Takayuki Kubota

Shihan Takayuki ranks among the most respected of karate instructors, known for his power, endurance,and agility. Here he presents basic defensive and offensive maneuvers with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. This book is particularly valuable in providing hard-to-find instructions on kumite, the art of moving spontaneously in response to an opponent, rather than following routines of prearranged poses and movements.

Contents

Introduction
Basics
Training
Defensive techniques
Offensive techniques
Glossary
Advancement… (more)

The most popular yet least understood weapon of the anicent Ninja warrior, the Shuriken is revealed in an easy to follow, step-by-step format. Master Kobota shares his knowledge of stances, grips, throws and training hints. Plus a special section of the sport of Shuriken throwing and a rare discussion of meditation training.

Contents

Acknowledgment
About the author
The Masakune Ninja
History of the shuriken
Types of shuriken
Ninja shuriken training
The sport of shuriken throwing
Meditation training
Advanced meditation training… (more)

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Contents

Acknolwedgements
Preface
Introduction
About the authors
List of agencies trained
Definitions
Questions and answers
1 Techniques One, Two, Three, Four, Five (strong hold), Five (weak hold), Six
2 Vehicle extractions-VE-1 thru VE-3
3 Passive resistance
Sitting in a chair (SI)
Grasping a chair (ST)
Grasping a pole (JB)
Sitting onthe ground (DE)
Lying on the ground (LY)
4 Self-defense
Bearhug defense (BH)
Full nelson defense (CH)
Rear choke defense (CH)
Kicking defense (KI)… (more)