Kama: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Weapons Series) [Paperback]

Fumio Demura (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Ohara Publications (June 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897501012
• ISBN-13: 978-0897501019
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,101,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The deadly Kama, November 13, 2000

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Grant Meredith (ballarat, victoria Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kama: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Weapons Series) (Paperback)

All I have to say is that Sensei Demura has given us a very strong book once again in his series on Karate weaponry. Demura fans, Martial Artists and weapon enthusiasts will all benefit from this text. Covered is Kama grips, stances, blocks, strikes and a section on combat versus various scenarios. A fine book from a fine instructor.

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to using the Kama by an authentic master of karate., August 19, 2009

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Joseph J. Truncale "warriorwriter" (Vernon Hills, Il) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kama: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Weapons Series) (Paperback)

I have read and reviewed most of Fumio Demura's weapons of self-defense series. The Kama is one of my favorite weapons and the long curved blade makes it a very deadly weapon. Though designed initially as a farmer's tool (scythe) for reaping crops, its value as a weapon of self-defense can clearly be seen. This is one of the few books dealing with the use of this weapon. In fact, in my opinion, this is the most authoritive source on using the Kama. This text covers the basic stances, blocking, striking and sparring methods. In conclusion, if you desire to understand the Kama, this is a book for you.

Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tanto-Jutsu Official Manual of Bushi Satori Ryu).

5.0 out of 5 stars Kama instruction from the best, August 7, 2007

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Michael Salvio "mikesalvio" (Bridgeport, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kama: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Weapons Series) (Paperback)

I have all of Fumio Demura's weapons books, such as sai, bo, tonfa, etc... including Kama. All his instruction books are the best you can buy. The Kama book concentrates on various stances and attacks from those stances, along with grips and defenses against other weapons. Chapter five is a 119 step kata called Kanegawa No Nichougama. Sensei such as Demura hold the key to true understanding of what Karate is really meant to be. Without instruction from someone of this level, your quest will go unfulfilled.