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Isshinryu Seiuchin Kata, Secrets Revealed

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An excellent book from a historical point of view as well as on techniques. Breaks down Seiuchin kata and leaves room on every page for notes and highlighting. Mr. Martinez does an excellent job in presenting us a new, different and refreshing view of this kata. I enjoyed it immensely. Generally speaking, I have found Isshinryu books to be of pretty limited use, but Sensei Martinez's books are a rare and much appreciated exception. As the author makes clear, this is not a book for the beginner, but anyone who practices Isshinryu karate should have this in their library. What makes this book different is its in-depth treatment of the technical aspects of Seiuchin. What we have here is someone who has obviously put some serious thought into the technical aspects of karate and how they are linked together, and then put forward a detailed exposition of his findings. While I think five star reviews are given all too frequently in these reviews, this book actually deserves it. On the whole this is an excellent book and a must have for any serious Karate Ka. I have recommended it to all of my students and friends.

As an Isshinryu practitioner since 1967, I am pleased that my style is finally being written about. This book on Seiunchin Kata, along with its companion books on Chinto, Kusanku and Naihanchi, is well written and researched, is concise and easy to follow. I found that Martinez Sensei's approach to the bunkai (analysis) is well grounded and makes a lot of sense---something that is rare in most karate manuals. He shows what his particular bunkai is and then how to do it effectively.

I hope he plans to continue with the other four kata.

An excellent book from a historical point of view as well as on techniques. Breaks down Seiuchin kata and leaves room on every page for notes and highlighting. Mr. Martinez does an excellent job in presenting us a new, different and refreshing view of this kata. I enjoyed it immensely. Generally speaking, I have found Isshinryu books to be of pretty limited use, but Sensei Martinez's books are a rare and much appreciated exception. As the author makes clear, this is not a book for the beginner, but anyone who practices Isshinryu karate should have this in their library. What makes this book different is its in-depth treatment of the technical aspects of Seiuchin. What we have here is someone who has obviously put some serious thought into the technical aspects of karate and how they are linked together, and then put forward a detailed exposition of his findings. While I think five star reviews are given all too frequently in these reviews, this book actually deserves it. On the whole this is an excellent book and a must have for any serious Karate Ka. I have recommended it to all of my students and friends.

I originally purchased one of Javier's books, and 20 minutes into it I raced back to amazon to order the rest. His insights into various techniques - and their possible lineage - make for fascinating reading. And even better: They enliven your kata. When reading a book makes me feel like I cannot wait to perform kata, I know it is a valuable teaching and training tool. Be sure to get all of Javier's books: Each one contains a different, essential nugget. The same could be said of your kata.

sensei javier martinez demostrated to all isshinryu and goju-ryu martial artists the secret art of tuite in okinawan karate.sensei martinez has come forward with this ancient art almost lost in time to demostrated that karate well learned is not only a punch-kick art but a fine self defense method based on ancient chinese forms.this book also reveals the mechanics of close fighting and the philosophy and methodology it involves.a must read book to all the serious scholars of the martial way.

So what. You do a different version of Seiunchin Kata. It doesn't matter. What's presented here in this short work will unlock your mind to the possibilities within the kata that are so much more than the standard Bunkai (applications) that you already know. Mr. Martinez definitely has some editing problems. They are English to be sure, but they are not enough to ruin the important information in this book. By utilizing the Okinawan Art of Tuite Mr. Martinez demonstrates just what can go on in the applications of the kata enhancing our knowledge and growth even more. Bravo! Buy the book.

An excellent book from a historical point of view as well as on techniques. Breaks down Seiuchin kata and leaves room on every page for notes and highlighting. Mr. Martinez does an excellent job in presenting us a new, different and refreshing view of this kata. I enjoyed it immensely. Generally speaking, I have found Isshinryu books to be of pretty limited use, but Sensei Martinez's books are a rare and much appreciated exception. As the author makes clear, this is not a book for the beginner, but anyone who practices Isshinryu karate should have this in their library. What makes this book different is its in-depth treatment of the technical aspects of Seiuchin. What we have here is someone who has obviously put some serious thought into the technical aspects of karate and how they are linked together, and then put forward a detailed exposition of his findings. While I think five star reviews are given all too frequently in these reviews, this book actually deserves it. On the whole this is an excellent book and a must have for any serious Karate Ka. I have recommended it to all of my students and friends.