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Best Karate: Gankaku, Jion, Vol. 8 Paperback – December 15, 1981

by Masatoshi Nakayama (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 94 ratings
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The three kata in this volume are on the Japan Karate Association recommended list and are notable for the sticklike use of the arms-Jitte, the circular movements of hands and feet coordinated with breathing-Hangetsu, and easy, agile movements, combined into continuous techniques-Empi.
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    Best Karate
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    144 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Kodansha USA
  5. Publication date
    December 15, 1981
  6. Dimensions
    8.6 x 0.5 x 5.9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0870114026
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0870114021
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"This new series will be eagerly sought by the many Shotokan students." -Library Journal

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MASATOSHI NAKAYAMA carries on the tradition of his teacher, Gichin Funakoshl, the Father of Modern Karate. Long professor and director of physical education at Takushoku University, his alma mater (1937), he was chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association from 1955 until his death in 1987. A ninth degree black belt and a familiar face at tournaments, he was among the first to send instructors overseas and to encourage the development of karate along scientific lines.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kodansha USA; 1st edition (December 15, 1981)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0870114026
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0870114021
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.6 x 0.5 x 5.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 94 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars prompt delivery , product in great condition
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Great training book in excellent condition at a great price !
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Joseph J. Truncale
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to assit Shotokan Karate students in learning kata Gankaku and Jion.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013
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I have been involved in the practice and teaching of numerous martial arts for most of my life, with Shotokan Karate being one of my specialties. On most of the Best Karate kata series with the late Master Masatoshi Nakayama, who was the Chief Instructor of the Japan Karate Association for many years, he shows the movements of three kata. In this volume he teaches Gankaku and Jion, which are somewhat longer with more steps involved than most of the other Shotokan kata with the exception of Goju Shio Sho and Goju Shio Dai katas.

Like all the Best Karate kata series, these kata are shown in specific detail with every move explained. The photographs are clear and easy to follow; however, as I have mentioned in my other reviews, one cannot master karate kata or any martial art by merely reading the book and looking at the photographs. This book when used in combination with actual training under a Shotokan Black Belt instructor will produce excellent results.

In conclusion, if you are a serious Shotokan Karate student you should have this book in your personal library to help guide you over the finer points of learning Gankaku and Jion katas.

Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Shotokan Karate Self-Defense Techniques: Combat karate for the street-A official manual of Bushi Satori Ryu)
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5.0 out of 5 stars It is the Shotokan bible
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2021
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I take ISKF karate and this series is our reference manual. Breaks the kata down step by step and provides multiple perspectives and well and detailed explanation on certain key moves. The photos also have foot diagrams, which I find is easier to use than videos.
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Camella
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic karate book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
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I love the pictures and the explanations in English. I also like the foot placement diagrams, and the photos from above with lines of direction indicated.
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Martynus Scryblyrus
4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good supplement to live training
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016
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This is a good supplement to live training. I do not recommend it to those starting to learn the forms for the first time.
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Abby PS NJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Karate
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2010
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This is a fantastic series for any serious Karate students. Insofar as the Kata are concerned, the pictures, diagrams and descriptions are excellent and have really helped me with my Karate. Incidentally, if you are not a Karate student I would strongly recommend this as a sport for an individual of any age. The physical excercise and mental stress relief are unsurpassed by any other sport.
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Reuben Ringo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book for traditional Shotokan kata.
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
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All of Nakayama’s books are excellent.
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Francophile
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and great action sequence pictures
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2013
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Normally, karateka need to practice kata and get feedback from sensei, sempai and peers. Show self-motivation to buy the book and learn as much as you can from this expert. A great learning supplement, to review and answer questions if you forget any techniques.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Swift delivery
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Article conforme à l'offre
Reviewed in France on November 27, 2019
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Erasmo
5.0 out of 5 stars Vale comprar
Reviewed in Brazil on November 6, 2017
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Livro técnico e de boa qualidade. Todo karateka deveria ler e ter sempre em mãos um exemplar para consulta. Osu.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Excelente guía!
Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2017
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Mi maestro que lleva muchos años entrenando y dando clases lo ha recomendado para entender una de las formas más pulidas de las técnicas en dichas katas. Es una guía que nosotros como artistas marciales debemos leer y releer para descubrir nuevas cosas que nos hagan crecer cada vez más. Es una fortuna haberse compilado información valiosa de un gran maestro de karate Shotokan. Se lo recomiendo a todo aquél karateca que esté buscando cada día mejorar en el entendimiento de las katas y de sus propias técnicas.
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