Kodansha International, 1977-87 Masatoshi Nakayama, 9th Dan, carries on the tradition of his teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, the Father of Modern karate. He was among the first to send instructors overseas and to encourage the development of karate as a sport along scientific lines. Contains 11 volumes, each focusing on a particular aspect of karate training. The series is an excellent source for beginning and advanced students.
Emphasis is on stances, the hips, movement, and basic techniques.
They demonstrate the combination of basic striking, kicking, blocking, sweeps, throws with the advanced concepts that jiyu kumite demands. This is Sensei Nakayama's classic instruction book. It covers the basic principles underlying karate technique. A systematic and scientific training manual based on the principals of his teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of modern karate-do. This comprehensive book offers the Master's advice on both practical and spiritual aspects of training.