{"product_id":"insights-into-uechi-ryu-karate-justin-testa-9798346270607","title":"Insights Into Uechi-Ryu Karate","description":"Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, \u003ci\u003eInsights into Uechi-Ryu Karate\u003c\/i\u003e offers valuable insights to help you enjoy and grow in the martial art for a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eInsights into Uechi-Ryu Karate\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the style's understructure, particularly through Sanchin kata, the system's core. The book discusses the \"OldWay,\" a term Sensei George Mattson coined to describe a practice method that aligns with the half-hard\/half-soft principles taught to him by Master Tomoyose Ryuko and Master Uechi Kanei in the 1950s. While these principles are analyzed in relation to Sanchin, they apply to all movements in Uechi-Ryu karate.\u003cbr\u003eThe book also explores bunkai, offering guidance on interpreting kata for practical self-defense. It discusses pre-arranged kumite and its relationship to freestyle sparring; and introduces visualization and shadow sparring as training enhancements. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of supplemental exercises-breathing, core development, flexibility, resistance training, and cardio-while providing strategies for balancing karate practice with family and work commitments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Justin Testa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798346270607\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Justin Testa","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46526485168383,"sku":"9798346270607","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c6387667-0dff-424c-8513-6a1e18f0efc7.jpg?v=1737556318","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/insights-into-uechi-ryu-karate-justin-testa-9798346270607","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}