Best Karate, Vol.5: Heian, Tekki [Paperback]

Masatoshi Nakayama (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best Karate | Publication Date: October 15, 1979

Kata, the formal exercises of karate training, were the essence of practice in Okinawa and China, and are the core training method even today.

Detailed here in 1500 sequential photos are the five Heian and three Tekki kata, mastery of which is necessary to attain first dan.

Demonstrated by the author and Yoshiharu Osaka.

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About the Author

MASATOSHI NAKAYAMA carries on the tradition of his teacher, Gichin Funakoshl, the Father of Modern Karate. Long professor and director of physical education at Takushoku University, his alma mater (1937), he was chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association from 1955 until his death in 1987. A ninth degree black belt and a familiar face at tournaments, he was among the first to send instructors overseas and to encourage the development of karate along scientific lines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Kodansha USA; First Edition edition (October 15, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870113798
• ISBN-13: 978-0870113796
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent to learn Katas, July 12, 2001

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Joerg Colberg (Northampton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Karate, Vol.5: Heian, Tekki (Paperback)

I bought three books out of the "Best Karate" series and the two books about katas are simply outstanding. I use another book which describes the movements in words but it's just too hard to figure it out for some of the tricky movements. The "Best Karate" series has photo series for all katas plus additional information about what people should take care of for the individual katas (for instance, stance changes for Heian Shodan). That way, it's really "easy" to learn a kata on your own, just from the book.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best series of books on kata., April 24, 2004

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A. Vivolo (Orting, Washington United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Karate, Vol.5: Heian, Tekki (Paperback)

I have been practicing Shotokan karate for 10 years now. Even though I attend regular classes and seminars, as well as working out with very qualified karate-ka, I still find myself coming back to Master Nakayma's work in this very fine series of books. Of all the books on kata I have these books are superior.

The instruction is straight forward and to the point. Tips are given to avoid common mistakes. Under the many pictures illustrating the kata is a stance diagram and short concise sentences to describe each move.

Extremely well done by one of the finest karate masters.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series, April 12, 2010

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Bohdi Sanders, Ph.D. "author, martial artist,... (Loveland, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Karate, Vol.5: Heian, Tekki (Paperback)

The Best Karate Series are the definitive books for learning the art of Shotokan karate. They have been around for many years and still none have surpassed their excellence. They are very helpful for the beginner and the advanced student alike. I have read them all and have found that each book in the series is excellent. Although you can't learn a martial art from a book alone, these books are an excellent supplement to your training and are very helpful in learning the finer points of the art of Shotokan. Each book in this series sets the standard for books on Shotokan training. There are simply none better, at least none better that I have found, and I read a lot of martial arts books. I highly recommend these books for anyone who is interested in improving their karate or who is interested in Shotokan. They are simply the best! Highly recommended. 5 Stars.

Bohdi Sanders, Shotokan Blackbelt and author of Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior's Path