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Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate

Contributor(s): Clarke, Michael (Author), McCarthy, Patrick (Foreword by), Kinjo, Tsuneo (Foreword by), Hokama, Tetsuhiro (Foreword by), Akamine, Hiroshi (Foreword by)

ISBN: 9781594394157

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center

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Pub Date: April 2, 2024

Dewey: 796.8153

LCCN: 2009933388

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.75" H x 9.25" L x 7.50" W ( 1.32 lbs) 232 pages

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ADDING POWER TO THE FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF KARATE


Hojo Undo means 'supplementary training', and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo, a practitioner cannot reach the profound strength levels required for a lifetime of karate training.


This book details how to construct and use many training tools; provides accurate mechanical drawings, comprehensive training methods, and an historical context to understand why Hojo Undo was created in 'old' Okinawa.



  • Warm up exercises

  • Detailed construction drawings

  • Build your own Hojo Undo tools!

  • Learn how to use the tools to develop devastating power

  • Link your increased power to fighting techniques

  • Hear what Okinawan Masters say about Hojo Undo training

Brief description: Michael Clarke, Kyoshi 8th dan began Tani-ha Shito-ryu (Shukokai) karate training in England in 1974. He began Goju-ryu karate in Okinawa in 1984. In 1992 he entered the Jundokan dojo of Eiichi Miyazato sensei, the dojo where Higaonna sensei himself had learnt karate, and became a student of the man who had received his instruction directly from the founder of goju-ryu: Chojun Miyagi. He is a renowned author and highly respected teacher of Okinawa martial arts. Michael Clarke resides near Perth, Australia.

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