The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate
Synopsis
Silver Winner - 2010 IP'S Living Now Award
1st Runner Up - 2010 Eric Hoffer Award
Endorsement - 2010 IP's Highlighted Title Award
Finalist - 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine
Finalist - 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
Publisher information
- Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center
- ISBN: 9781594391361
- Number of pages: 216
- Dimensions: 236 x 185 x 15 mm
- Weight: 426g
- Languages: English
