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In Trias founded the United States Karate Association, which today is the largest karate organization in America. He sponsored the first World Karate Tournament in Chicago in Trias's school in Phoenix has an impressive display of trophies, not the least of these being the karate-rank awards made to him. He has Chinese, Japanese, Okinawan, and Korean system certificates, and in the United States he is a holder of the eighth dan. He has further received a commendation from Admiral William F. Flowing text, Original pages.

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    An integral system of Okinawan karate practiced for centuries, Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo is an evolving scientific martial art that incorporates elements from kung fu, Kudakajima Shishiryu bo jutsu, and Western and Asian medicine. In this detailed martial arts guide, Master Hisataka demonstrates the karate techniques, fighting combinations, and kata preset forms that have made him a leading international master of both karate and judo.

    It describes in detail basic karate strikes, kicks, and blocks, as well as the philosophy of yin-yang and the five elements and how that philosophy relates to fighting strategy and attitude. The history and development of karate from ancient times are covered in detail, with a focus on the Okinawan masters who brought karate to Japan. This book's photographs show karate fighting techniques in action, illustrating a variety of effective striking combinations, counters, and three classical karate kata.

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