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by Fumio Demura
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Fumio Demura has considerable experience in the martial arts. During his youth, he studied aikido, kendo, judo and karate. While studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in economics at the University in Tokyo, Demura also became interested in martial arts weapons. Consequently, he studied the bo, the sai, the tonfa, the kama and the nunchaku from Kenshin Taira and Ryusho Sakagami.
Among his many tournament wins, Demura has won the East Japan, the Kanto District and the Shito-Ryu Annual championships. He was also the All-Japan Karate Free-Style Tournament champion between 1961-1964. Demura has also served as the president of the Japan Karate Association and is a member of the prestigious Black Belt Hall of Fame (1969, Instructor of the Year; 1975, Man of the Year).
Demura-now a 6th dan - is considered to be one of the leading martial artists and one of the best karate instructors in the world. Demura now concentrates on karate and weapons, including the art of Okinawan kobudo. An enthusiastic instructor, Demura travels extensively to teach these arts throughout the world. He is also the author of six other books for Ohara Publications, Inc.
Shito-ryu is one of the four major styles of Japanese karate. In this fully illustrated book, Demura covers the striking points, target areas, stances, hand, elbow, foot techniques, and blocking methods which form the cornerstone of shito-ryu karate.
Quality Trade Paperback: 8 7/8" x 5 7/8" 96 pages. ISBN 0-89750-005-9
Stock # 1494
$12.95
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by Seikichi Toguchi
This book is an instructive text on the etiquette, kata, stances and powerful techniques of the renowned goju-ryu system as practiced in Okinawa. It includes a detailed section on sanchin breathing and step-by-step photos with foot patterns. Toguchi studied karate under Chogun Miyagi, master of goju-ryu karate, and served as vice-president of the Goju-Kai Federation.
Fully illustrated. 192 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-018-0)
Stock # 564
$16.95
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by Tonny Tulleners
Tulleners, the 1965 International Karate Champion (middleweight division) demonstrates the techniques of shotokan karate for both the novice student in the dojo and the student training at home. He describes each technique in detail, discusses the most common errors made by the beginner, and provides training tips.
Fully illustrated. 192 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-027-X)
Stock # 6209
$14.95
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by Hayward Nishioka and James R. West
This manual for the complete study of sport judo illustrates judo techniques, teaches auxiliary training methods and how to plan competitive strategy, and discusses the IJF's updated tournament rules and judging standards. Nishioka, a seventh-degree black belt in judo, won the 1967 Pan-American Games gold medal, the 1965 United States AAU National Grand Championship, and the 1965 National Championships. He is also a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame (1968, Judo Competitor of the Year and 1977, Judo Instructor of the Year). West, a second-degree black belt in judo, received most of his judo instruction from Gene LeBell and Nishioka.
Fully illustrated. 192 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-063-6)
Stock # 571
$16.95
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by Andrew Adams
Adams, a journalist for many years with Japan Times, describes the ninja's purposes, their espionage and fighting techniques, and their rise and fall as a class of people in Japanese society during Japan's feudal era in this fully illustrated volume.
192 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-030-X)
Stock # 573
$19.95
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by Stephen K. Hayes
This book is written by the first non-Oriental ever awarded the title shidoshi, "teacher of the warrior ways of enlightenment," in the history of togake-ryu ninjutsu, and the sole person certified by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi--grandmaster of togakure-ryu ninjutsu--to teach this art in the United States. Fully illustrated with step-by-step photos and instructions, this book covers the history of ninjutsu. philosophy, fighting, the mind as a tool of the spirit, active meditation, extended realities and the art of understanding. Hayes was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1985 as Instructor of the Year.
144 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-073-3)
Stock # 586
$17.95
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by Stephen K. Hayes
The 1985 Black Belt Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year, the first non-Oriental ever awarded the title shidoshi, "teacher of the warrior ways of enlightenment," in the history of togake-ryu ninjutsu and the sole person certified by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi-- grandmaster of togakure-ryu ninjutsu--to teach this art in the United States discusses spiritual purity, preparation, methods of rebounding, training for combat and attuning to the universe. The techniques are fully illustrated with step-by-step photos and instructions.
160 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-077-6)
Stock # 587
$17.95
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by Stephen K. Hayes
Hayes, who trained personally with togakure-ryu ninjutsu grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi in Japan, and was the sole person to receive certification from him to teach this art in the United States, teaches the warrior quest, enlightened consciousness, ninja invisibility, the body and weapon as one, directing the power of the surroundings, and contemporary ninja training. Fully illustrated, Hayes--the 1985 Black Belt Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year and the first non-Oriental ever awarded the title shidoshi, "teacher of the warrior ways of enlightenment," in the history of togakure-ryu ninjutsu--demonstrates the techniques and provides step-by-step instructions.
144 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-090-3)
Stock # 595
$19.95
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by Stephen K. Hayes
The ancient combat techniques of flowing action; the subtle energy of hands; the fighting methods of the kunoichi (the female ninja); the unique sensitivity training to develop fighting intuition-- all these are explained by Stephen K. Hayes, the first non-Oriental ever awarded the title shidoshi (teacher of the warrior ways of enlightenment) and the sole person certified by togakure-ryu ninjutsu grandmaster Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi to teach this art in the United States. Black Belt Hall of Famer Hayes (1985, Instructor of the Year) demonstrates the techniques and provides step-by-step instructions.
Fully illustrated. 192 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-102-0)
Stock # 599
$19.95
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by Stephen K. Hayes
The sole person certified by togakure-ryu ninjutsu grandmaster Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi to teach this art in the United States, and the first non-Oriental ever awarded the title shidoshi, "teacher of the warrior ways of enlightenment," in the history of togakure-ryu ninjutsu, explores the use of natural body postures and movements, and attack angles and striking tools. He also dispels popular myths about ninjutsu. Hayes became a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1985 as Instructor of the Year. This fully illustrated volume includes technique demonstrations and step-by-step instructions by Hayes.
160 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-123-3)
Stock # 618
$19.95
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by George Kirby
This fully illustrated book presents the history, theory, philosophy and mechanics of jujitsu, the "gentle art" of self-defense. This explanation is designed to bring the serious student to the level of between a purple belt (fourth kyu) and a third brown belt (third kyu), according to AJA standards. Kirby, a rokudan (sixth-degree black belt) in jujitsu, is president of the American Jujitsu Association, which he formed in 1969.
128 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-088-1)
Stock # 593
$9.95
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by George Kirby
Following his first book which covered basic jujitsu skills, Kirby presents additional theoretical background and techniques designed to bring the serious student to the level of shodan (first-degree black belt), according to AJA standards. Topics include: dealing with multiple attackers, intermediate techniques, reverses, ground fighting, reversing holds and pins on the ground, and staff/baton defenses. Kirby is a rokudan (sixth-degree black belt) in jujitsu and president of the American Jujitsu Association.
Fully illustrated. 256 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-128-4)
Stock #600
$18.95
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by Thomas Makiyama
This book defines and illustrates the fundamental principles, exercises, throws, forms and techniques of keijutsukai aikido, an innovative concept developed by Makiyama that emphasizes a rational and practical approach to teaching and learning aikido. Makiyama is the only American to have officially attained a ranking of eighth dan along with a certification of shihan. He was instrumental in forming the first official branch of the Aikido Yoshinkan outside of Japan during the l950s, and authored one of the first books in English on aikido.
Fully illustrated. 176 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-092-X)
Stock # 596
$15.95
The companion video is available. See "Black Belt Magazine Video."
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by Pat McCarthy
McCarthy, a shorinji-ryu stylist who trained with the art's founder, Joen Nakazato, demonstrates ll Okinawan karate kata. This fully illustrated book includes a detailed history of Okinawan karate and its kata, and biographies of 37 of the art's greatest patriarchs. It also includes rare photos of these patriarchs. 256 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-113-6)
Stock # 610
$19.95
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by Wally Jay
Jay demonstrates this complete system of jujitsu that includes techniques from boxing, wrestling, judo, kung fu, weightlifting and jujitsu, and uses a simultaneous push and pull complemented by powerful wrist action. Topics discussed include key movements and throwing techniques, all forms of joint locks, chokes and self-defense applications. Jay, a tenth dan in jujitsu under Juan Gomez--a top disciple of Harry S. Okazaki--and a sixth dan in judo under Ken Kawachi, was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1969 as a jujitsu practitioner.
Fully illustrated. 256 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-122-5)
Stock # 610
$14.95
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