Karate and Ki （英語版 空手と気）
Karate and Ki
The Origin of Ki - The Depth of thought
Author Kenji Ushiro price ¥2,700 ISBN 978-4904464052 format A5 208pages date of issue 2008/11/20
What is “Ki”? How you can make it yours?
It is in “the br depth of thought.”
Ushiro Shihan has been teaching and coaching a great number of people all over the world using his original method of “Ki” that maximizes our potential ability.
Karate and Ki was published in Japanese in June of 2007 and has been highly acclaimed not only Budo readers but also by the Japanese public. "Karate and Ki" is a milestone of life, many readers say. We are very honored to present Ushiro shihan’s point of view and thoughts to an audience not limited only to Japan but on worldwide scales through the English translation of Karate and Ki. The text has been translated as faithfully as possible from the Japanese version and many new photos have been specially added to this English publication.
宇城憲治師範の著作『空手と気』の英語版です。 宇城師範の生の指導の様子を写真とともに伝える第二部では、英語版作成にあたり、師範の海外指導の模様をおさめたものを中心に選りすぐり、約7割以上の写真を新たに差し換えました。 海外読者からも「気についてのまったく新しいアプローチ」「革命的」と高い評価を得ています。
CONTENTS
PARTⅠ The Depth of Thought and Ki Chapter 1 Fact, Reality, Truth Learning from the traditional culture Learning from Kata The essence of martial arts Karate and Ki See what your eyes cannot see Chapter2 Ki, the core principle of Ushiro-ryu The Depth of Thought ? The Method of Acquiring High-level Skill in Martial Arts PART Ⅱ Ki behind Skills and Techniques Shugyo The real martial arts? Ki Ushiro-ryu viewpoint and thought