The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate

by Michael Clarke

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Silver Winner - 2010 IP'S Living Now Award1st Runner Up - 2010 Eric Hoffer AwardEndorsement - 2010 IP's Highlighted Title AwardFinalist - 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineFinalist - 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
  • ISBN10 6612658738
  • ISBN13 9786612658730
  • Publish Date 16 September 2009
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 1 May 2012
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint YMAA Publication Center
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 216
  • Language English