Hojo Undo


216 pages, 150 bw photographs, 160 illustrations	The Art of Hojo Undo Hojo undo means 'supplemental training equipment' for traditional martial artists. This book comprehensively details how to construct and use the most popular martial arts training tools of Okinawa. The value of hojo undo is that the strength building exercises are linked to the motion of the fighting techniques of karate; this is the kind of information many practitioners need to have in order to make sense of where karate's devastating power comes from. Construct and use the most common martial arts training tools of Karate. Make sense of where Karate’s devastating power comes from. First book in over twenty years to systematically present these traditional power Training tools to today’s Karate practitioners.
	$45

	Table of contents 1 Introduction 15 Karate Beyond Okinawa 16 2 Preparation Exercises 21 About Junbi Undo 21 Junbi Undo Preparation Exercises 22 3 Lifting Tools 29 Makiagi – Wrist Roller 29 Chiishi – Strength Stones 30 Single Handle Chiishi 32 Double Handle Chiishi 34 Nigiri Gami – Gripping Jars 37 Tan – Barbell 41 Ishisashi – Stone Lock 44 Kongoken – Large Iron Ring 48 Tetsu Geta – Iron sandal 51 4 Impact Tools 53 Makiwara – Striking Post 53 Tou – Bamboo Bundle 58 Jari Bako – Sand Box 60 Ude Kitae – Pounding Post 63 Kakite Bikei – Blocking Post 65 5 Body Conditioning Exercises 68 Ude Tanren – Two-Person Conditioning Exercises 68 Ippon Uke Barai – One-Step Blocking Practice 69 Sandan Uke Barai – Three-Step Blocking Practice 69 Wrist Rotation 70 6 Auxiliary Exercises 71 Hojo Undo Exercises Without Tools 71 Push-Ups 71 Cat Stretch 72 Sit-Up and Punch 72 Drop and Thrust 73 Resistance Punching 73 Leg Resistance 73 Body Catch and Push 74 Heavy Squats 74 Leg Lift and Push 74 Stand-Ups 75 Fireman’s Lift and Squat 75 Back Lift and Stretch 75 7 Other Tools and Methods 76 8 Comments on Hojo undo from Okinawan Karate Masters 79 A Last Word 81

Endorsements: • Tetsuhiro Hokama, 10th Dan, “Top Ten Martial Artists” – Discovery’s The Learning Channel • Hiroshi Akamine, Kaicho, 8th Dan, President Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai, Okinawa • Patrick McCarthy, 8th Dan, author The original Shinseidokan dojo in Perth, Western Australia.	In this book, Mike Clarke has captured the secret of traditional karate power. As an Okinawan it makes me proud that Mike has taken the time to introduce to theworld the essence of traditional karate. I hope that this book is well received byeveryone throughout the karate world. Kinjo Tsuneo, Kyoshi 8th Dan. Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate So Honbu, Jundokan I want to offer my congratulations to Mr. Michael Clarke on the publication of his new book. Mr. Clarke loves Okinawa and has come to Okinawa many times for karate training and to learn more about karate’s history by continuing his own research. His detailed understanding of Okinawan culture is the reason this book can be written because it is about hojo undo, and this comes from our karate tradition. Hokama Tetsuhiro,Kaisho 10th Dan. International Goju-ryu Kenshi-Kai Karatedo-Kobudo Association I recommend this text based on the quality of Michael’s work with us on kobudo. I am sure it will be a valuable asset for learning how the tools are used as an extension of training the body and hardening resolve through strict application of effort and technique. Akamine Hiroshi, 8th Dan. President Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai. Tomigusuku, Okinawa
The author with his teacher Eiichi Miyazato (1922–1999), headmaster of the Jundokan dojo, in central Okinawa, 1992.	About the Author: Michael Clarke, kyoshi, 7th degree black belt. He is the author of 3 books and a regular contributor to U.K. and Australian martial arts magazines. Michael Clarke resides in Tasmania Australia. Michael Clarke practises Goju-ryu karate, an ancient martial art originating from Okinawa. With 30 years experience under his belt, Michael Clarke is now a mentor in his own right. His backyard shed has been converted into a traditional Okinawan dojo. Michael Clarke has transformed from an aggressive and violent teenager to a mentor helping others to find a sense of purpose and balance in their lives. Michael Clarke runs the Australian branch headquarters for Goju-Ryu karate in Launceston.

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