Okinawan Goju-Ryu II: Advanced Techniques of Shorei-Kan Karate
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Okinawan Goju-Ryu II: Advanced Techniques of Shorei-Kan Karate
By (Author) Seikichi Toguchi
Black Belt Communications
Black Belt Communications
9th April 2001
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
796.8
Physical Properties
Paperback
173
Width 152mm, Height 228mm, Spine 11mm
231g
Description
In this highly anticipated sequel to his classic 1976 guide to goju-ryu fundamentals, the author recounts his personal history of Okinawan goju-ryu karate and provides readers with a profile of his teacher, Chojun Miyagi, and Miyagi's assistant, Seko Higa. Okinawan Goju-Ryu covers advanced kata, its evolution and its importance. Step-by-step photographs throughout the book show the advanced techniques of shorei-kan karate, including stances, strikes, blocks, kicks and two-man training styles.
Author Bio
Seikichi Toguchi
studied karate under Chojun Miyagi and Seko Higa. Among the many honors received throughout his lifetime, Toguchi accepted an invitation by the Japan Karate Federation to participate as the Okinawan master at its first opening demonstration and world karate tournament held in Tokyo in 1969.
