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by Michael Clarke; Foreword by Patrick McCarthy; Foreword by Tsuneo Kinjo

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ADDING POWER TO THE FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF KARATE


Hojo Undo means 'supplementary training', and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo, a practitioner cannot reach the profound strength levels required for a lifetime of karate training.


This book details how to construct and use many training tools; provides accurate mechanical drawings, comprehensive training methods, and an historical context to understand why Hojo Undo was created in 'old' Okinawa.



  • Warm up exercises

  • Detailed construction drawings

  • Build your own Hojo Undo tools!

  • Learn how to use the tools to develop devastating power

  • Link your increased power to fighting techniques

  • Hear what Okinawan Masters say about Hojo Undo training

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  • Title The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate
  • Author Michael Clarke; Foreword by Patrick McCarthy; Foreword by Tsuneo Kinjo
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 232
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher YMAA Publication Center, Wolfeboro
  • Publication date 2009-09-01
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781594391361 / 159439136X
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.3 x 7.2 x 0.6 in (23.62 x 18.29 x 1.52 cm)
  • Category Sports & Recreation
  • Library of Congress subjects Karate - Training, Muscle strength
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009933388
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.815

About the author

Michael Clarke Kyoshi 7th dan, Okinawan Goju-ryu has trained in karate since 1974. He has written over two hundred articles for international martial arts magazines, and authored three books. Starting as a young 'street-fighter' in England, to a disciplined student of budo in Okinawa, Clarke enthusiastically teaches traditional Goju-ryu Karate in his dojo near Launceston Tasmania, Australia.
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