Karate no Aiki & Aiki no Karate Book by Katsuya Izumikawa
Explore the synergies between Goju Ryu Karate and Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu in this revealing volume! As a successor in karate who has delved into the origins of Aikido through "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu," the author uncovers the integrated essence of Goju-ryu Karate.
Modern karate often focuses on striking and kicking, overshadowing its rich heritage of breaking, throwing, and joint techniques. This book aims to unearth the hidden Jiu-Jitsu and Aiki techniques embedded within karate's traditions.
Delve into the true essence of Goju-ryu Karate, including a detailed exploration of the 36 hands of Kakie self-defense techniques. Discover how these ancient techniques enhance modern martial arts practice.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 ◎ The first Soke, Kanki Izumigawa
Chapter 2 ◎ Architecture and Karate, walking both ways
Chapter 3 ◎ Learn from Professor Keisetsu Yoshimaru of Daito-ryu
Chapter 4 ◎ Techniques common to Goju-ryu and Daito-ryu
Chapter 5 ◎ What is a type?
Chapter 6 ◎ "Body Aiki" to be acquired in the three races
Chapter 7 ◎ "Koteno Aiki" acquired by transferring
Chapter 8 ◎ Aiki Techniques Seen in Molds
Chapter 9 ◎ What is Kakie?
Chapter 10 ◎ 36 hands for self-defense
Chapter 11 ◎ Physical training to create a martial arts body
About the author:
International Karatedo Goju-ryu Izumibukai, Soke III. Born in 1945 as the second son of the first Soke, Kanki Izumigawa. The first generation was the first Goju-ryu karate master to move from Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, to the mainland, and inherited the techniques of ancient traditions. In addition, by learning the Daito-ryu Okuden technique from Keisetsu Yoshimaru, who was a high-ranking younger brother of Daito-ryu Aiki Jiu-jitsu and Yukiyoshi Sagawa, and unraveling the technique hidden in Koden-goju-ryu, "Kakie 163 hands".
Language: Japanese
Length: 256 pages
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