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PENTJAK
SILAT – Through My Eyes
By Pendekar Herman Suwanda
This is a complete presentation of the principles and applications
of one of the most effective martial arts styles, written
by one of the most sought-after Silat masters of all time,
the late Herman Suwanda. The book explores the art and science
of this Indonesian combat method. There is a detailed breakdown
of the offensive and defensive skills used in Pentjak Silat,
and the tactical elements of timing, distance, rhythm, cadence,
and tempo. The unique principles and techniques of Silat as
taught by the late Herman Suwanda are fully described in this
authoritative book. It is a true gem by one of the legendaries
masters of Pentjak Silat.
# 411 - $39.95 – 7 x 10 – 376 pages – ISBN:
1-933901-03-9
Herman
Suwanda made his journey to American from the remote
villages and jungles of Indonesia. Only after his arrival
in American would the public learn more about Indonesia and
its rich martial art culture. Pendekar Herman opened the doors
to the world about Pencak Silat and became one of the leading
authorities on many different systems of Indonesian fighting
martial arts. He had the true “Eye of the Tiger,”
but also had the heart of a lion. He was a man with the ability
to talk to and communicate with thousands of people through
his art and his physical ability. He will always serve as
a perfect role model.
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KARATE:
WINNING KUMITE
By Kunio Miyake & Jose M. Fraguas
This introduction to sport competition teaches you in detail
how to use your potential and your technical skills to defeat
your opponents in Karate competition. Master Miyake shows hundred
of basic, intermediate, and advanced sparring combinations used
by the great karate champions in the sport. This is the perfect
guide to understand offensive and defensive tactics as used
in elite competition, making it the most authoritative handbook
of its kind about the subject of Kumite. This book is for all
students attempting to bridge the gap between Karate basics
and winning tournament competition. It is heavily illustrated
with sequential photographs of Miyake Sensei in action.
# 114 - $24.95 – 7 x 10 – 200 pages – ISBN:
1-933901-10-1
Kunio
Miyake began teaching the martial arts in Japan. At the
same time, he was teaching modern Japanese language and literature
at the high school level. He moved to the United States in 1985
and quickly established Shuko-Kai U.S.A. With many years of
experience in the arts of Budo, Mr. Miyake is considered one
of the most knowledgeable instructors in the art of karate.
Miyake Sensei has earned a high level of respect by sharing
karate-do with love, empathy, and dedication.
Jose
M. Fraguas is an internationally recognized martial arts
authority well-known to the world’s top masters. He is
a prolific writer and publisher, rooted in the desire to integrate
martial arts philosophy and values into everyday thinking and
life, the necessary motivation for writing. Originally from
Madrid, Spain, he currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
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