Tadashi Yamashita

Contents

Basics-Holding the kusarigama, catching the kama and recoiling the kama for quick recovery after striking
Patterns-The foundation of effective techniques with the kusarigama: Basic patterns and double kusarigama patterns
Set kumite-All the combat techniques of the kusarigama assembled in a pre-arranged workout with a partner armed with a bo
Applications-Kusarigama techniques applied in combat against an unarmed attacker, an attacker with a staff, and an attacker with a sword… (meer)

Tadashi Yamashita, for years acclaimed as one of the most dynamic performers on the martial arts tournament circuit, now presents a concise guide to the ancient Japanese art of self defense, Shorin-Ryu Karate. students with any background in the martial arts should find this volume-with nearly 300 illsutrations-a good learning tool for this major school of karate. Contents Basics-Hand strikes; Striking areas of the hand; Stances; Kicking; Striking areas of the foot; Other striking areas; Elbow strikes; Blocking Neihanchin kata Neihanchin bunkai Self defense… (meer)