Best Karate, Vol. 2: Fundamentals

by Masatoshi Nakayama

As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique;
movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.

Genres: Martial Arts

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Abraham]

Bastante interesante y cuando eres ya un practicante del arte marcial te sientes muy identificado y familiarizado con todo lo que se habla en el libro. Es un libro sencillo que yo considero apto si vas iniciando en el arte o ya te encuentras envuelto en el mismo, mas que nada es un libro técnico sin mucha filosofía o historia por lo que es bastante digerible, eso aunado a que se encuentra ilustrado con multiples fotografías y dibujos que ayudan a ilustrar lo que el escritor trata de transmitir en el texto.
Explica las posiciones y técnicas básicas del Karate Do, ejercicios sencillos, una rutina final para poner en práctica las técnicas y un glosario sencillo pero suficiente para lo que trata el libro.
Como lo mencione al principio no hay grán filosofía en el libro, sin embargo coincido bastante en los pocos pensamientos que plasma el escritor a lo largo del libro.

[JW van der Merwe]

One of the great books in the series with very good description of terminology and illustrations as well as appropriate exercises. By reading a beginner karate book an doing many years of karate I can see he speaks of in depth knowledge and I could even fill in some gaps and improve my training. There are some sections that I will read again. Yes, I can read it again.

[Joe Varady]

Coming up through the ranks, this book (and the first, Comprehensive) really helped deepen my understanding of techniques and concepts that I was being taught in the dojo. Especially important is the understanding of proper body mechanics and the kinetic chain. This is required reading for my students and a must read for all practitioners of hard style, linear karate.

[Andrea Moro]

Il saggio che tutti i novizi di quest'arte marziale dovrebbero avere. Il libro è ricco di fotografie e disegni esplicativi, le parole sono essenziali per la spiegazione della tecnica. Il M° Nakayama è un punto di riferimento mondiale per il karate.

[Olivia]

This should definitely be required reading for anyone getting into Karate!

[Stefan Detrez]

Volume Twee in de reeks Best Karate van Masatoshi Nakayama. Habersetzers 'Karaté. Pratique. Du débutant au 6e Dan' is beter.

[Prakash]

If you are a student of shotokan karate, this is a must read.

[Paul J. Youngman.]

An excellent resource for the basic techniques of shotokan karate. A book that will act as a reference throughout ones karate travels.