Steady Training describes the lessons, experiences and perspectives of a martial artist.
The story describes 30 years of training with eminent instructors offering insight on the 'old school' mindset; the outlook led to the approach of noncommercial, practical, combat effective methods.
The narrative points out little known key historical information
and includes stories of dangerous hard-earned lessons while working as a police officer. In addition, firsthand accounts of real-life streetfights.
Different styles and instructors receive noteworthy mention.
Highlighted are:
*Tomosaburo Okano and Kenkojuku Shotokan.
*Three of Okano's top men; T.Akuzawa, Toyotaro Miyazaki, K.Sugimoto.
*Ken Ogawa (Goju) a fierce fighter from Morio Higaonna's Yoyogi dojo.
*1979 AAU Nationals
*Ryobukai, Kiyoshi Yamazaki
*Kyokushinkai, Ashihara Karate, Enshin. The Sabaki Challenge.
*Chapter on South American dojos
*Police Academy self-defense training
*Police Patrol, City of Miami
*Self-defense street encounters.
Regardless of rank, or time training, martial artist will relate to many of the stories.
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