Masterclass Karate Kicking Techniques By Berger M.R. (Book)

Keri-waza, or kicking techniques, comprises about one half of the weaponry of the arsenal in Karate. Perhaps of more importance, being that the legs are so tremendously superior in both strength and reach to the arms, neglecting the proper development of kicking can be only result in a partial development of the art, and thus in obvious ultimate defeat. The proper use of kicking opens up a full array of possibilities in both offensive and defensive maneuvers. When the entire body can be used with equal ease, when the techniques flow fluidly, effortlessly, and spontaneously, without the limitation of conscious thought... only then, do we get a glimpse of understanding the true nature of the art of Karate. Michael R. Berger began his journey into "the way" as a young amateur athlete. In 1983, he relocated to Japan to further his martial arts training, which he had begun with the Japan Karate Association. After enduring several hours a day of arduous training at a small country dojo in rural Japan, he was awarded his Black Belt in 1984 by legendary Chief Instructor Masatoshi Nakayama at the JKA World Headquarters in Tokyo. In 1986, he became one of few foreigners ever to be accepted to train at Takushoku University, a perennial power renowned for its rigorous karate program and alma mater to many JKA legends. He currently teaches in San Pedro, California. • Introduction • General Considerations MAE GERI - "Front Kick" • Description • Common Mistakes • Training Exercises • Offensive Combinations (direct attacks - attacking directly and decisively • indirect attacks utilising feints, set-ups and invitations) • Defensive Combinations (counterattacks using maai / tai sabaki [distance / shifting] • counterattacks uke-waza [blocking techniques]) MAWASHI GERI - "Roundhouse Kick" • Description • Common Mistakes • Training Exercises • Offensive Combinations (direct attacks - attacking directly and decisively • indirect attacks utilising feints, set-ups and invitations) • Defensive Combinations (counterattacks using maai / tai sabaki [distance / shifting] • counterattacks uke-waza [blocking techniques]) GYAKU MAWASHI GERI - "Reverse Roundhouse Kick" • Description • Common Mistakes • Training Exercises • Offensive Combinations (direct attacks - attacking directly and decisively • indirect attacks utilising feints, set-ups and invitations) • Defensive Combinations (counterattacks using maai / tai sabaki [distance / shifting] • counterattacks uke-waza [blocking techniques]) URA MAWASHI GERI - "Hook Kick" • Description • Common Mistakes • Training Exercises • Offensive Combinations (direct attacks - attacking directly and decisively • indirect attacks utilising feints, set-ups and invitations) • Defensive Combinations (counterattacks using maai / tai sabaki [distance / shifting] • counterattacks uke-waza [blocking techniques]) USHIRO GERI - "Back Kick" • Description • Common Mistakes • Training Exercises • Offensive Combinations (direct attacks - attacking directly and decisively • indirect attacks utilising feints, set-ups and invitations) • Defensive Combinations (counterattacks using maai / tai sabaki [distance / shifting] • counterattacks uke-waza [blocking techniques]) USHIRO GERI - "Back Kick" • Description • Common Mistakes • Training Exercises • Offensive Combinations (direct attacks - attacking directly and decisively • indirect attacks utilising feints, set-ups and invitations) • Defensive Combinations (counterattacks using maai / tai sabaki [distance / shifting] • counterattacks uke-waza [blocking techniques]) YOKO GERI KEKOMI - "Side Thrust Kick" • Description • Common Mistakes • Training Exercises • Offensive Combinations (direct attacks - attacking directly and decisively • indirect attacks utilising feints, set-ups and invitations) • Defensive Combinations (counterattacks using maai / tai sabaki [distance / shifting] • counterattacks uke-waza [blocking techniques]) YOKO GERI KEAGE - "Side Snap Kick" • Description • Common Mistakes • Training Exercises • Offensive Combinations (direct attacks - attacking directly and decisively • indirect attacks utilising feints, set-ups and invitations) • Defensive Combinations (counterattacks using maai / tai sabaki [distance / shifting] • counterattacks uke-waza [blocking techniques]) LESS FREQUENTLY USED KICKS MAE GERI KEKOMI - "Front Thrust Kick" Description • Application OTOSHI GERI - "Axe Kick" Description • Application MIKAZUKI GERI - "Cresent Kick" Description • Application MAWASHI UCHI - "Inside Cresent Kick" Description • Application HIZA GERI - "Knee Kick" Description • Application TOBI GERI - "Jumping Kick" Description • Application • Conclusion

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ISBN	9781933901275
More	177 x 254 mm, 190 pp, 475 photos

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