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Fighting Karate
Jack Slack’s third, and most extensive Ebook, Fighting Karate covers the techniques and strategies of Japanese karate.
Fighting Karate is divided into six sections:
Karate’s Signature Techniques: The techniques for which karate is best known. From the standard reverse punch to the side kick, front snap kick and the back kick. Including details taught by top Japanese instructors.
The Questionable Techniques: The techniques which appear frequently in karate competition but have been thought to lack practicality elsewhere. Alternative measures are offered in attempting to apply these techniques.
Principles: The principles which govern karate–drawn from the influence that Japanese fencing, Kendo had on Japanese karate. The most important points of karate fighting: The Three Initiatives, Maai and more.
Tricks of the Trade: The means of combating the distance and counter striking of karate kumite. Sneaking up the back foot, bursting across the floor, hand traps, Tobi-komi, gi grips, the Karate Clinch, and Hiki-komi techniques among others.
Applying the Techniques: Combination techniques which put it all together, including Ellewyn Hall and Frank Brennan’s sweeping combinations, Lyoto Machida’s incredible feinting burst, Ticky Donovan’s Uchi Mata, and the karate method of catching kicks which is contrasted with the traditional kickboxing method.
Kata and Bunkai: A look at the original meanings of traditional karate forms. Included are some of the rough and tumble wrist locks, tackles, grip breaks and stomping kicks hidden beneath the beautiful movements and flowing gestures of karate kata.
Fighting Karate is divided into six sections:
Karate’s Signature Techniques: The techniques for which karate is best known. From the standard reverse punch to the side kick, front snap kick and the back kick. Including details taught by top Japanese instructors.
The Questionable Techniques: The techniques which appear frequently in karate competition but have been thought to lack practicality elsewhere. Alternative measures are offered in attempting to apply these techniques.
Principles: The principles which govern karate–drawn from the influence that Japanese fencing, Kendo had on Japanese karate. The most important points of karate fighting: The Three Initiatives, Maai and more.
Tricks of the Trade: The means of combating the distance and counter striking of karate kumite. Sneaking up the back foot, bursting across the floor, hand traps, Tobi-komi, gi grips, the Karate Clinch, and Hiki-komi techniques among others.
Applying the Techniques: Combination techniques which put it all together, including Ellewyn Hall and Frank Brennan’s sweeping combinations, Lyoto Machida’s incredible feinting burst, Ticky Donovan’s Uchi Mata, and the karate method of catching kicks which is contrasted with the traditional kickboxing method.
Kata and Bunkai: A look at the original meanings of traditional karate forms. Included are some of the rough and tumble wrist locks, tackles, grip breaks and stomping kicks hidden beneath the beautiful movements and flowing gestures of karate kata.
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First published January 1, 2014
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Jack Slack
7 books47 followersJack Slack is a pen name of an anonymous British freelance writer, podcaster, analyst and amateur historian of combat sport; most notable as a mixed martial arts (MMA) striking analyst, writing detailed, analytical breakdowns of fighters, fighting techniques and strategies, using videos, photos and animated GIFs. Slack formerly wrote regularly for BloodyElbow, Bleacher Report, Vice Sports and Unibet. Due to successful Patreon support, he independently writes on his blog FightPrimer and bi-weekly broadcasts Jack Slack Podcast (formerly named Fights Gone By (FGB) podcast) on YouTube.
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