The techniques and philosophy of the world-renowned master. More than 1,300 photos make this the world's most complete guidebook.

The worlds greatest karate master, and the founder of modern day karate, Mas Oyama, reveals his philosophy and technique for practicing one of the worlds greatest martial arts. With more than 1,300 photos that break down each movement and exercise, the Master describes every important aspect of karate.

Photographs and step-by-step instructions explain the basic techniques of karate, providing information on making different types of fists, mastering defensive moves, becoming an expert on the Kata, free sparring, and other related topics.

Sabaki means staying open to the world at large and responding to others in a way that blends energies in new directions. Whether it is a question of repelling an attack or building relationships, the combined energy that comes from sabaki is an effort of cooperation, openness, and respect. Whether you are training for health, competition, or self-defense, The Sabaki Method can show you how to turn defense into offense, anticipate attacks, condition the body, and focus the mind. Kancho Ninomiya takes the mystery out of karate.

The Essential Karate Book is an informative, illustrated guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate. With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves with 300 step-by-step photographs and companion videos, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers of this karate guide will learn about: Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks Preparing your body through warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications The origins and history of karate Required behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!

"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum. Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.

The book is published in English by Alfonso Torregrossa, Shihan of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Renshinkan 7th dan and Instructor of Kyokushin Karate 3nd Dan under Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa 9th dan, one of the most highly respected and influential Karateka in the world of the Kyokushin Karate . Alfonso Torregrossa has written several books on martial arts, including Karate is life - Kyokushin Karate . Mas Oyama he creatively developed Kyokushin Karate through the wealth of knowledge and experiences he attained from a variety of martial art sources. Sosai Oyama was very proficient in Daito-Ryu-Aiki-Jitsu (his direct instructor was Kotaro Yoshida), It is from this martial art discipline that a majority of Sosai Oyama's self-defense movements and tech- niques were derived and developed from. Sosai Oyama teached this technique during his life, but during the 80's years he develloped more in the fight competition side, more populary, it's for that today Kyokushin is a lot of based on the competition. Some school practice self defense Kyokushin, but in generaly, it is unfortunately forget. The job of Sensei Alfonso is to bring his teachings to light, that's why he wrote this book. Alfonso Torregrossa Sensei shows you the magnificent Self Defense of Kyokushin Karate 護身術極真カラテ . He explains how to defend yourself in various attack situations in a simple step-by-step manner. The book contains 200 pictures with different self-defense applications that you can easily master. You'll learn about this comprehensive Kyokushin Self-Defense technique. The book contains the history of Kyokushin Karate, its origins and how it grew to be an international phenomenon. No matter who you are, self-defense is important in the world we live in Everyone needs to know how to protect themselves in a world filled with violent attacks, bullying and so much more.