Author: Theodore L. Gambordella
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873646291
Category : Martial arts weapons
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A manual on the offensive and defensive use of karate weapons-- the knife, the yawara, the tonfa, the staff, the bo, the nunchaku, and the sai.
The Complete Book of Karate Weapons
Author: Theodore L. Gambordella
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873646291
Category : Martial arts weapons
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A manual on the offensive and defensive use of karate weapons-- the knife, the yawara, the tonfa, the staff, the bo, the nunchaku, and the sai.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873646291
Category : Martial arts weapons
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A manual on the offensive and defensive use of karate weapons-- the knife, the yawara, the tonfa, the staff, the bo, the nunchaku, and the sai.
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Author: Shaun Rawcliffe
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847975070
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Wing Chun Kung Fu has a long history but it has only been taught openly since the 1950s when Grandmaster Yip Man revealed the secrets fo the art and began to teach large numbers of students in Hong Kong. Characterized by economical movements, simple and direct short-range simultaneous attack and defence hand techniques, as well as powerful low kicks, Wing Chun Kung Fu is now one of the most popular of the Chinese martial arts.One of the advanced training tools of the Wing Chun system is the Muk Yan Jong, more commonly known as the Wooden Dummy. Shaun Rawcliffe provides a comprehensive consideration of the Wooden Dummy techniques and uses practical applications as examples of how they may be used.Covers the full 116-movement Wooden Dummy form as taught by Grandmaster Yip Man to his eldest son, Ip Chun, who then taught the author. Provides detailed explanations of the shape, structure and movements of the Dummy form, plus an example of each of the applications. Presents in-depth explanations of the principles and concepts behind the Wooden Dummy form and the supporting drills. Examines the scientific and anatomical explanations of the basic principles underlying Wooden Dummy training. A fascinating and invaluable book which comprehensively covers one of the advanced training tools of the Wing Chun system, Muk Yan Jong or the Wooden Dummy. Aimed at all those who practice Wing Chun Kung Fu, especially those who wish to learn more advanced techniques, together with martial artists in general. Well illustrated with over 400 colour photographs and useful drawings. Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe is one of the highest qualified and certified Wing Chun instructors in the world.
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847975070
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Wing Chun Kung Fu has a long history but it has only been taught openly since the 1950s when Grandmaster Yip Man revealed the secrets fo the art and began to teach large numbers of students in Hong Kong. Characterized by economical movements, simple and direct short-range simultaneous attack and defence hand techniques, as well as powerful low kicks, Wing Chun Kung Fu is now one of the most popular of the Chinese martial arts.One of the advanced training tools of the Wing Chun system is the Muk Yan Jong, more commonly known as the Wooden Dummy. Shaun Rawcliffe provides a comprehensive consideration of the Wooden Dummy techniques and uses practical applications as examples of how they may be used.Covers the full 116-movement Wooden Dummy form as taught by Grandmaster Yip Man to his eldest son, Ip Chun, who then taught the author. Provides detailed explanations of the shape, structure and movements of the Dummy form, plus an example of each of the applications. Presents in-depth explanations of the principles and concepts behind the Wooden Dummy form and the supporting drills. Examines the scientific and anatomical explanations of the basic principles underlying Wooden Dummy training. A fascinating and invaluable book which comprehensively covers one of the advanced training tools of the Wing Chun system, Muk Yan Jong or the Wooden Dummy. Aimed at all those who practice Wing Chun Kung Fu, especially those who wish to learn more advanced techniques, together with martial artists in general. Well illustrated with over 400 colour photographs and useful drawings. Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe is one of the highest qualified and certified Wing Chun instructors in the world.
Classical Weaponry of Japan
Author: Serge Mol
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770029416
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Classic Weaponry Of Japan is a Kodansha International publication.
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770029416
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Classic Weaponry Of Japan is a Kodansha International publication.
Fumio Demura: Karate Weapons of Self-Defense
Author: Fumio Demura
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780897502115
Category : Karate
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A compilation and updating of five previously published books on martial arts weaponry.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780897502115
Category : Karate
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A compilation and updating of five previously published books on martial arts weaponry.
Bo, Karate Weapon of Self-defense
Author: Fumio Demura
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500197
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : ru
Pages : 188
Book Description
Fumio Demura covers stances, striking, blocking, combinations, sparring, and an entire bo kata.
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500197
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : ru
Pages : 188
Book Description
Fumio Demura covers stances, striking, blocking, combinations, sparring, and an entire bo kata.
Ancient Chinese Weapons
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center Inc
ISBN: 9781886969674
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ever wonder what all those fancy martial arts weapons are for? Find out in this definitive manual.
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center Inc
ISBN: 9781886969674
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ever wonder what all those fancy martial arts weapons are for? Find out in this definitive manual.
Weapons
Author: Jim Ollhoff
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1604532874
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Explores weapons used in martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1604532874
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Explores weapons used in martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics.
Tonfa
Author: Fumio Demura
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500807
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897500807
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
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.
Martial Arts Weapons
Author: Martial Arts Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Secret Weapons of Jujutsu
Author: Don Cunningham
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462917054
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Secret Weapons of Jujutsu is the first jujutsu book in English that deals with the full array of small hand weapons used by the Japanese samurai and constabulary. This martial arts manual includes a history of the weapons and discussions of hibuki (concealed weapons), improvised weapons, and traditional battlefield weapons such as: kansashi (a long, pointed metal hairpin worn by men and women) kokai and kudzuka (small utility knives) shoku (fire ax) shakuhachi (a bamboo flute -- a particular favorite of monks) yawara (short wooden rod) manriki-gusari (weighted chain) suntetsu (short iron bar) lessen (iron war fan). Secret Weapons of Jujutsu discusses the weapons and demonstrates their use, in a series of clear, easy to follow photographs. Also included are historical photographs, as well as reproductions of paintings and line drawings, of these weapons and their bearers.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462917054
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Secret Weapons of Jujutsu is the first jujutsu book in English that deals with the full array of small hand weapons used by the Japanese samurai and constabulary. This martial arts manual includes a history of the weapons and discussions of hibuki (concealed weapons), improvised weapons, and traditional battlefield weapons such as: kansashi (a long, pointed metal hairpin worn by men and women) kokai and kudzuka (small utility knives) shoku (fire ax) shakuhachi (a bamboo flute -- a particular favorite of monks) yawara (short wooden rod) manriki-gusari (weighted chain) suntetsu (short iron bar) lessen (iron war fan). Secret Weapons of Jujutsu discusses the weapons and demonstrates their use, in a series of clear, easy to follow photographs. Also included are historical photographs, as well as reproductions of paintings and line drawings, of these weapons and their bearers.