(from barnesandnoble.com)
This all-new book from the author of "The Kenpo Karate Compendium" and "Lee Wedlake's Kenpo Companion" is a guide for both new and accomplished martial artists. It distills the necessary concepts and principles of the Ed Parker system of Kenpo, which is practiced worldwide but for which in-depth accurate information can be difficult to locate.
In this book Lee Wedlake addresses that gap by breaking down the essentials of the art in a clear and easy-to-follow format.
Lee Wedlake 10th Degree was a personal student of Ed Parker and a top ten nationally rated competitor during the heyday of American Karate. He is the author of numerous books and articles, an international 'Teacher of Teachers' and a certified instructor in several disciplines.
(from barnesandnoble.com)
With over 450 photos, this comprehensive and insightful guide to the forms and history of Kenpo Karate is ideal for martial arts students of all levels
The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as prescribed by the “Father of American Karate,” Ed Parker. Author Lee Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and competitor, brings his acclaimed training and teaching experience to bear in this unique resource for all who practice and teach American Kenpo and its offshoot systems. The American Kenpo system is taught worldwide and this reference will become a standard for thousands of Kenpo practitioners in various lineages. It will also serve as a stimulus for all martial artists by providing a sense of the logical framework of American Kenpo. Having collected the general rules of motion and the numerous fine points of Kenpo, the book is a standout in the genre.
• COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT of the Kenpo Karate system provides a progression of teaching curricula for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students and instructors
• COVERS history, fundamentals, forms, solo and partner practice, and advanced technical skills
• INCLUDES over 450 black and white photos detailing forms and techniques
• SOMETHING FOR ALL STUDENTS, whether pursuing martial arts for health, competition, self-defense, or personal improvement
Table of Contents
Introduction
Preface
Chapter 1: What the Beginner and the Black Belt Should Know
Chapter 2: The Basics and Exercise Forms: Short and Long 1 and Short and Long 2
Chapter 3: The Intermediate Forms: Short Form Three and Long Form Three
Chapter 4: Form Four
Chapter 5: Form Five
Chapter 6: Form Six
Chapter 7: Form Seven
Chapter 8: Form Eight
Chapter 9: The Sets
Now What? Legal viewpoint by Frank Triolo
Capstone—The Thesis Form
General rules of motion
Recommended Reading
About the Author
(from amazon.com)
This work is a proof that there is a universal Martial Arts system. The common thread to all Martial Arts is Form to Function. The core of the Martial Arts is: Attitude, Logic, Basics and Fitness. All Styles and Systems are simply ways to exercise these core ingredients. In this book Skip Hancock does two of the things that he does best. He clearly defines things and guides us on how to operate on Larger Generalized Principles.
This book is the foundation for the Martial Arts for the 21st century and more.
(from Mr. Mike Stone's Facebook page)
I am pleased to announce that I will be releasing another book at the end of this year. It is part of a four-book project I have been writing for the past 30 years.
The title is Nine Levels of Power, a work inspired by my lifelong love and passion for the martial arts. This book is more than a reflection on training—it is about the deeper journey of remembering my spiritual connection and creating a warrior lifestyle philosophy.
Over 40 years ago, I made the life-changing decision to move to the Philippines to rediscover my spiritual origins and to seek answers to the seven fundamental questions of my existence. Through this journey, I have learned to live in harmony with the three aspects of my humanity, to take full responsibility for my choices and their consequences, and to connect with Universal Intelligence. These lessons have taught me the power of living in the present moment, the importance of gratitude, and the strength that comes from speaking the truth with honesty and integrity.
Nine Levels of Power is divided into nine chapters, each representing a level of conscious awareness we must reach to live a life of love, peace, happiness, and joy. Within its pages, I share insights on:
Understanding Universal Intelligence
Creating a disciplined and powerful mindset
Embracing fear as a friend and teacher
Living fully in the present moment
Using the mind to attract people, opportunities, and experiences to shape my reality
And much more, drawn from the wisdom of martial arts and my own core values.
For years, I have shared these ideas rooted in martial arts philosophy—principles and values that extend far beyond the dojo. This book represents the culmination of that journey, and I am honored to share it with you.
Love and Light,
Mike Stone
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