Karate the Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting

by Hidetaka and Brown Richard C Nishiyama

Master the techniques and theory of Japanese Karate with this easy-to-follow, illustrated martial arts guide. The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting has inspired hundreds of thousands of karateka, and it remains one of the finest texts available on the technique, art, and spirit of karatedo.This definitive volume is a systematic presentation of the art of traditional Japanese karate. An easily accessible martial arts manual illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs, this comprehensive karate book gives step-by-step explanations and thorough analysis of all the basic movements and techniques of karate.Topics of Karate the Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting"

Genres: Martial Arts

Paperback

First published November 15, 1990

Reviews

[Michael Philliber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally published in 1960 (republished in 1990) "Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting" is an early, straightforward "how-to" book of principles of Karate. It covers a short history of Karate; lays out a weekly work-out and training schedule; explains the various punches, strikes, blocks and kicks along with their applications; shows samples of techniques in combination; various defensive moves from the floor, in a chair, and other venues; and walks the karateka through the heian number 4 kata.

It becomes quickly obvious that the material was pulled together long before Karate became commercialized in the West. All of the pictures are in clear, black and white photos. Sparring only takes up one short chapter and pictures the contestants without any protective gear. The main focus of the book is on learning the proper way to perform strikes, punches, blocks and kicks, and their martial applications. The explanations that accompany each chapter and every picture are sensible and lucid.

"Karate" is a basic, but useful volume. It will help the practitioner to have a sense of groundedness to one branch of the martial arts before the sports aspect took over. This would make a solid addition to any martial artists library. I highly recommend the book.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good reference guide. I will refer to it often throughout karate training.

[Derrick Mcdonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.

[Omar-pai Mei · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must for all karateka