Traditional Goju is the very first book ever written in English demonstrating the kai shu or op[en hand katas of this beautiful flowing style of karate.
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Seller: Good Reading Secondhand Books, Benalla, VIC, Australia
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 221 pages, illustrated.There is an ownership signature on the front end paper plus a minimal amount of pencil annotations beneath a few photos, else a clean and solid copy. "G?j?-ry? (???), Japanese for "hard-soft style", is one of the main traditional Okinawan styles of karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. Both principles, hard and soft, come from the famous martial arts book used by Okinawan masters during the 19th and 20th centuries, the Bubishi (Chinese: ???; pinyin: W?bèi Zhì).[1] G?, which means hard, refers to closed hand techniques or straight linear attacks; j?, which means soft, refers to open hand techniques and circular movements. G?j?-ry? incorporates both circular and linear movements into its curriculum, combining hard striking attacks such as kicks and close hand punches with softer open hand circular techniques for attacking, blocking, and controlling the opponent, including joint locks, grappling, takedowns, and throws. Major emphasis is given to breathing correctly in all of the kata but particularly in the Sanchin kata which is one of two core kata of this style. The second kata is called Tensho, meant to teach the student about the soft style of the system. G?j?-ry? practices methods that include body strengthening and conditioning, its basic approach to fighting (distance, stickiness, power generation, etc.), and partner drills." (Wikipedia). Seller Inventory # 019906
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paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0920129021