSHI NAKAYAMA carries on the tradition of his teacher, Gichin Funakoshl, the Father of Modern Karate. Long professor and director of physical education at Takushoku University, his alma mater (1937), he was chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association from 1955 until his death in 1987. A ninth degree black belt and a familiar face at tournaments, he was among the first to send instructors overseas and to encourage the development of karate along scientific lines.
Reviews
"Valuable primarily to the advanced student." -Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9781568364650
Author Masatoshi Nakayama
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Kodansha America, Inc
Publisher Kodansha America, Inc
Weight(grams) 310g
About the Author
MASATOSHI NAKAYAMA carries on the tradition of his teacher, Gichin Funakoshl, the Father of Modern Karate. Long professor and director of physical education at Takushoku University, his alma mater (1937), he was chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association from 1955 until his death in 1987. A ninth degree black belt and a familiar face at tournaments, he was among the first to send instructors overseas and to encourage the development of karate along scientific lines.
Reviews
"Valuable primarily to the advanced student." -Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9781568364650
Author Masatoshi Nakayama
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Kodansha America, Inc
Publisher Kodansha America, Inc
Weight(grams) 310g
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