Extractions: Customer Reviews Since most of what I have to say has already been said, but better than I could, I will keep this brief.If you practice OMA or the JMA derivitives, get this book.The presentation of the sets and their application is awesome. I practice Isshinryu karate, so of course my sets differ in appearance from these, but it's obvious that the root is the same, and so is the potential for application.Before this book, I was ready to consign my Sanchin practice (sans Ibuki breathing) to a mere upkeep level. But, since I read this text, it is going to be on the front burner of study, along with Naifanchi and Sunsu.With the exception of the obligatory "crotty history" and certain apparently style-specific techniques on pages 1-79, this book is awesome.Now, read the other reviews, then buy this book. This book is excellent. It starts off giving the history and origin of Karate which is very interesting. Then it goes right to the point learning. If you want a book that teaches you to relax and also teaches you some self-defence this book is for you. If you learn by reading instructions for the applications of moves it includes that along with detailed pictures. This book is a must have for all martial artists.
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Extractions: I highly reccomend this book to anyone interested in the philosophies of ancient China. This book has all the greats such as Kung Fu (Confucious) himself and Lao Tzu. It provides interesting insight into the history and tradition of various temples and it explains many forms of the art of Kung Fu. An entire half of it is devoted to quotes from the masters. Buy it, and read it several times. As an Okinawan Karate practitioner with over 20 years experience, (most of it in Isshinryu) I find this work very detailed in its history of the system. The author gives credit to many of the early Isshinryu pioneers that have not been made mention of in previous works like Don Bohan, and others who did much to futher Isshinryu but have recieved little or no written credit. The author also delves into other aspects which have previously not been covered like the hard/soft aspects of this syst...
Foreword Reviews a world championship, we are presented with a brief history of karate poetry, basketball,golf, the Suzuki method, and the Olympicsand not from karate. http://www.forewordreviews.com/View-Review.asp?ReviewID=138
Extractions: Judo Dojo On this page: A brief history of Judo Mid Sussex Martial Arts School International Judo The founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano was born in 1860. He graduated with a Degree in literature from Tokyo Imperial University in 1881 and took a Philosophy Degree the following year. Apart from being the founder of Judo, Kano was also a leading educationalist and a prominent figure in the Japanese Olympic movement. When Kano began his study of Jiujutsu as a young man, the Jiujutsu Masters of the Martial Arts were struggling to earn a living. Although they were willing to teach the skills handed down to them over many generations, there was little interest among people of the succeeding generation. Additionally the demise of the Samurai (warrior) class had reduced the need for instruction. At the age of 18 Kano studied the Jiujutsu of the Tenshin Shinyo Ryu under Fukudo and Iso, both instructors at the prestigious Komu Sho. Following the death of Fukuda, Kano remained briefly with Master Iso before finishing his pupillage with Master Ilkubo. Ju - an adjective meaning soft, gentle. This word is taken from Taoist philosophy and embodies the opposite of hard, extreme or unreasonable. Hence the use of Ju in Judo does not imply soft (as a synonym of easy), but rather reasonable, efficient. Physical action in Judo is not meant to be easy (weak) so much as economic, by using the body to its best advantage and taking active advantage of any and all weaknesses the opponent may offer, so that maximum effect can be attained with maximum efficiency. Judo has also been described as a form of wrestling in which clothes are worn by the contestants. The clothes and belt (encircling the waist twice) allow for greater range of technique.
Olympics olympic history. The Ancient olympic Games Virtual Museum, olympics Through TimeFoundation of the Hellenic World Detailed history of the olympic Games. http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/issues/olympics.htm
Extractions: Fred Altensee, Dai Sempai It is very difficult to discern the origin of karate-like forms of combat as much information was passed down through oral tradition and most of the knowledge of ancient fighting methods is based upon legend rather than first hand, documented accounts. Many sources point to the existence of barehanded combat methods in both China and India at least as early as 1000 BC. Some scholars suggest an early, strong influence on the independently developing Chinese systems from India. Interestingly, there is recent archeological evidence to suggest systematized combat reaches back much further than previously thought. Statues and plaques dating back to at least 3000 BC from the Babylonian era (Mesopotamia) depict figures engaged in combat using what are commonly considered karate-type blocks, other plaques depict combatants grappling using sumo-type techniques. Some current authorities feel that the Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia) was the starting point for what are considered Eastern combat methods, spreading to China and India through trade routes. Two Indian systems, Nata and Vajramushti, were taught to members of the warrior castethe Ksatrija. As the Indian warriors were Buddhist, this may explain the appearance of the Nio Bodhi-sattvas statues at many temples in karate-like postures. ( The Nio dieties are the guardians of the Buddhist faith.) The first generally acknowledged figure in the development of hand to hand fighting in China was the legendary Bodhidharma (Da Mo), although certainly some distinct methods and systems were already in place by the time of his arrival. Da Mo was an Indian warrior monk and the 28th patriarch of Zen Buddhism.
Vanuatu National Olympic Commitee history of Participation. These Games are held every two years. Karatewas added to the original list of sports as a demonstration. http://www.oceaniasport.com/vanuatu/index.cgi?sID=29
A History Of TKD By David Jewell Do Richard Chun 1975 * A history of Korea Emil Farkas, John Corcoran 1983 * OlympicPolitics Christopher Michael Croucher 1983 * Modern karate Steve Arneil http://ryanshroyer.tripod.com/david_jewell.html
Extractions: var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" General CHOI Hong Hi established the ITF in 1966 whereas the WTF was founded some 7 years later in 1973. It is not really correct to say that one evolved from the other though. It was a very political time (as Korea has always been) and Choi moved the ITF HQ to Canada in 1972. I guess he saw the winds changing, he had fallen from (political) favour and decided to get out. Today one finds that Choi's contribution to the establishment of TKD has been written out of the WTF history books. Both CHOI and PARK Chung Hee were Generals under President Syngman RHEE and therefore potential competitors for power. Park became President of South Korea in1962 after a coup in May, 1961. Choi left Korea in 1962 to become Ambassador to Malaysia. (He got out with honour whilst his competitor became president). Park forced many changes to the structure of the various Kwans trying to unify them under one organisation. Further details are given below in an extract from "A History of TKD" which is stored in the_dojang archives. Syngman Rhee was replaced by constitutional liberalism in the Second Republic but instability in the new democracy led to a military coup on the 16th May 1961. General PARK Chung Hee dominated the military junta and terminated military rule at the end of 1962 to become the president of the Third Republic, being re-elected in 1967 and 71 until he dissolved the National Assembly and suspended the constitution in 1972 in the face of growing popular unrest. Park expanded the powers of the presidency and at the end of 1972 was directly elected president of the Fourth Republic. Despite great unrest in the Korean population he was re-elected in December 1978 but less than a year later he was assassinated by the head of his own Central Intelligence Agency.
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Extractions: tombo ("dragonfly"). Police Karate by Scott R. Bartels Paperback Al Weiss's the Official History of Karate in America: The Golden Age 1968-1986 by Al Weiss, David Weiss Hardcover American Freestyle Karate by Dan Anderson Paperback Anything Goes: Practical Karate for the Streets by Loren W Christensen Paperback The Beginner's Guide to Shotokan Karate: Beginner to Black Belt by John Van Weenen Paperback
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NIKKEI GAMES Martial Arts Tournaments And Exhibitions which included track and field events, karate Tournament, Naginata your invitationto become a part of history. Games is to become the Olympics for Japanese http://www.doshinmartialarts.com/Nikkei.html
Extractions: "GAMES FOR THE GENERATIONS" The year was 1928, and Japanese-Americans were rumbling through the "Roaring 20's." Unprecendented growth within the Southland, especially in in the Los Angeles basin, created a need for many more community activities. Among the many traditions born during this period were the Junior Olympics, initially sponsored by the Japanese Athletic Union. Little did our forefathers realize that their thirst for healthy competition and friendship through these track and field events some seventy years ago would foster a legacy for many generations? These "Olympics" initiated the formation of numerous small track clubs to organize area participants - some with corporate or company names. Because the games would draw so many Issei and Nisei from various areas, great friendships and rivalries were created. The "Olympics" coul donly be interrupted by one of the greatest conflicts in the history of man, World War II. The Junior Olympics were resurrected in 1948; however, due to the six year layoff and the dominant culture's attitude toward "things that were Japanese", the next few years' games were anemic at best. Then, in 1952 after battling with the United States Olympic Committee regarding name usage, the Japanese-American Citizen's League took up the torch of revitalizing what would be known as the "Relays".
MSN Encarta - Martial Arts Five primary martial sports are practiced worldwide karate and karatedo, theOlympic sports tae kwon do and judo, and kickboxing. VII, history. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761569127_2/Martial_Arts.html
Extractions: MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money Web Search: logoImg('http://sc.msn.com'); Encarta Subscriber Sign In Help Home ... Upgrade to Encarta Premium Search Encarta Tasks Find in this article Print Preview Send us feedback Related Items types founder of judo more... Magazines Search the Encarta Magazine Center for magazine and news articles about this topic Further Reading Editors' Picks Martial Arts News Search MSNBC for news about Martial Arts Internet Search Search Encarta about Martial Arts Search MSN for Web sites about Martial Arts Also on Encarta Editor's picks: Good books about Iraq Compare top online degrees What's so funny? The history of humor Also on MSN Summer shopping: From grills to home decor D-Day remembered on Discovery Switch to MSN in 3 easy steps Our Partners Capella University: Online degrees LearnitToday: Computer courses CollegeBound Network: ReadySetGo Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions Encyclopedia Article from Encarta Advertisement Page 2 of 2 Martial Arts Multimedia 9 items Article Outline Introduction Types of Martial Arts Philosophy Principal Martial Arts ... Recent Developments B Judo Judo (Japanese for "gentle way") is an art of self-defense developed from jujutsu in 1882 by Japanese educator Kano Jigoro . Like jujutsu, judo is a method of turning an opponent's force to one's own advantage through grappling and throwing skills. Instead of directly opposing the opponentâs strength, the goal is to yield to him or her, which will unbalance the opponent. This makes it easier to complete a throw.
Martial Arts For Rookies - History And Overview Of The Martial Arts According to the most widely propagated history, hapkido was from a mix of Japanesekarate hand techniques and Soon to be an official olympic sport, taekwondo http://w3.blackbeltmag.com/rookies/histovervew.asp
Extractions: History and Overview of the Martial Arts by Robert W. Young The first fighting systems on earth probably evolved alongside human beings because mankind must have always had a need to defend himself against animals, not to mention against his fellow creature. Ancient murals and sculptures show fighting poses from Egypt, India and Babylon dating from as far back as 5,000 years ago. In some variations of aikido, strikes are used to set up an opponent for a throw or joint lock In others, practice consists of strictly joint locks and throws. The art is popular in Japan because police frequently learn it so they can subdue suspects without injuring them. Aikido practitioners may also train with the staff, knife and wooden sword. Contrary to the way it is portrayed in the popular movies of film star Steven Seagal, aikido has a reputation as a "nonviolent" martial art. Bando
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Extractions: The Chronogical Table of the 1st Martial Arts Boom A comic story "Karate Baka Ichidai" started on the Weekly Boys Magazine. The story was based on the biography of Masutatsu Oyama , the founder of the Kyokushin Karate, which instantly became famous. The movie"Enter the Dragon" by Bruce Lee became a big hit. Along with the comic "Karate Baka Ichidai", this lead to an incredible boom of karate. Feb. A New York newspaper had an article about world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who said "I'll accept challenge by any Oriental fighter". Inoki was angered by this. Mar. Inoki sent a challenge to Ali Jun. Inoki directly gave a challenge to Ali, who stopped in Japan on the way to a match in Malaysia. Kintaro Ohki challenged Masutatsu Oyama, but the match did not take place. Dec. Katsuaki Saito wins "The 1st (full contact) World Championship" by Kyokushin Kaikan. Willie Williams was also on the tournament. Jan. Willem Ruska, a judo gold medalist in the Olympic Games in Munich, challenges Inoki. Feb.
Katsu Dojo Karate The WKF is also working with the International olympic Committee tomake the sport of karate an official olympic event. Please click http://www.katsudojo.com/Links.htm
Extractions: Katsu Dojo Karate M ember USA National Karate-Do Federation jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjllk Home About Us Locations ... Contact Info Links Links World Karate Federation The mission of the WKF is to train athletes and develop their mental and physical health throughout the world by securing their participation in international karate activities. The WKF hosts the World Karate Championships which is held every two years and is attended by athletes representing over 100 countries throughout the world. The WKF is also working with the International Olympic Committee to make the sport of karate an official Olympic event. Please click on the logo to see how you can help get the sport of karate into the Olympic Games. USA National Karate-Do Federation Amatuer Athletic Union of the US National Karate Program Florida Sports Foundation The Florida Sports Foundation, Inc. is the official sports promotion and development organization for the State of Florida. The Foundation is a private, not-for-profit corporation operating under contract with the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development under the Executive Office of the Governor. This Foundation hosts The Sunshine State Games which is Florida's own Olympic-style sports festival created for amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels. Each year these games include approximately 10,000 athletes competing in over 25 events, including karate.
H.K. Lee - TKD Brief history of Tae Kwon Do, as an official sport in the 00 Sydney Olympics. TaeKwon Do has above, plus the Vietnam War, Bruce Lee movies, karate Kid, Teenage http://hkleetkd.com/History.asp
Extractions: Tae Kwon Do was developed: 2. Middle Ages (57 BC to 1392 AD): Three Kingdoms (The Silla, the Paekche, and the Koguryo) - unified Silla Dynasty - Koryo Dynasty 3. Modern Times (1392-1953): Yi Dynasty - Japanese Occupation - Korean War Contest and games for selecting soldiers Influenced by Buddhism, Confucianism and Chinese style martial arts (1910- Aug. 15, 1945) Occupation by Japanese, Tae Kwon Do influenced by Japanese culture and Karate (No Koreans allowed to practice any martial art until they find someone who can train Karate to serve their Japanese government with loyalty.) 1943- Founder of Chung Do Kwan, Grandmaster Won Kook Lee, teaches Koreans Tang Soo Do under Japanese supervision
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New Page 1 1976 Karl Bockstahler cofounded karate Revue, Germany at the 1979 World Championshipsand 1980 Olympics. (Waldemr Sikorski) See also, Europe , history of judo http://www.mawn.net/historyeurope.htm
Extractions: EUROPE Judo First contacts between Asia and European wrestling arts are lost in the early history of travels and wars, but Japanese wrestling as a system appears at the beginning of the 20 th century, with the early development of Jigoro Kanos judo. As early as 1901 Japanese wrestlers performed in circuses in England France , and Germany , fighting against any man and amazing audiences with their still. German Kaizer Wihelm II was so impressed he invited two Japanese instructors to teach in the military school at Keil, and later Agitaro One taught jujutsu at the Berlin Military Academy Katasukma Higashi, another Japanese judo expert, taught in Britain Germany , and other Europe countries. His biggest contribution to the development to judo in Europe was The Complete Kanos Jiu Jitsu , which he published with Irving Hancock in 1905. A reprint edition, more than 60 years after the first publication, is still selling in many European countries. Yukio Tani , a small jujutsuka from Japan , was the first to bring judo to
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Extractions: Researched and compiled by Nick Hewitson Muay Thai master Nick Hewitson - in profile Muay Thai Master Nick Hewitson in profile The eventual winner of the middleweight division was Wang Jang Lee of South Korea, who was also the champion of South East Asia, a title Nick himself had held several years previous, Nick was however able to gain his revenge. As the following year as part of the champions of Europe squad, he took part in an invitational competition against the Korea Special Forces team, which included Wang Jang Lee as a member. Towards the end of 1995 Nick had joined the World Kobudo Federation, which is a multi-style martial art Organization and within weeks of joining Nick had already received an offer to teach at their convention in the UK at Camber sands the following year. These included seminars with;
