Darrell Craig

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In this book, the author takes us on a tour of the Samurai code of Bushido. He talks of his encounters with the descendants of famouks samurai of the past. We are taken to ancient Japan to meet the most influential samurai through the memories of their descendants-as told to the author by members of those very samurai families! We learn about the many rituals of the sword and discover how they were made, cared for and tested. The author instructs us on the use of the sword with over 20 traditional sword--drawing techniques and sparring routines.

Discover what made the Samurai such lethal swordsman.
Learn the 'one cut' techniques of the Samurai
For all styles and all levels of experience

Darrell Max Craig studied Karate in Okinawa under Sensei Z. Shimabuku in addition many other renown teachers in the USA and Japan. He holds 6th Dan in Karate and Jujitsu, 5th Dan in Kobudo and Kendo and 4th Dan in Iaido, Judo and Aikido. He is martial arts choreographer for a number of feature films and aouthor of nimerous books inclukding The Heartr of Kendo (Shambala Pub). Darrell Craig lives in Houston TX.

Contents

Author's Preface
Chapter 1. The Samurai Disciplines
Chapter 2. Tsuji Gettan Sukemochi and his Mugai Ryu
Chapter 3. Samuai During the Tokugawa Shogunate
Chapter 4. The Story of the Ronin Keigo Nin
Chapter 5. Tameshigiri-Sword Testing
Test cutting
About the Japanese Sword
Tying the Obi (Belt)
Chapter 6. Bujutsu Ryu-Ho (Old Schools)
Owari-Yague-Kenjitsu Ryu
Sword Against the Bo
Goshi Samurais' Kusarigama
Choku-Shin-Kage Ryu
Taiho Jitsu: Japanese Police Arresting Wazas
Kenjutsu: Early Edo Period (1596-1610)
Kenjutsu Ryku-Ha Kamaes from the Itto Ryus
Chiba Hokushin Itto Ryu
Chapter 7. Living a Dream
Chapter 8. The Kata
The Reis
Tying the Sageo
Drawing the Sword
Proper Etiquette with the Sword
Starting Kata Practice
About Mugai Ryu Complete System Names and Meanings
Practicing the Thirteen Sitting Katas of Mugai Ryu
The Last Rei and Leaving the Practice Floor
Chiba Tachi Iai Kata
Chapter 9. The Last Chapter-Nai-Den (Secret Wazas)
Waza 1: Hadari-Te-Tsuka
Waza 2: Kote Make-Tsuki-Shomen
Waza 3: Saya-No-Hiji
Waza 4: Osae-Uke-Te-Bubi-Mawashi-Empi-Uchi
Waza 5: Kubi-Koshin
Waza 6: Ko-Geki-No-Te-Kubi-Hasaki
Waza 7: Kaesu
Waza 8: Kshira_Tsuki-Dasu-no-HIto-Sashi-Yubi-Tsuku
Waza 9: Ojite-Iku-Waza-Ichi
Waza 10: Ojite-Iku-Waza-Ni
Waza 11: Ko-Tai-Ko-Geki
Chapter 10. Conclusion
Glossary and Translation of Japanese Terms
References
Index… (mer)

In the martial arts, kata are the pre-arranged and choreographed dance-like forms used to convey the intricacies of a particuar style to the practitioner. In a sense they are the physical form of an oral tradition, (a form of knowledge transference that many believe extends back several thousands years), training not only the body, but the mind and spirit. Kata are the basis for which modern day karate technques have developed and hence kata are considered the 'textbooks' of the martial arts. Kata is often called the mother of Karate.

Bunkai is a kind of analysis (meaning, 'to disassemble')-a much neglected form of study within Karate. These self-defense applications are what give the kata their true meaning and purpose. For the old masters, those of whom may have only practiced one or two kata their entire lives, the repetitions demanded of kata never became a burden because of the meanng, the bunkai. In thousands of schools around the world today, the various kata of Karate are taught and practiced. Unfortunately, not many know, or care to teach, the bunkai, referring to them as mysterious 'secrets.' Remarkable well done, Shihan-Te: The Bunkai of Karate Kata, these 'secrets' are revealed.

Practical for all styles of karate. The key to understanding karate...and yourself! Discover the rich history and deeper meanng of the martial arts.

Darrell Max Craig is a highly regarded teacher of many of Japanese martial arts, and a pioneer in their development in the West for over forty ryears. He holds multiple black belts and is a U.S. Kendo champion, leading the U.S. Kendo team to the world championships. In 1973 he was awarded the title of 'Shihan,' or 'Master Teacher.' Among his many books on the subject is the widely praised The Heart of Kendo. He lives in Houston, Texas.

Paul Andersen (co-author) is a student of Darrell Craig and professional technical writer. He lives in Houston, Texas.

Contents

Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledements
Chapter One: The bunkai of kata
Why write about bunkai of kata
To disassemble kata
Historical context of karate
Kata today in the twenty-first centruy
The triangle of teaching
Chapter Two: Traditional kata: The lost soul
The source of kata
The secrecy demanded of kata
The oral tradition of kata
The two schools of karate: exhibition and traditional
Chapter Three: Some know better
Everthing in life is kata
The modern teaching of old ways
Boxers and ballerinas
The creeping effect of novice teachers
Kata's staying power
Language, translation, misinterpretation and ignorance
Bunkai, oyo, henka and kakushi
Zanshi, finishing with attention
See the light or feel the heat
Chapter Four: The four elements of kata: Bunkai, oyo, henka, kakushi
Bunkai, the first element
Oyo, the second element
Henka, the third element
Kakushi, the fourth element
Capturing the intended sense
Chapter Five: demonstrating the four elements of a kata
Demonstrating bunkai
Demonstrating oyo
Demonstrating henka
Demonstrating kakushi
Conclusion: The practical application of bunkai
Chapter Six: Waza descriptions
Chapter Seven: My introduction to kata
Glossary
Index… (mer)

Darrell Craig, who works for the Houston Police Department as Self-Defense Coordinator, started his Martial Arts traainng in 1955 while stationed in Japan. Since that time he has studied under a variety of instructors in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Putting various elements of information together, he finally developed this book on Iai-Jitsu.
A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and selected as a biographical subject in Marquis Who's Who, he received the highest recognition of his career in 1973 when he was awarded the title of 'Shihan' or Master Teacher. Over the past two decades Mr. Craig's interests and energies have been directed to several of the discipines which comprise the martial arts of Japan. His degrees include:
5th degree black belt-Shitoh Ryu Karate
5th degree black belt-shorin Ryu Karate
4th degree black belt-Okinawan Kobudo, ancient weapons
4th degree black belt-Jiu Jitsu
3rd degree black belt-Kendo, sword arts
3rd degree black belt-Iai-do, sword arts
1st degree black belt-Judo
Mr. Craig has had the honor to participate in two World Kendo Chamopoinships and in 1973 ranked 4th in the United States in Okinawan Weapons. At present he is Karate Chairman for the Texas Gulf Coast AAU and Vice-President for the Seishin Kai Karate Union.

Contents

Introduction
Chapter One-Examining and Sword Servicing
The Sword; Kizu-flaws; File Marks; Tangs; Yakiba-temper lines; Formal Examining of the Katana; Cleaning
Chapter Two-Uniform Procedure
Hakama; Sageo
Chapter Three-Proper Sword Procedure
Carrying the Katana; Formal Bow or Kamiza; Siting in Place: Seiza; Sitting with Raised Knee: Kai-Hiza; Preparation for Kai-do Practice; Datto-Removing the Katana from the Obi; Taijo-Proacedure for Leaving the Practice Area
Chapter Four-Nukikata-Drawing of the Sword
Kata Number One, Ippon Me Mae
Kata Number Two, Nihon Me Ushiro (behind rear drawing)
Kata Number Three, Ukenagashi (warding off drawing)
Chapter Five-Seppuku (Abdomen Cutting)
Chapter Six-Iai-Hiza (sitting with raised knee)
Kata Number four, Tsuka-Ate (tsuka-Ate (tsuka striking)
Chapter Seven-Happo-no-Kamae (eight directions of cutting)
Happo-Giri
Chapter Eight-Iai-do Bujitsu
Chapter Nine-Standing Iai Kata
Kata Number Five, Kesagiri (scapular cut)
Chapter Ten-Morote-Zuki (double handed thrust)
Sanpogiri (three directonal cutting)
Chapter Eleven-Bunki of Iai-do
The Inner Working of Iai
Morote-suki Kata (Double-handed thrust)
Chapter Twelve-Sword Testing
Proper Hand Position
Human Body Testing
Chapter Thirteen-MuGai Ryu Iai Hyo-Do
Kata Number One, You-Seiza (useful)
Kata Number Two, Shin-Seiza (truce)
Kata Number Three, Tsuka Waza (handle technique
Kata Number Four, Yoko-Tsuka-Tomoe (side handle circle)
Kata Number Five, Te-Saya-Waza (hand saaber technique)
Kata Number Six, Muchi-no-Kimo-Shippo (lashing tail)
Kata Number Seven, Saya-Ushiro (Behind)
Kata Number Eight, Ten-Te (Heaven hands)
Chapter Fourteen-Kenjutsu Kata
Chapter Fifteen-Chushingura (The Story of the Loyal Forty-Seven Ronin)
'The Treasury of Loyal Retaineers'
References
Glossary… (mer)