The Textbook Of Modern Karate (Book)(Preowned)

Karate has been undergoing a slow transformation since 1922, when Master Gichin Funakoshi introduced this once secret system of Okinawan fighting techniques to Japan as a whole. Certain predictions made by Funakoshi have subsequently been scientifically verified, as this book shows, while others require further study. Karate today, instead of being viewed solely as a method of self-defense, has come to be appreciated for its health benefits and has become established as a competitive sport practiced throughout the world. This is the first book to explore these changes. For some the objective of practice has been to master the kata. For others the aim has been shortsighted they learn only techniques that can be used in sparring. The objective of training advocated in this book is the proper one of allaround development. The systematic, fully illustrated presentation of stances, body control and techniques is, therefore, both deeper and far more inclusive than that found in other books. Included are not only skills applicable in kata or kumite but many that have specific conditioning value, for it is only through serious, step-step study of all techniques and their meanings that the karate athlete can reach the highest level of performance. To develop a scientifically sound training method, the authors have carried out investigations over a period of years, taking into account such central factors of sports physiology as the types of muscle fiber and the source of energy -aerobic or anaerobic- used in karate training. Rather than the inflexible approach traditional in karate, they have thought in terms of musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory work to devise comprehensive non-endurance programs adaptable to individuals according to their age and general physical condition. Intermediate and advanced students will find much of value here, as will instructors for all levels of training and coaches for all stages of competition. • • • TERUYUKI OKAZAKI was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, in 1931 and began karate at the age of 16, studying under the noted teachers G. Funakoshi and M. Nakayama. After receiving his B.A. from Takushoku University in Tokyo in 1953, he taught karate at his alma mater, at Tokyo Toritsu University and at Japan's self-defense academy. In 1957 he began training instructors of the Japan Karate Association. In the United States, he established the Philadelphia Karate Club in 1961 and taught at Temple University. He is now adjunct professor of health science at Long Island University and chairman and chief instructor of the International Shotokan Karate Federation. A holder of the 8th degree black belt, he travels extensively and teaches karate throughout North and South America. MILORAD V. STRICEVIC was born in Yugoslavia and received his medical degree from Belgrad University in 1967. He began karate in the United States in 1968. Since 1974 he has worked closely with Teruyuki Okazaki, conducting scientific studies to understand and improve the art of karate and traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad, organizing symposiums, seminars and lectures to foster fuller understanding of karate among students as well as instructors. He has been chairman of the medical and science committee of the International Shotokan Karate Federation since its foundation in 1977. Dr. Stricevic is director of the Center for Sports Medicine Specialties at Long Island University, Brooklyn Center, where he is professor of health science and director of the Division of Health-Related Professions. • • • Foreword Introduction I. TRAINING 1. Principles and Programs • Source and Transmission of Power, Physiological Aspects, Training 2. Warm-up, Post Warm-up and Warm-down II. BODY POSITIONS 3. Stances • Purpose, Principles and Classification, Natural Stances, Fundamental Stances, Sparring Stances 4. Body Shifting • Purpose, Principles and Classification, Body Shifting in Basic Techniques, Kata and Sparring III. ARM TECHNIQUES 5. Punching Techniques • Definition, Target Area, Principles of Force, Focusing, Fist Rotation, Classification, Stages of Practice, Hand, Forearm and Elbow, One-handed Punches, Two-handed Punches 6. Striking Techniques • Definition, Target Area, Classification, Fist Strikes, Open Hand Strikes, Elbow Strikes 7. Arm Blocking Techniques • Definition, Flow of Action, Power and Speed, Principles of Motion, Principles of Resisting Impact, Stages of Practice, Classification, Upper Level Blocks, Middle Level Blocks, Lower Level Blocks IV. LEG TECHNIQUES 8. Kicking Techniques • Definition, Target Area, Classification, Foot and Knee, Front Kicks, Side Kicks, Back Kicks 9. Leg Sweeping Techniques • Definition, Purpose, Classification, Techniques 10. Leg Blocking Techniques • Definition, Target Area, Classification, Lower Leg Blocks, Heel Blocks, Foot Blocks V. KATA 11. The Role of Kata in Training • Definition, Practice and Evaluation, Classification, Representative Kata Appendix A: Research Notes Appendix B: Medical Guidance Bibliography Glossary Index

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