Long awaited re-publishing of Master Angi Uezu's Isshin Ryu Encyclopedia
This classic masterpiece has been out of print for almost 20 years. It has recently been seen selling on EBay for almost $100. It is now available to you at a special price.
This book contains all the requirements and katas an Isshin Ryu karate student will need to start their martial arts journey. Expertly demonstrated by Isshin Ryu Grandmaster Angi Uezu, now a 10th dan, this manual covers:
Isshin Ryu karate history
Philosophy
15 Upper Body Basics
15 Lower Body Basics
Seisan kata
Seiunchin kata
Naihanchi kata
Kata applications
Self Defense against punches, grabs and weapon attacks
Sparring techniques
And much more!
This book, now wire bound for easy reference, will become an important addition to your martial arts library.
Learn from the best! Grandmaster Angi Uezu's book will show you all the skills you need to know to progress from a beginner to green belt level in Isshin Ryu karate.
Book 1 - Beginner to Green belt will be available in January 2006
Cover price - $34.95 plus shipping and handling To order individual copies, go the store on this website, then go to media. Sale price till April 30th, 2010 - only $24.95 - save $10!
Wholesale pricing available contact Matt Dorsey at rochestermaa@aol.com or 585-475-9250
IMPORTANT NEWS! Recently re-discovered photos of Grandmaster Angi Uezu performing all of the other Isshin Ryu karate and kobudo katas are currently being compiled into follow-up books to complete the series that was originally planned.
Sensei Matt Dorsey is working with Grandmaster Angi Uezu to produce these books and they will be available in the future.
The photos have been uncovered after 20 years in storage and show Grandmaster Uezu at his physical peak. There is no better source for learning authentic Isshin Ryu karate than from the son-in-law and longest training student of the founder of Isshin Ryu, Tatsuo Shimabuku.
Book 2 - Green belt to Brown belt Wansu kata, Chinto kata, Sanchin kata, Bo techniques, Tokumine no kun bo kata, self defense and more.
Book 3 - Brown Belt to 1st Degree Black Belt Kusanku kata, Sunsu Kata, Urashi bo kata, Chatan yara no sai kata, bo vs. bo kata, history and more
Book 4 - 1st degree Black Belt to 2nd degree Black Belt Kusanku sai kata, bo vs. sai kumite kata, Shi shi no kun no dai bo kata, history, philosophy and more.
Check back in to this website for updates on the release of future volumes.