Fumio Demura's: Karate Weapons of Self-Defense: The Complete Edition

Written by master of kobudo (ancient self-defense weapons) Fumio Demura, this book collects his separate works on karate weapons in one volume
 
As one of the most highly respected and influential karateka in the world, Fumio Demura has written several books on karate weapons, including tonfa, sai, nunchaku, kama, and bo. Their importance to the world of martial arts has not diminished and his edition retains all the illustrations, photos, and martial arts techniques of the original individual volumes and brought them together in one important volume. It includes a history of each of these weapons and demonstrates how they can be used in modern self-defense fighting scenarios. It a must-have special edition for martial artists, students of karate and their instructors, and anyone interested in the history of personal weapons.
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Fumio Demura's: Karate Weapons of Self-Defense: The Complete Edition

Written by master of kobudo (ancient self-defense weapons) Fumio Demura, this book collects his separate works on karate weapons in one volume
 
As one of the most highly respected and influential karateka in the world, Fumio Demura has written several books on karate weapons, including tonfa, sai, nunchaku, kama, and bo. Their importance to the world of martial arts has not diminished and his edition retains all the illustrations, photos, and martial arts techniques of the original individual volumes and brought them together in one important volume. It includes a history of each of these weapons and demonstrates how they can be used in modern self-defense fighting scenarios. It a must-have special edition for martial artists, students of karate and their instructors, and anyone interested in the history of personal weapons.
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Fumio Demura's: Karate Weapons of Self-Defense: The Complete Edition

Fumio Demura's: Karate Weapons of Self-Defense: The Complete Edition

by Fumio Demura
Fumio Demura's: Karate Weapons of Self-Defense: The Complete Edition

Fumio Demura's: Karate Weapons of Self-Defense: The Complete Edition

by Fumio Demura

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Written by master of kobudo (ancient self-defense weapons) Fumio Demura, this book collects his separate works on karate weapons in one volume
 
As one of the most highly respected and influential karateka in the world, Fumio Demura has written several books on karate weapons, including tonfa, sai, nunchaku, kama, and bo. Their importance to the world of martial arts has not diminished and his edition retains all the illustrations, photos, and martial arts techniques of the original individual volumes and brought them together in one important volume. It includes a history of each of these weapons and demonstrates how they can be used in modern self-defense fighting scenarios. It a must-have special edition for martial artists, students of karate and their instructors, and anyone interested in the history of personal weapons.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780897502115
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
Publication date: 03/01/2016
Edition description: Collectors
Pages: 768
Product dimensions: 5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.80(d)

About the Author


Fumio Demura is one of the most highly respected karateka in the world today. He has won several championships and has been awarded certificates of recognition from Japanese Cabinet officials for his contributions to the art of karate. He has appeared as a stuntman in films, including Bring ’Em Back Alive, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and The Karate Kid. He is the author of several books, including Advanced Nunchaku, Bo, Kama, Nunchaku, Sai, Shito-Ryu Karate, and Tonfa. He lives in Santa Ana, California.

Table of Contents

About The Author 1

Part 1 Nunchaku

Introduction to the Nunchaku 11

History of the Nunchaku 13

Anatomy of the Nunchaku 14

Types of Nunchaku 16

Care of the Nunchaku 19

Stances Used With the Nunchaku 20

Grasping Positions 28

Nunchaku Blocking Techniques 34

Striking 39

Choking 43

Warm-Up Exercises 46

Movements 49

Karate and Nunchaku Similarities 57

Basic Whipping Techniques 73

Footwork with Whipping Techniques 99

Applied Attacking Techniques 104

Applied Block and Counter Techniques 113

Part 2 Sai

Introduction to the Sai 147

History of the Sai 149

Anatomy of the Sai 150

Handling of the Sai 153

Care and Handling of the Sai 153

Flipping the Sai 161

Stances Used With the Sai 168

Sai Blocking Techniques 182

Karate and Sai Similarities 193

Basic Movement with Footwork 206

Combinations 231

Sparing with the Sai 251

Part 3 Bo

Introduction to the Bo 301

History of the Bo 303

Anatomy of the Bo 308

Types of Bo 310

Care of the Bo 312

Gripping and Holding the Bo 313

Exercises 316

Stances Used With the Bo 331

Positions 336

Kihon (Basics I) 341

Kotei Kihon (Basics II) 353

Ido Kihon (Basics III) 381

Ido Kihon Combinations 406

Sparring With the Bo 427

Kata for the Bo 449

Part 4 Tonfa

Introduction to the Tonfa 477

History of the Tonfa 479

Anatomy of the Tonfa 480

Care of the Tonfa 480

Types of Tonfa 481

Gripping the Tonfa 482

Stances Used With the Tonfa 485

Karate and Tonfa Similarities 495

Tonfa Striking Techniques 517

Self-Defense Applications 549

Part 5 Kama

Introduction to the Kama 613

History of the Kama 615

Anatomy of the Kama 616

Types of Kama 616

Care of the Kama 617

Stances Used with the Kama 617

Footwork 626

Application of the Kama 633

Courtesy 636

Wielding the Kama 638

Kama Striking Techniques 646

Kama Blocking Techniques 650

Kama Basics 657

Attacking 658

Defending 674

Combinations 690

Sparring with the Kama 701

Kata for the Kama 727

Original Weapon of Self-Defense Series Credits 764

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