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Written by a White Belt and a Black Belt, this book contains the essence of Karate lore. Beginners will find all the basic concepts they'll need to get going. But it will also help higher ranks. As Master Funakoshi said, Taikyoku is a kata "of the most profound character and one to which, upon mastery of the art of karate, an expert will return to select it as the ultimate training kata." Taikyoku are used to introduce technique, but also the history and philosophy of Martial Arts.
The authors share with you precepts of a master, insights of a beginner, and some Japanese and Okinawan lore and language picked up because of a life-long fascination with Things Japanese. You'll learn the meaning behind the Japanese words and kanji used in Karate, and improve your pronunciation along with your punches.
You can use the book in conjunction with the Wadō Ki Kai website at www.wadokikai.com. You'll actually be able to see the kata performed by Sensei Arce, step through it or stop motion to study any position.
Whether a beginner just starting Martial Arts or a Black Belt reviewing the lore and language of Karate, this book has something for you.
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This is a book by a Master and a Beginner, a high-ranking Black Belt and a low-ranking White Belt. Patrick McDermott brings the insights of the Beginner's Mind. Ferol Arce is an 8th Dan Shihan. A Black Belt since 1978, Sensei Arce has trained over 75 Shodan at last count.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Not just good but fun to read.
22 Jan 2005
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This is Bruce Clayton, author of Shotokan's Secret from Black Belt Publications. I picked up this volume to see what the authors had discovered about the history of the Taikyoku katas.
The book is a handbook for beginners... like so many we have seen... but intercut with essays on karate history, philosophy, and Japanese language at a level that is at once more thorough and more accessible than competing volumes. It had me laughing out loud.
The text is colorful and somewhat irreverent... but very, very well-informed. I bought a copy for my senpai, and urge you to take a look. BDC
The book is a handbook for beginners... like so many we have seen... but intercut with essays on karate history, philosophy, and Japanese language at a level that is at once more thorough and more accessible than competing volumes. It had me laughing out loud.
The text is colorful and somewhat irreverent... but very, very well-informed. I bought a copy for my senpai, and urge you to take a look. BDC
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Great for beginners
29 Jun 2005
Very interesting approach: a brand new white belt teams up with an experienced black belt to provide fascinating insights into karate. The book is arranged in five sections in a manner similar to Musashi's famous book of five rings. The first chapter covers foundational concepts while each of the other four chapters describe one of the four Taikyoku series kata in detail. It's a pretty short work, but fun to read and very instructive for beginners. There are some essential basics (dojo lore) like how to understand kanji, count in Japanese, and decipher how ranks and belts are used. There are also a few insightful gems such as how "blocks" are used offensively. This book probably won't interest experienced practitioners all that much but beginners should find it illuminating. A very worthwhile read.
Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction
Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction
great purchase
10 Jan 2012
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I received this package very promptly,i am very satisfied,i have been reading this book along with others and it is wonderful.
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