Best products from r/karate
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2. Stretching Scientifically: A Guide to Flexibility Training
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4. Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
- Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
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7. Footful 1 Pair Ballet Dance Thong Metatarsal Pads Ball of Foot Forefoot Cushions Covers 8-11CM
9. Fuji Advanced Brushed karate Uniform, White, 3
- Karate Gi: FUJI’s advanced karate uniform is very similar to Shureido and Tokaido Gi’s, with an even softer feel for greater comfort
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- Karate Kimono: The advanced brushed cotton uniform includes jacket and pants
- Karate Uniform: The cotton-blend uniform is made to feel perfectly comfortable while applying any and every technique during your BJJ sessions!
- Karate Gi: The uniform is available in various sizes to offer the best fit
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10. Karate Do Kyohan: Master Text for the Way of the Empty-Hand
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11. To-Te Jitsu
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- ✅ THE MOST EFFECTIVE PRODUCT ON THE MARKET. Strikes at the very heart of the problem. With its patented innovative design, it acts like a super-fan by sucking the hot air out of your laptop PC for an immediate cooling action. We are honest about the numbers: we've seen drops of up to 40°, but it's unusual. The average temperature drop observed during our lab tests is of 17,6°, which is far superior to everything else available on the market.
- ✅ COMPATIBLE WITH THE MAJORITY OF LAPTOP PCs. Our cooler is innovative, so compatibility can be a concern. If you already have a side or back air vent, your computer is compatible. We provide 4 different attachments in order to enclose any air vent in the best possible way. Your PC's size isn't an issue (10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 inches). KLIM Cool is best suited for smooth surfaces (tabletop, desk etc) but with its 3M adhesive it can also be stuck to the laptop computer.
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12. Macho Middleweight Karate Gi Jacket - White - Size 6
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- Macho took the jackets from its best-selling traditional 8.5oz uniform and packaged so that it may be purchased separately from the pants. This is perfect for those that need a replacement jacket, or those that like to mix and match jacket and pant colors and sizes.
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They aren't really uechi-ryu books, but here is a list of my favorite martial arts books:
[Karate-do My Way of Life] (http://www.amazon.com/Karate-Do-Way-Life-Gichin-Funakoshi/dp/1568364989/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368043735&sr=1-1&keywords=Karate-do+my+way+of+life) by Gichin Funakoshi - definitely my favorite martial arts book. This is the autobiography of Gichin Funakoshi. He talks alot about the history and culture of Okinawa and karate in general. His life is clearly a prime example of the spirit of karate-do.
[Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Twenty-Guiding-Principles-Karate/dp/4770027966/ref=pd_sim_b_2) by Gichin Funakoshi.
Basically anything by Gichin Funakoshi
[Beyond The Known] (http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Known-Ultimate-Martial-Classics/dp/0804834652) - More abstract. Presents some wonderful philosophical ideas about the unity of martial arts, the unity of spirit, and the higher purpose of the martial arts. Perhaps a better read for later in your training.
[Zen in the Martial Arts] (http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Martial-Arts-Joe-Hyams/dp/0553275593/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368043973&sr=1-1&keywords=zen+in+the+martial+arts) - Everyone should read this once. It presents basic, but very important spiritual ideas relevant to the martial arts.
[Way of The Peaceful Warrior] (http://www.amazon.com/Way-Peaceful-Warrior-Changes-Lives/dp/1932073205/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368044020&sr=1-1&keywords=Way+of+the+peaceful+warrior) - Absolutely fantastic (and entertaining) spiritual, development novel about a college age student seeking a higher meaning in life. Not exactly about martial arts, but the mindset and spiritual lessons are the same. I highly recommend this book.
[The Weaponless Warriors] (http://www.amazon.com/Way-Peaceful-Warrior-Changes-Lives/dp/1932073205/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368044020&sr=1-1&keywords=Way+of+the+peaceful+warrior) - More of the mythical/legend type stories about many of the famous okinawan karate practitioners. None-the-less an exciting and entertaining read about the many legends of karate.
My top recommendations is "karate-do my way of life" by Gichin Funakoshi. My second recommendation would be "way of the peaceful warrior". Most of the books I recommended are not technique books. Honestly, I don't find technique books very useful. They have their places, but I think the spiritual lessons are better learned from books, and the motivation that can be derived is beneficial as well.
Here is most of my library, broken down, with links and some thoughts on each.
Karate Specific
Kobujutsu Specific
Other Martial Arts
Health and Anatomy
EDIT: I can't believe I forgot this one...
I have a few thoughts, in no particular order:
Have fun!
Dynamic stretching for kicks!
Do 3 sets of 8-12 reps of the following stretch kicks:
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Increase your kicking height over the course of each set. Use your hand as a target for the front, side, and crescent kicks. Ideally, you would also perform this routine first thing in the morning. It generally doesn't hurt to do more, as long as you aren't fatigued.
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Once you reach the desired level of flexibility, you'll only need to practice a couple of times a week to maintain the existing level of flexibility.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhpo9qKxO2c
https://www.amazon.com/Stretching-Scientifically-Guide-Flexibility-Training/dp/0940149451
I've been using this Fuji Heavyweight gi for the past two weeks and I like it. 14oz, 100% cotton, and will not become see-through no matter how much you sweat. It'll be quiet rigid at first but it'll eventually soften up.
I'm 5'4" at 128lbs and both the size 2 and 3 fit me well. I ended up keeping the size 3 just in case it shrinks.
I've heard a lot of good things about their judo gi so I decided to give the heavyweight karate gi a try. I'm very happy with it so far.
I haven't tried these but a person in a camp was wearing something like these and my Sensei loved the idea: https://www.amazon.com/Footful-Ballet-Metatarsal-Forefoot-Cushions/dp/B00NG8FFLC
Thanks for telling me. I've tried to search around, I ended up buying mine when I went over there, direct from the museum. All sources online show that it is no longer being printed, which is really strange. Someone in South Africa is selling it for $300, which is a complete and utter b.s. price.
I reckon if you contact the Okinawa gojuryu kenshikai museum or his Hokama Tetsuhiro's facebook page directly, they could help you out. Hokama's facebook page is not run by himself, but a representative.
https://www.facebook.com/kenshikai.association/
https://www.facebook.com/Tetsuhiro-Hokama-257926917897771/
It kind of makes me sad that this book, which is such an important text, is no longer in print.
Alternatively, you could also look at Karate by Jesse. His blog posts are quite interesting, and offer some pretty good insights into Karate and his various philosophies.
http://www.karatebyjesse.com/
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Also, check out The Bubishi (as translated by Patrick McCarthy) https://www.amazon.com/dp/4805313846/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=b4bbef4e-170e-463d-8538-7eff3394b224&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0804820155&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=GHEE2YYJ9HW91GCJG0YV&pf_rd_r=GHEE2YYJ9HW91GCJG0YV&pf_rd_p=b4bbef4e-170e-463d-8538-7eff3394b224
A little different from what you are looking for; but I have found this book to be a great teaching tool not only for Karate training but for life as well.
Zen in the Martial Arts
None of those kata are unique to your style. Mark Bishop wrote an excellent book on Okinawan karate that you might find enlightening.
I'd highly recommend this one
http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/1568364989
The dude who brought Karate to Tokyo and was instrumental in bringing it to the world shares stories and thoughts about karate. I honestly couldn't put it down.
Here is a great book - Karate-Do Kyohan by Gichin Funakoshi translated by Tsutomu Ohshima.
https://www.amazon.com/te-Jitsu-Gichin-Funakoshi/dp/0920129226/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535833630&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=to+te+jutsu&dpPl=1&dpID=51RZJ82cTYL&ref=plSrch
To-Te Jutsu is a reprint of Karate Jutsu.
https://www.amazon.ca/Karate-Do-Kyohan-Master-Empty-Hand/dp/1534962700/ref=asc_df_1534962700/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=234376523249&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7517370741472399832&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001291&hvtargid=pla-293946777986&psc=1
1rst Edition or Karate Do Kyohan (1935) is a superior text in every way
Edit: UK links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Te-Jitsu-Gichin-Funakoshi/dp/0920129226
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karate-Do-Kyohan-Master-Empty-Hand/dp/1534962700/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535857264&sr=8-1-fkmr0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=karate+do+kyohan+1st
Maybe you should start with what wikipedia has to offer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate. Further, there are some good books, Funakoshi - My Way, and there are tons of material across the internet.
I had the honor to attend a 6th and 7th dan examination that was quite thorough in terms of letting the senseis explain the art to other attendees - as in where it comes from, how it came about. So while I can relate to your wish to learn from someone who does it, I'd think you should do some due diligence instead of expecting us to type all that out ;-) If you have some more specific questions than those broad general ones... shoot.
Also, may I suggest studying the art by practicing it? it's one thing to read and talk about it, but really another to dive into it.
These have what you are looking for:
[Empty Hand. The Essence of Budo Karate] (https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Hand-Essence-Budo-Karate/dp/3938305134)
[The Book of Five Rings] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1935785974/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499658891&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=the+5+rings+musashi&dpPl=1&dpID=51u6Mn5MaIL&ref=plSrch)
[Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/4805313846/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499658987&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Bubishi)
https://smile.amazon.com/Karate-Do-Way-Life-Gichin-Funakoshi/dp/1568364989
This book will set you on the right path of understanding where the Shotokan style came from.
http://www.amazon.com/Karate-Do-Way-Life-Gichin-Funakoshi/dp/1568364989