Best Karate: Bessai, Kanku 6 by Nakayama, M

Trade Paperback. Kodansha 1979. Unless Listed in this decription, VG or Better.

Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1984. Book. Very Good+. Soft cover. Later Printings. 8vo. 144, 144 pp. Trade paperback format. Both books have light rubbing on the corners with flat uncreased spines; no interior markings. Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs. The Chapters are: Book One: Basics: Natural Weapons: Use of the Hands and Arms; Use of the Feet and Legs; Stances; Foot Movements; Preparatory Exercises; Principles; Training: Basic Techniques: Hand and Arm Techniques; Foot and Leg Techniques; Kata; Kumite; Karate-do: History; Contests; Makiwara; and Vital Points; followed by a glossary. Book Two: What Karate-do Is; The Hips: The Souce of Power: Rotating the Hips; Thrusting Hips Forward. Stance: Developing Good Stance: Importance; Requirements; Stance and Stability; Classification of Stances. Dynamics: Moving and Changing Direction: Moving Forward; Backward; Sideways; Reversing Direction; Tai-sabaki. Key Points: Coordination: Elbows; Knees; Shoulders; The Withdrawing… Read More

Tokyo,New York: Kodansha International Ltd., 7778. Heavy pictorial card covers.Tight and appear to be unread copies.Out of Print. Fundamentals ISBN 0870113240.. Sixth and Fifth Printings. Large Format Softcover. Fine in Card Wraps. Illus. by B/W Photographs Line Drawings Etc.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Kodansha International, 1983. 142pp., b/white instructional photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean, slight tanning to endpapers. Illustrated card wrapper very good+. Volume number 3 in the Best Karate Series. From the rear cover: " . . . demonstrates various aspects of kumite (sparring) through which basic techniques are cultivated - according to the individual's level of skill - and body movement and distancing are learned through practical application . . . These are demonstrated by instructors of the Japan Karate Federation who have achieved a high level of skill in karate-do." Includes Introduction and Glossary. Book weight approx. 300g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fourth Printing. Softcover. Very Good +.

Tokyo: Kodansha, 1995. reprint. Nice copy. octavo. softback with stiff wrappers 144pp., b/w pls., text ills., glossary,

Tokyo: Kodansha, 1995. reprint. Nice copy. octavo. softback with stiff wrappers 143pp., b/w pls., text ills., glossary,