Best Karate 2: Fundamentals (Paperback)

~ Masatoshi Nakayama (Author) "In the decisive techniques (kime-waza) of karate is hidden a tremendous, explosive power..." (more)
Key Phrases: sword hand block, informal attention stance, left front stance (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.

Here is a list of all volumes in this series:
Vol. 1: Comprehensive
Vol. 2: Fundamentals
Vol. 3: Kumite 1
Vol. 4: Kumite 2
Vol. 5: Heian, Tekki
Vol. 6: Bassai, Kanku
Vol. 7: Jutte, Hangetsu, Empi
Vol. 8: Gankaku, Jion
Vol. 9: Bassai Sho, Kanku Sho, Chinte
Vol.10: Unsu, Sochin, Nijushiho
Vol. 11: Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho, Meikyo

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 International; 2nd edition (July 15, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870113240
• ISBN-13: 978-0870113246
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,414 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #5 in

  Books > Sports > Individual Sports > Martial Arts > Karate

• This is item 2 in The Best Karate Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The serious students starting point., July 22, 1997

By A Customer

The Best Karate series is THE definitive reference for the praticing karataka. Fundamentals covers the basic blocks, strikes and stances.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great series to start your personal library with, June 26, 2000

By	Gamal E. Castile (St. Charles, MO United States) - See all my reviews

I recommend Nakayama sensei's Best Karate series as a must have for any personal library. Individually, each book is not the be all-end all of karate knowledge, but taken as a set, it offers a wide range of information and motivation for the beginning karateka. Plus...its a classic with the little men jumping and kicking all over the pages!

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR THE MOST SERIOUS KARATE-KA!!!, September 7, 1999

By A Customer

Sensei Nakayama provides readers with a no-nonsense in-depth study of what is required to develop solid fundamentals in Karate! This book is very easy to visualize and comprehend. Traditional Japanese instruction from a great master!