| ‘Bunkai-Jutsu’
is the analysis of the karate katas and their application
in real combat. It is also the title of this pioneering book
by Iain Abernethy. The fighting applications of the
karate katas (forms) is one of the most fascinating –
and sadly misunderstood – aspects of karate practice.
Bunkai-Jutsu provides the reader with the information
they need to unlock the ‘secrets’ of kata and
to begin practicing karate as the complete and realistic combat
art that it was intended to be! This groundbreaking and often
controversial book provides a detailed analysis of the combative
concepts and principles upon which the katas are based. This
book is essential reading for all those who want to understand
the real meaning of kata.
“Bunkai-Jutsu explains every
aspect of the katas and their application in real combat”
– Doug James 7th Dan
“Iain Abernethy has done it again
with another excellent book on the application of karate kata.
No martial arts library is complete without Bunkai-Jutsu.
Iain Abernethy has shown us the real beauty of karate
with his innovative and pioneering work” – Geoff
Thompson, world-renowned martial artist (6th Dan karate),
self-protection expert and best-selling author.
“Iain’s work is both educational
and thought-provoking” – Paul Clifton, editor
of ‘Traditional Karate’ and ‘Combat’
magazines.
All Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 - July 27, 2005
Karate presented in the book is not "the
nice" one and the emphasis on "jutsu" in the
title of the book is well chosen. All motions and strategies
discussed refer to the situation when you have to deal with
unprovoked violence. For example, techniques presented are
quite brutal and I can not imagine that someone would use
these movements to ensure first place in the beer queue at
the bar. (After all, Karate is not for that).
Now, never mind techniques. What I like about
the book is that it presents some very interesting ideas that
I found useful in my own training and I would like to point
out one: Look at the motion. Read the book and you will understand
additional role of basics in Karate training. The book encourages
you to think about every motion you do. It makes you understand
your own bio-mechanics much better and Karate becomes much
more flexible and dynamical. I am gladly recommending this
book to anyone interested in improving their own understanding
of Karate.
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