{"product_id":"best-karate-vol10-isbn-9781568365541","title":"Best Karate, Vol.10","description":"The kata in this volume are at the advanced level and may be selected for examination above the grade of shodan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Unsu, there are constant transformations, signified by the name meaning \"Cloud Hands.\" All parts of the body are used as weapons, with feints and provocations leading to unique combination techniques and multi-directional kicks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSochin is characterized by a certain solemnity and imperturbability. Using a very stable stance, muscular power is built up slowly in many movements, instantaneously in others, leading to a keen sense of timing for continuous attacks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNijushiho offers training in the unique back-hand block (haishu uke). It requires integration of varying strengths and speed, and mastery can be seen in a smooth and unbroken flow of movements.\u003cb\u003eMASATOSHI NAKAYAMA\u003c\/b\u003e carries on the tradition of his teacher, Gichin Funakoshl, the Father of Modern Karate. Long professor and director of physical education at Takushoku University, his alma mater (1937), he was chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association from 1955 until his death in 1987. A ninth degree black belt and a familiar face at tournaments, he was among the first to send instructors overseas and to encourage the development of karate along scientific lines.","brand":"Kodansha International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300916908261,"sku":"NP9781568365541","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781568365541.jpg?v=1767722469","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/best-karate-vol10-isbn-9781568365541","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}