The Essence of Karate Sabaki Book by Kousei Matsumiya

Discover the graceful technique that can be applied to any martial art, perfected by a 10th dan master fighter!

Hideyuki Ashihara (1944-1995) was renowned for his exceptional skill and popularity in the early days of Kyokushin Karate. He went on to establish his own technique system, "Sabaki," which focuses on controlling the opponent through optimal positioning and breaking techniques.

This book explores Ashihara's supreme theory that remains influential today. Learn about his unique approach and how his innovative techniques can enhance your martial arts practice.

In addition to his expertise in karate, Hideyuki Ashihara conducted original research on shuriken and baton techniques, which are also revealed in this comprehensive guide.

Appendix: Special release of Hideyuki Ashihara's handwritten notes.

CONTENTS

●Chapter 1: Hideyuki Ashihara's Shuriken Strikes (1)

The 10th dan in fighting and weapons techniques / Shocking! Hideyuki Ashihara's Shuriken Strikes / The origins of Ashihara-style Shuriken Technique / What is "Nengari," the "Nengari" that Ashihara was passionate about? /Miyamoto Musashi was a master of shuriken/What is the best book on how to throw shuriken?

●Chapter 2: Hideyuki Ashihara's shuriken throwing (2)

Knife throwing abroad and Japanese shuriken throwing/
The history of "Ashihara-ryu shurikenjutsu"/From a straight throw to a reverse throw/Analyzing Hideyuki Ashihara's shuriken throwing/
The technique of "Kama-nage"

●Chapter 3: Hideyuki Ashihara's fighting techniques

Hideyuki Ashihara and street fights/"To become better at fighting"/The secret of Ashihara-ryu fighting techniques/The innovation of headbutts and straight punches/The influence of his senior, Noboru Osawa/
Three techniques he developed independently

●Chapter 4: Ashihara Karate and the martial arts body

Hideyuki Ashihara and Kenichi Sawai/Hida-style, Yo Commonalities with Shinkan/Aligning the center line/The eve of completion of the Yawatahama dojo/The origins of Sabaki

●Chapter 5 The evolution of Sabaki in Ashihara Karate

Kyokushin Kaikan Ashihara dojo/Basic training with Hideyuki Ashihara/
Taking out the opponent's blind spot/The evolution of the four positionings/Packing techniques applied to self-defense

●Chapter 6 The guideposts of Sabaki in Ashihara Karate

The transformation of Ashihara's karate technique/Studying timing/

Hideyuki Ashihara's rebuttal to criticism/Stopping and timing/Hideyuki Ashihara's punching technique

●Chapter 7 The reason behind Ashihara's "invisible techniques"

What is the secret of "invisible techniques"? / Techniques to take away the opponent's vision / Ashihara's "Cross Counter" / Grabbing the hair and breaking down the opponent

● Chapter 8: Ashihara's deadly fighting techniques and dojo destruction

Unprecedented popularity of Ashihara / Ashihara's carefulness and observation skills /
The secret of Ashihara-style "dojo destruction" / The terrifying technique "heel kick"

● Chapter 9: Ashihara-style fighting techniques and multi-person sabaki

Cutting kick techniques / Multi-person sabaki / The existence of the art of fighting against multiple opponents /
Hideyuki Ashihara's "Aiki"!?

● Chapter 10: Ashihara Karate and the secret of "Tameshiwari"

What is "Tameshiwari"? /From the perspective of Sabaki

"Test Break" / "Test Break that Anyone Can Do" /

"Beer Bottle Slash" that Anyone Can Do / Anyone Can Do

"Icicle Break" / "Natural Stone Break" that Anyone Can Do /

"Hanging Break" that Anyone Can Do / Demonstration by Branch Chief Yuasa Tetsuya

●Chapter 11 Hideyuki Ashihara's Last Legacy "A-Baton"

The Origin of A-Baton / From Tonfa to A-Baton /

The Secret of A-BATON (ASHIHARA BATON)

●Chapter 12 Hideyuki Ashihara and the Future Entrusted to A-Baton

Real Combat! A-Baton Technique / A-Baton as a "Special Baton" / Hideyuki Ashihara's Dream

Language: Japanese 

Length: 204 pages

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