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TRADITIONAL KARATE FOR HOLISTIC GROWTH

Okinawa karate should be both life preserving and life enhancing.
Join Chris as he explores the essence and application of this incredible art...

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

17/5/2019

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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... 
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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.

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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!
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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
6 Comments
Pedro Bernardy link
17/5/2019 09:42:03 pm

Chris,

I just ordered my copy and encouraged all of my students to do the same. Congratulations! Pedro

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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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Peter Henderson link
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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Chris Denwood link
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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Chris Denwood link
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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