Publisher's Synopsis
Bunbu Ryodo in Japanese translates to "an educated & sophisticated warrior" In the West, the term is "Pen & Sword". The vast majority of karate masters declare the art as first and foremost about personal development. However, it must also balance the reality of effective fighting skills. For these reasons, the physical & personal developmental journey of karate is typically taught alongside lessons covering its heritage and the theory behind the art. The book provides a journey through Traditional Japanese Karate's Karate culture based on Tradition & History Technique biomechanics & the "shuhari" of technical evolution Philosophy Balancing Kata Bunkai vs Tournament strike fighting Yoga integrated into karate stretching & injury prevention Basic Terminology & basic target physiology Basic teaching, traditional stances & biomechanical considerations This book acts as the textbook for the required theory tests for students within the Traditional Japanese Karate Network.
