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Wing Chun Masters
Through conversations with many historical Wing Chun figures such as the Grandmaster Yip Man's sons; Yip Ching and Yip Chun, and other top disciples of his like Wong Shun Leung, Willian Cheung, Victor Kan, Leung Ting, etc...the information in this book has never appeared anywhere before. The author, Jose M. Fraguas proudly presents "Wing Chun Masters," with an amazing repertoire of great masters and teachers of the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu. In this volume, interviews with the world's top masters like the "Kaiser of Wing Tsun," Keith R. Kernspecht, and leading world instructors like Augustine Fong, Samuel Kwok, Francis Fong, Jim Lau, Gary Lam, Stephen Chan, etc, have been gathered to present ...
Grappling Masters
Grappling took the wolrd of martial arts by storm in the early 1990s with the advent of the UFC and other no-holds-barred events, and quickly became one of the most popular figthing methods in the world. In Grappling Masters, through conversations with historical figures such as Helio Gracie, Gene LeBell and Wally Jay, and numerous current wolrd-class masters such as Rorion Gracie, Gokor Chivichyan, Oleg Taktarov, Rickson Gracie and Mike Swain, the many threads of grappling learning, legend and lore are woven together to present a complete and integrated view of this eclectic art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. For the first time, interviews with some of the world's top grappling masters have been gathered together in one book. No matter how well you think you know these masters, you haven't truly experienced their wit, wisdom, and insight until you have read Grappling Masters
Shito Ryu Masters
With the wisdom, curiosity and sharp insights that have brought thousands of readers to his "Karate Series," the author looks at some of the world's greatest Shito Ryu masters and inspiring leaders going through internal struggles and own limitations to finally build a strong inner character through the practice of the art of Karate-do. This volume includes a repertoire of exclusive interviews with legendary figures of the different branches of the Shito Ryu style such as the sons of the founder, Kenei Mabuni and Kenzo Mabuni, Shigeru Sawabe, Yashunari Ishimi, Shoko Sato, Genzo Iwata, Sadaaki Sakagami, Yuishi Negishi, Fumio Demura, Kunio Mu- rayama, and legendary masters like Ryusho Sakagami...
Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Containing information that has not appeared anywhere else, the interviews contain intriguing thoughts, fascinating personal details, revealing philosophies and hidden history. In these 31 gems, each master reveals a true love for the art and a deep understanding of every facet of the practice and spirit of the various grappling disciplines.
Kung-fu Masters
Chinese kung-fu is one of the most popular yet mysterious martial arts in the world. In Kung-Fu Masters, through conversations with historical figures such as Wong Shun Leung, Brendan Lai and Ark Y. Wong, and numerous current world-class masters such as Buck Sam Kong, William Cheung, Doc Fai Wong, Yang Jwing Ming and Adam Hsu, the many threads of kung-fu learning, lore, and legend are woven together to present a complete and integrated view of this eclectic art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. For the first time, interviews with 21 of the world's top kung-fu masters have been gathered together in one book. Containing information that has not appeared anywhere else, the interviews c...
Escrima Masters
A rare and definitive book featuring the top masters of the Filipino Martial Arts of Escrima, Kali and Arnis. This outstanding compilation gathers the best masters in one comprehensive volume. In their own words, they explain the philosophy, training and spirit of the art. This book gives rare insights into the physical, mental, and spiritual methods that have enabled these chosen few to reach the pinnacles of the Filipino Martial Arts. Dan Inosanto, Ben Largusa, Leo Giron, Edgar Sulite, Cacoy Canete, Rene Latosa - just to name a few - share thoughts and experiences in rare interviews that define the essence of their martial arts mastery. For the first time, interviews with some of the world's top Escrima/Kali/Arnis masters have been gathered together in one book. No matter how well you think you know these masters, you haven't truly experienced their wit, wisdom, and insight until you have read "Escrima Masters"!
The Essence of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
This book encompasses an amazing diversity of arm locks, chokes and leg locks in a very comprehensive manner. Rigan Machado, one of the most knowledgeable jiu jitsu instructors in the world and an active competitor himself, takes the reader through a great variety of principles, techniques and drills as used in "Machado Jiu Jitsu." This work examines the style, history, traditions and techniques of this martial arts method that shocked the world for its effectiveness.
Shotokan Masters
Legendary masters of the teachings of Grandmaster and founder Gichin Funakoshi, like Tsutomu Ohshima, Masatoshi Nakayama, Taiji Kase, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Teruyuki Okazaki, Takayuki Mikami, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Keinosuke Enoeda and others contemporaries, openly talk about their struggles and training in the art of the "empty hand."
Karate Masters
Through conversations with many world-class masters such as Hirokazu Kanazawa, Fumio Demura, Takayuki Mikami, Teruyuki Okazaki, Morio Higaonna, Hidetaka, the many threads of karate learning, lore, and legend are woven together to present an integrated and complete view of the empty-handed art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense.
TERUYUKI OKAZAKI
MASTER TERUYUKI OKAZAKI was born June 22, 1931 to a samurai family, in Fukuoka, Japan. After studying aikido, judo and kendo, he began karate training in 1947, joining the Japan Karate Association (JKA), where he studied under both Grand Master Gichin Funakoshi and Master Masatoshi Nakayama. In 1953, Master Okazaki graduated from Takushoku University in Tokyo with a BA in Political Economics. That same year, he helped form the JKA Instructor Training Program along with Master Hidetaka Nishiyama with Master Nakayama's oversight. He later taught at Boei University (considered Japan's West Point), Takushoku University and Tokyo Toritsu University. He also taught the instructor trainees for the ...
