The most comprehensive text on the art of Uechi-Ryu Karate. Written by leading world master, Ihor Rymaruk. This book is perfect for Karate enthusiasts of all levels and serves as an instructor's guide and a student manual.
"This book is packed with over 500 pages, thousands of detailed step-by-step photographs, and three decade's worth of master-level experience…"
Special Bonus "Each book will be autographed by Ihor Rymaruk the author."
Rymaruk, a master teacher and lifetime Uechi-ryu practitioner, provides a clearly written and informative overview of Uechi-ryu's history, distinctive stylistic qualities, and foundational techniques. Additional supplementary materials include self-defense applications against both firearms and edged-weapons attacks. Historical and archival photos of Okinawan teachers, geography, and local culture punctuate the work.
Karate practitioners, and Uechi-ryu stylists in particular, will find a complete and thorough presentation of the Uechi-ryu system in Ihor Rymaruk's martial tome. Rymaruk's work is a pragmatic and candid technical presentation of what students in this discipline can expect in their training up to an advanced level.
The book's layout provides amply spaced text and generous technical photo displays reducing the feel of the book's thickness. The photos and text are clearly laid out making it an easy and open read.
Paperback: 576 pages
Publisher: Tuttle Pub
Year: January 15, 2005
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 9.9 X 7.4 X 1.4
Top Reviews
"This text provides an excellent guideline for both the beginner and the advanced student of Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do. The author has provided the reader with an excellent means of reference material that will surely prove useful throughout one's training."
- James Thompson
Kyoshi, Hachi-Dan, Uechi-Ryu Karate
"Your book is especially interesting, because it doesn't simply rehash old and known material ... your descriptions and applications offer unique and valuable training insights to all whom study these pages. I also found your new drills, techniques and applications to be helpful to students who wish to practice on their own. Descriptions of movements and illustrations are easily understood and easy to follow."
- George Mattson
Hanshi, 9th Dan, Uechi-Ryu
"This book is a must read - not only for every Uechi-Ryu practitioner, but for any person with a sincere interest in the Martial Arts. Sensei Rymaruk balances the technical and the philosophical with a well researched and interesting approach to the material. I highly recommend this book as an encyclopedia and reference work for any martial artist."
- Buzz Durkin
Kyoshi, 8th Dan, Uechi-Ryu
