Okinawan Te Self Defence Applications Decoded Book Two

Okinawan te is an ancient martial art that has empty-hand applications & a bladed-weaponry system. Frequently referred to simply as te, it became the underlying attribute of karate & gave this newer, popular martial art its effectiveness as a flexible & healthful method of self-defence against attackers. Modern-day karate in general has lost much of the original te on which it was founded. Yet, whenever the topic of self-defence is discussed, or when people feel a need to learn a martial art that will protect them if attacked in the street, they generally think of taking up karate, without being aware of its deeper origins. Within these pages then is the serious martial artists chance to study, learn, train in & put into practice the almost lost methods of Okinawan te, here decoded into effective self-defence methods that, while saving life & limb, will help to create all-round health.

Self-defence is the vital tip of the iceberg of martial arts, the hardened stabbing end that will win through. ' Okinawan Te: Self-Defence Applications Decoded (book One)' deals directly with these aspects as they pertain to Okinawan te. The book has the cold, hard facts of how to how to maim and kill, or conversely how to hold back and control. It answers, why we train like we do and how to defend our lives. It shows the results of training and how the applications are adaptable to any street attack situation, while still having concerns for health and a duty-of-care for others. READ, LEARN & BE WISE!

More than an instruction manual for serious martial-art trainees, teachers and researchers, "Karate, Kobudo & Te, Self-Defence Applications Decoded", is a book on self-defence for everybody from any background. It is often said that confidence in oneself is gained through knowing practical self-defence; however, personal self-defence needs to move with the times. Following suggestions from the publisher and interested readers, this work is the amalgamation of two previous books by the author on decoding practical self-defence. Both former books are reproduced herein as Part One and Part Two, with some upgrading of the original text, the addition of a General Foreword and the revamping of the Epilogue Notes. In an ever-changing and challenging world, this two-in-one, united arrangement works extremely well for those wishing to learn self-defence against empty-hand attacks, aggressive groups, as well as those armed with blades.

FIND CONFIDENCE in SELF-DEFENCE Culture is a transient beast; it is ever-changing and always evolving into new 'traditions'. Martial culture and values are no less so and are constantly being upgraded with the varying conditions of society. Likewise, personal self-defence needs to move with the times. Following suggestions from the publisher and interested readers, this work is the amalgamation of two previous books by the author in the "Karate, kobudo & Te" series "(Book One & Book Two)" on decoding self-defence for everyone. It puts the science thereof into dual perspective. Both former books are reproduced herein as Part One and Part Two, with some editing of the original text, the addition of a General Foreword and the revamping of the Epilogue Notes. It is believed that this two-in-one, united arrangement will be extremely helpful for those wishing to learn practical self-defence in an ever-changing and challenging world. The work is also an invaluable textbook for serious martial-arts' teachers, researchers and trainees, as well as for those who seek better personal protection in the street.

TRAIN, READ, LEARN, RESEARCH & BE WISE! Self-defence is the vital tip of the iceberg of martial arts training, the hardened stabbing end that will win through. "KARATE, KOBUDO & TE, Self-Defence Decoded (Book One) Fists to Clubs & Staves", deals directly with these aspects as they pertain to preservation of life and our loved ones. The book details the cold, hard facts of how to aggressively maim and kill, or conversely how to avoid, hold back and control. It answers, why we train like we do and the necessity of 'standing up to he bully' who uses fists, or wields blunted implements. It outlines the results of training and describes how the applications are adaptable to attack situations, be they by individuals or groups, in the open air or in enclosed spaces. All the while however, the concerns for health and the duty-of-care for others is underlined.

A first in the field of Okinawan Te. This work contains incredibly revealing material on this until now semi-secret Okinawan martial art called te! It is another fascinating and mind-opening book from the best-selling author, Mark D Bishop, who is considered to be the most authoritative writer on Okinawan martial arts. Mark D Bishop spent nearly two decades living and researching in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, during the important years of change in the 1970s and 1980s. This work is the third of his trilogy following on from 'Okinawan Karate, Teachers, Styles & Secret Techniques' and 'Okinawan Weaponry, Hidden Methods, Ancient Myths of Kobudo & Te'. Containing many, until now, unrevealed techniques for health and self defence (with and without weapons), it is a must-read for all serious martial artists. There is history, training methods, techniques, how to do, how to teach and, above all, how to avoid or counter potentially harmful conflict through advanced application; how to not only survive, but thrive.

Now available for the first time in English, Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters, the late Shoshin Nagamine's groundbreaking work, recounts the legacy and life histories of Okinawa's greatest martial artists. In addition to profiles of the legendary tegumi wrestlers, Nagamine-sensei features many of the world's great karate masters, including the founder of the core styles from which modern karate sprang. Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters corrects historical inaccuracies surrounding Okinawan martial arts and brings alive the greatest of the great masters. In this seminal martial arts history and biography, Nagamine-sensei presents the martial legacy of the Okinawan people and, to complement and emphasize what is of greatest importance in these tales and life histories, concludes with detailed instructions for the practice of zazen (sitting meditation). Already a classic in the Japanese edition, Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters is a must-read for all karate and tegumi enthusiasts, practitioners and researchers alike.