Karate no Aiki & Aiki no Karate Book by Katsuya Izumikawa

Explore the synergies between Goju Ryu Karate and Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu in this revealing volume! As a successor in karate who has delved into the origins of Aikido through "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu," the author uncovers the integrated essence of Goju-ryu Karate. Modern karate often focuses on striking and kicking, overshadowing its rich heritage of breaking, throwing, and joint techniques. This book aims to unearth the hidden Jiu-Jitsu and Aiki techniques embedded within karate's traditions. Delve into the true essence of Goju-ryu Karate, including a detailed exploration of the 36 hands of Kakie self-defense techniques. Discover how these ancient techniques enhance modern martial arts practice. CONTENTSChapter 1 ◎ The first Soke, Kanki IzumigawaChapter 2 ◎ Architecture and Karate, walking both waysChapter 3 ◎ Learn from Professor Keisetsu Yoshimaru of Daito-ryuChapter 4 ◎ Techniques common to Goju-ryu and Daito-ryuChapter 5 ◎ What is a type?Chapter 6 ◎ "Body Aiki" to be acquired in the three racesChapter 7 ◎ "Koteno Aiki" acquired by transferringChapter 8 ◎ Aiki Techniques Seen in MoldsChapter 9 ◎ What is Kakie?Chapter 10 ◎ 36 hands for self-defenseChapter 11 ◎ Physical training to create a martial arts body About the author: International Karatedo Goju-ryu Izumibukai, Soke III. Born in 1945 as the second son of the first Soke, Kanki Izumigawa. The first generation was the first Goju-ryu karate master to move from Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, to the mainland, and inherited the techniques of ancient traditions. In addition, by learning the Daito-ryu Okuden technique from Keisetsu Yoshimaru, who was a high-ranking younger brother of Daito-ryu Aiki Jiu-jitsu and Yukiyoshi Sagawa, and unraveling the technique hidden in Koden-goju-ryu, "Kakie 163 hands". Language: Japanese Length: 256 pages MB-IZU1