Best Karate, Vol.10: Unsu, Sochin, Nijushiho (Paperback)

~ Masatoshi Nakayama (Author) "The past decades have seen a great increase in the popularity karate-do throughout the world..." (more)
Key Phrases: middle level reverse punch, level vertical sword hand block, upper level rising block (more...)

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Product Description

The kata in this volume are at the advanced level and may be selected for examination above the grade of shodan.

In Unsu, there are constant transformations, signified by the name meaning "Cloud Hands." All parts of the body are used as weapons, with feints and provocations leading to unique combination techniques and multi-directional kicks.

Sochin is characterized by a certain solemnity and imperturbability. Using a very stable stance, muscular power is built up slowly in many movements, instantaneously in others, leading to a keen sense of timing for continuous attacks.

Nijushiho offers training in the unique back-hand block (haishu uke). It requires integration of varying strengths and speed, and mastery can be seen in a smooth and unbroken flow of movements.

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; First Edition edition (January 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870117343
• ISBN-13: 978-0870117343
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #127,242 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Best Karate - best with an instructor, August 16, 2005

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This book is well and clearly written, and the photographic illustrations are better than average. The footprint diagrams are particularly helpful. As with any book of this type, though, it should be considered as a useful supplement to - not a substitute for - a live instructor.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent "video-like" manuscript, January 15, 1999

By A Customer

I think every BEST KARATE Series is excellent manuscript. Providing clear, detail and comprehensive instruction, with explanation of the important point, application, and "the soul" of each kata, this is "video-like" book. This volume explains advance katas.