Seed of Shuri Karate Vol.2 - Pre Order Now!

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...

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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.

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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.

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Thanks so much for everyone's support - it's always greatly appreciated!

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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