I am finally happy to announce that after a great deal of work on my side and plenty of kind patience on your side, Vol.2 of my Naihanchi book series is available to pre-order now... To celebrate it's launch, the first 100 orders will receive a special limited edition (at no extra cost) that will be individually numbered, signed and certified! Due to a number priorities in my life over the past few years, the publication of this volume has taken much longer than expected, but I hope that readers will find the finished product well worth the wait. Here's a summary of what's in the book... ![]() In this thought-provoking publication, Chris Denwood presents his approach to traditional karate through the choreography of one of its most important classical forms. Heavily illustrated and rich in content, volume two of this book series focuses on the exploration of Naihanchi (Tekki) Kata for civilian self-protection. Chapters detail contextual aims and subsequent considerations, the generation of a core game-plan, plus associated application framework. The methodology of the kata is presented as a logical and flowing lesson plan, integrating key conceptual strategies and essential tactics. This instalment also covers a number of supporting methods by which to deeply analyse classical karate kata in order to get the most from your pragmatic study. With over 300 pages and hundreds of photographs, I've added the chapter listing below to show the range of comprehensive topics covered in Volume Two. It is scheduled to be released in June, where all pre-orders will be fulfilled and shipped to recipients. Remember - be one of the first 100 to receive a special collector's edition! Thanks so much for everyone's support - it's always greatly appreciated! DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION NAIHANCHI SOLO CHOREOGRAPHY BUNKAI NIDAN Part One: Contextual Strategy CHAPTER I From Little Acorns Grow CHAPTER II Considerations for Practical Application CHAPTER III Self-Protection Game Plan CHAPTER IV Application Framework CHAPTER V People Skills & Mentality CHAPTER VI That’s Not Karate…Is It? Part Two: Principle-Based Analysis CHAPTER VII Lesson 1: Situational Awareness CHAPTER VIII Lesson 2: Combative Range CHAPTER IX Lesson 3: Framework & Movement CHAPTER X Lesson 4: Positional Advantage CHAPTER XI Lesson 5: Reactive Tactics CHAPTER XII Lesson 6: Primary Percussive Strategy CHAPTER XIII Lesson 7: Negotiating Obstacles CHAPTER XIV Lesson 8: Counter Grappling CHAPTER XV Lesson 9: Felling Options BUNKAI SANDAN Breaking the Mould CHAPTER XVI Mould…What Mould? CHAPTER XVII On the Ground, Multiples & Weapons CHAPTER XVIII Manipulations, Restrictions & Restraint CHAPTER XIX Free-Flowing Application CHAPTER XX Depth & Breadth CHAPTER XXI The Wind that Blows the Seed CONCLUSION ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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17/5/2019 09:42:03 pm
Chris,
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Chris Denwood
17/5/2019 10:03:56 pm
Thank you my friend for your kind support and patience - sincerely hope you enjoy it!
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8/6/2019 10:35:20 pm
Without changing the timing of Naihanchi, it cannot be used for self defense. I am a student of Taika Seiyu Oyata.
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1/7/2019 07:04:51 pm
Thanks for your comment Peter. Yes, I would suggest that the 'timing' of Naihanchi Kata, along with the way in which one freely draws from different parts of the choreography as required during application, are both 'situationally dependent'. For me, the stylistic framework that the solo performance of all kata are inherently bound by serves only to provide the form with a defined order for conceptual learning, which should of course be transcended in their functional application. Best wishes, Chris
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Neville Harris
9/7/2020 01:12:02 pm
I've recently purchased Vol. 1 of this series, and am now looking forward to purchasing Vol. 2 very soon. I think this is a truly great martial arts book. It is now one of my favourite martial arts books, and shares pride of place in my bookcase along with my other favourites: "Internal Body Mechanics...", by Ken Gullette; "The Way of Sanchin Kata", by Kris Wilder; "Attackproof", by John Perkins; "Bubishi: The classic manual of combat", By Patrick McCarthy; "Karate-Do: My way of life", by Gichin Funakoshi; and "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do", by Bruce Lee. In the past, I've been a practitioner of both Shukokai/Shito Ryu Karate (utilising both Sanchin and Naihanchi) and American Kenpo (no classical katas whatsoever!), and am now simply practicing/studying "Karate" and self-defence, so I'm really pleased to be able to study this great book series along with Kris Wilder's "Sanchin" book - as both Sanchin and Naihanchi are so important and central to the art of Karate in general.
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9/7/2020 01:25:16 pm
Hi Neville, Thanks so much for your kind comments. Those books you mention are really great publications, so I am humbled that you consider my work alongside these in your martial arts library. Happy to be a positive influence on your karate journey and my best wishes, Chris
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