Mastering Martial Arts: The Path of Wado Ryu Karate-Do Book by Hironori Otsuka

Explore the Essence of Wado-ryu Karate: Techniques and Philosophy

Discover the foundational principles and unique techniques of Wado-ryu Karate, founded by Hironori Otsuka, distinguished as one of the four major schools of Karate. In this authoritative volume, the third-generation headmaster unveils the art's distinctive approach, emphasizing flowing body movements and a harmonious blend of offense and defense techniques designed to neutralize opponents.

Learn the intricacies of "flushing, forwarding, and riding," techniques that have evolved from traditional Japanese martial arts principles. Delve into the art of body manipulation, focusing on compression and expansion techniques centered around the tanden, or energy center.

This book serves as a valuable resource for martial artists of all levels, offering insights and techniques that transcend styles and disciplines. It includes a comprehensive study of the secret form "Chinto," recognized as the first designated form of the All Japan Karatedo Federation, providing invaluable historical and technical insights.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: Fusion of Okinawa Karate and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
Inheriting an eccentric bloodline/Inheriting a karate school
The founder of the school who dedicated his life to the unknown martial art "Tang Jujutsu"/The second head of the school turned to karate after success in business.
Completion of Hombu Dojo/Bruce Lee and Wado Ryu/Revelation that it is not pure Okinawan karate
Kumitegata unveiled at the 1st Meiji-Jingu Games/Chinese, Ryukyuan, Japanese selection
Paying homage to Okinawan karate/Japanese martial arts influenced by Chinese martial arts
Wado-ryu attempts to clarify martial arts and sports characteristics

Chapter 2: Understanding karate from an overseas perspective
Flying to France / Potential unlocked in a foreign land / The early days of European karate / Bowing to the gods
Spirituality and chivalry in martial arts/What I felt during the French Karate Federation promotion examination
Special considerations for French karate and Wado-ryu/Flexible and rational examination by Karateka First
world dan system

Chapter 3: Mastering the “tsuki” of karate
“So, why, why” / A thrust that is not a punch / A sharp thrust
Leg stance when punching/leg stance and thrusting arm angle

Chapter 4: Knowing the inner side of “shape”
Maintain extensor dominant state/stretch between joints/torso twisting

Chapter 5 Unique techniques handed down in Wado-ryu
Thrust that leads to swordsmanship/What is “flowing” in “flowing, passing, riding”?
What does "go" mean in "flow, go, ride"/What does "ride" mean in "flow, go, ride"?
What is "transposition" in "transposition, transformation, transformation technique"/What is "transposition" in "transposition, transformation, transformation technique"?
What is “transposition, transfer, transfer technique”/possibility of body manipulation that robots do not have?

Chapter 6: What is the secret form of the school “Chinto”?
Kata representing Wado-ryu/becomes the first designated Kata for Kata competitions
Explanation of the operation of the shape “Chinto”

About the Author:

Born in 1965 as the grandson of Hironori Otsuka (first generation), the founder of Wado-ryu Karate, one of the four major schools of karate. He studied iaido as a child, wrestling and judo in high school, and started karate seriously in college. After studying abroad in the United States, he moved to France. He is based in Europe and has been teaching in various countries for 10 years. In 2015, he inherited the third generation headship of Wado-ryu Karate-do. He is a member of the Japan Kobudo Promotion Association and Japan Kobudo Association.

Length: 220 pages

Language: Japanese

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