The Essence of Goju Ryu - Vol Ii

This book is the next level on Hojo Undo, there are a couple of good books on Hojo Undo, but this particular book is on use Hojo Undo for specific training, hence is a advanced one.Using traditional equipment to strengthen karate techniques is akin to Shuai Chiao equipment training and it is in line with traditional training in China and Okinawa.A great addition to any martial arts library irrespective of your style, but particularly relevant to Karate and traditional Taekwondo practitioners.I can't recommend more this book. It is full with ideas on how to use traditional equipment to enhance Karate techniques and all I can say is my technique is better after training with this kind of Hojo Undo

Wether you practice Goju Ryu or not...the first two volumes in this series ( number three is in the works ) are a treasure trove of information , techniques and training concepts that any Karateka would covet. So much of what is out there is junk...however, Barrett Sensei and his co-author Lever Sensei have put together a "real" compendium for the practitioner. Of particular importance is the connection with Sanchin, Jubi Undo, Hojo Undo and all Waza and all Kata......BUY THESE BOOKS! We believe that there is truly only KARATE and that all the styles are interconnected and live within each other as long as you are conscious enough to see it! It matters not what style you practice...if you believe you are a traditional practitioner of any kind....treasure these books in your library and your dojo!

This book and Volume 1 of the series are both excellent references for Goju Ryu Karate. There are many books written on the subject but I have not found many that go into as much detail and focus on specific things, such as using specific weight bearing exercises to strengthen stances. Much that I have read here is important to fully understanding the way in which the body moves and developing the balance and control needed to efficiently execute various techniques. 5 stars!

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essential for all Goju practitioners,

Excellent

IDEAL 4 FANS

il libro vi guida in una più completa comprensione delle posizioni, parate e colpi più frequentemente usati.in alcuni punti davvero illuminante!una lettura di certo consigliata a chi vuole approfondire in maniera dettagliata la pratica del goju ryu.non particolarmente adatta ai neofiti