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Title: The Art of Hojo Undo
Condition: New
EAN: 9781594391361
ISBN: 9781594391361
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 15/10/2009
Item Height: 238mm
Item Length: 184mm
Item Weight: 422g
Author: Michael Clarke
Language: English
Subtitle: Power Training for Traditional Karate
Description: Silver Winner - 2010 IP'S Living Now Award1st Runner Up - 2010 Eric Hoffer AwardEndorsement - 2010 IP's Highlighted Title AwardFinalist - 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineFinalist - 2010 USA Best Book Award Hojo Undo means 'supplementary training', and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo, a practitioner cannot reach the profound strength levels required for a lifetime of karate training. This book details how to construct and use many training tools; provides accurate mechanical drawings, comprehensive training methods, and an historical context to understand why Hojo Undo was created in 'old' Okinawa. * Warm up exercises* Detailed construction drawings* Build your own Hojo Undo tools!* Learn how to use the tools to develop devastating power* Link your increased power to fighting techniques* Hear what Okinawan Masters say about Hojo Undo training
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Genre: Sports & Hobbies
Contributor: Patrick McCarthy (Foreword by), Tsuneo Kinjo (Foreword by), Tetsuhiro Hokama (Foreword by), Hiroshi Akamine (Foreword by)
Release Year: 2009

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