The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate Michael Clarke
Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center

This book comprehensively details how to construct and use the most popular martial arts training tools of Okinawa. ISBN13: 9781594391361; Condition: New; Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! Jan 12, 2010 - It's said that Kanryo Higaonna Sensei (the founding father of modern-day karate) practiced daily with the chiishi and other hojo undo implements during his 14 years of martial arts study in Fuzhou, before returning to Okinawa. In my own search I came across the Russian Kettlebell. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! Mar 7, 2011 - The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate. Feb 5, 2013 - We have found and improvised various types of training tools, based on research into "odd object training", strongman training, and "hojo undo". May 13, 2013 - I wish that Mike Clarke sensei's book The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate was available then! Mar 22, 2012 - The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate $12.99. Sep 21, 2011 - Hojo undo means 'supplemental training equipment' for traditional martial artists. Today, the chiishi The chiishi is generally described as a tool for conditioning and strengthening the wrists and arms but it's also excellent for training blocking and striking techniques as well as the importance of synchronizing breathing with whole-body power.