The Art of Hojo Undo - Power Training for Traditional Karate (Paperback)

Silver Winner - 2010 IP'S Living Now Award1st Runner Up - 2010 Eric Hoffer AwardEndorsement - 2010 IP's Highlighted Title AwardFinalist - 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineFinalist - 2010 USA Best Book Award Hojo Undo means 'supplementary training', and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo, a practitioner cannot reach the profound strength levels required for a lifetime of karate training. This book details how to construct and use many training tools; provides accurate mechanical drawings, comprehensive training methods, and an historical context to understand why Hojo Undo was created in 'old' Okinawa. * Warm up exercises* Detailed construction drawings* Build your own Hojo Undo tools!* Learn how to use the tools to develop devastating power* Link your increased power to fighting techniques* Hear what Okinawan Masters say about Hojo Undo training

General

Imprint:	YMAA Publication Center
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2009
First published:	September 2009
Authors:	Michael Clarke
Dimensions:	236 x 184 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	201
ISBN-13:	978-1-59439-136-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > Combat / defence skills & manuals
LSN:	1-59439-136-X
Barcode:	9781594391361

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