The Art of Hojo Undo
Power Training for Traditional Karate
Nonfiction, Sports, Bodybuilding & Weight Training, Martial Arts & Self Defence, Reference
| Author: | Michael Clarke | ISBN: | 9781594392047 |
| Publisher: | YMAA Publication Center | Publication: | November 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | YMAA Publication Center | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Clarke |
| ISBN: | 9781594392047 |
| Publisher: | YMAA Publication Center |
| Publication: | November 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | YMAA Publication Center |
| Language: | English |
IP'S Living Now Award SILVER WINNER - 2010
Eric Hoffer Award 1ST RUNNER UP - 2010
IP's Highlighted Title Award ENDORSEMENT - 2010
ForeWord's Book of the Year Award FINALIST - 2010
USA Best Book Award FINALIST - 2010
ADDING POWER TO THE FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF KARATE
Hojo Undo means ‘supplementary training,’ and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo training, 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 discusses the 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
IP'S Living Now Award SILVER WINNER - 2010
Eric Hoffer Award 1ST RUNNER UP - 2010
IP's Highlighted Title Award ENDORSEMENT - 2010
ForeWord's Book of the Year Award FINALIST - 2010
USA Best Book Award FINALIST - 2010
ADDING POWER TO THE FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF KARATE
Hojo Undo means ‘supplementary training,’ and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo training, 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 discusses the 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
