Empty Hand by Mabuni, Kenei -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Titel Titelpage Copyright Sōke Mabuni The Author Table of Contents Preface by the Editor Introduction

A Martial Art for Everyone Karate as a Means for Physical, Martial and Spiritual Education The Emergence of Modern Karate Karate and Health The Physical Effects of Karate Karate in Dangerous Situations Karate as a Spiritual Martial Art The Breathing Techniques in Karate The State of Total Inner Calmness

I Budō-Karate 1 The Development of Karate

1.1 Karate as Fighting Technique

Unarmed Fighting in Ancient Times Shaolin Kempō – the Fighting Techniques of the Warrior Monks The Influence of the Chinese Kempō on the Japanese and Okinawan Martial Arts Karate – the Fundament of Martial Arts

1.2 The Emergence of Karate on Okinawa

The Old Okinawa-te The Kata of the Shuri-te The Jigen Sword Technique and the Shuri-te Drawing a Circle With a Straight Line The Emergence of the Naha-te The Origins of the Tomari-te The Shitō Style as Heritage of the Okinawa-te

2 Shitō-Karate – the Teachings of Mabuni Kenwa

2.1 “Captured” in the World of Budō

Striving for a Healthy Body A Life Without Selfishness and Greed Praised by Kanō Jigorō Funakoshi Gichin Learned Kata From My Father The Creation of the Shitō Ryū Following My Father’s Footsteps My Father’s Goals Shitō Karate is Authentic Budō Karate

2.2 The Pleasure of Learning and Teaching Karate

How to Teach Karate Karate for Children and Youngsters The Wealth of the Traditional Kata Karate in Europe A Lack of True Leaders in Karate

3 How to Overcome the Own Limits

3.1 Karate – More than Kicks and Punches

Yagyū Sekishūsai and the Art of Mutō Dori Karate Turns the Whole Body into a Weapon How to Harden the Body Thrusts with Muchimi Karate as Support for Every Budōka

3.2 Blocking is Attacking – Without Beat

Starting With a Block Blocking the Opponent’s Attack With a More Powerful Counterattack Rhythm and Speed The Five Principles of Blocking

3.3 Learning the Techniques

The Diversity of the Kata Techniques Three Principles of the Bujutsu The Principle of Hikite Understanding the Heian Sandan Kata as Fighting Technique The Gojūshiho Kata, and how to Cope with Unexpected Attacks The Kata Niipaipo and Haufā

4 Criticizing Present-Day Budō

4.1 Budō Becoming Sport

Sport or Martial Technique Competitive Sports and Ritual Games Hagoita – Ritual and Game Sports or Budō – What is More Serious? Separation of Sports and Budō Sundome and Full Contact

4.2 Modern Competition and Budō

The Assessment of Competition Kata Is Modern Karate Really a Progress? Flowing Techniques – Consciousness Going Ahead Learning in the Flow of the Practice The Reductionism of Sports Competition Karate Returning to Ancient Patterns

4.3 The Unity of Soul, Body and Technique

Testing the Abilities Before Kumite Came into Use Harmony instead of Competition “There is no First Attack in Karate”

II The Spirit of Budō 1 The Essence of Budō

1.1 The Difference between Budō and Violence

Taking Life, Giving Life Karate and the Spirit of Respect (Shurei) The Meaning of the Karate Techniques The “Superhuman Techniques” of Ueshiba Morihe The Main Principle of Karate: The Body Follows the Mind

1.2 Beyond the Natural Movements of the Body

Reacting to Natural Changes “God-like” Techniques, and the Falling Dewdrop The Magic Experience of the Control of Gravity Ambling, and the Parallel Punch The Release of Power in Budō and Sports The Crab Walk, and “Taking the Knees out”

2 Victory or Defeat

2.1 Their Famous Fights

Ōyama Masutatsu’s Report A Lack of Heroic Stories Matsumura’s Fight with his Bride Matsumura and the Bull they Called “the Killer” Knocking down a Raging Bull

2.2 Not to Lose Means Winning

Victory Without Struggle A Victory by Running Away Matsumura Sōkon and the Big Guy The “Miyamoto Musashi of the Ryūkyūs”

2.3 The Absolute Will to Win in the Yagyū Ryū

Sword Fighting and “Mental Cleansing” The “Life Saving Sword” Mutō Dori and the Point of Origin of Karate Yamaoka Tesshū and the Mutō Dori Karate and the Yagyū Ryū

2.4 The “Soundless Kamae”

The Satori of Yamaoka Tesshū “There is no Kamae in Karate” The Simultaneous Withdrawal of Both Opponents The Utmost Spheres of Bu Are Beyond those of Zen A Sword with Blunt Blade

3 Karate as “Zen in Motion”

3.1 The Sphere of Emptiness (Kū) in Karate

Karate as the “Fist of the Nobles” The Sūpārinpai Kata and the Worldly Desires that Cause Suffering Karate – the Hand Reaching into the Spheres of Emptiness The Enlightenment of the Novelist The Buddha Nature in the Depths of the Heart

3.2 “Zen in motion”, and the Rules of Breathing

“Zen in motion” – the Unity of Body, Soul and Technique Arranging the Soul Regulating Body and Breathing Types and Forms of Breathing Yin and Yang in Breathing

3.3 Preventing Disorder

Methods to Prevent Disorder The Story of the Marvelous Techniques of the Old Cat Theory and Experience The Spirit of Death Defiance Preventing Disorder Bu – Never Accomplished

Afterword by the Editor of the Japanese Edition Footnotes

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