renketsu Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 http://www.trafford.com/4dcgi/view-item?item=4407 The third (and by far the best quality according to reviews) book by Dr Elmar Schmeisser about the 'lost' Channan katas which are supposedly where the Heians were created from (and possibly Kushanku/Kanku Dai). Anyone read the other two books he has done? Advanced Karate-do destroyed my mind but is full of invaluable info . Bunkai: Secrets of karate kata (Tekki series) is very infomative and opened my eyes to different ways of using the moves in the Tekki's... I like the 'Istanbul twist' move I have ordered the new book and from what I have heard it is excellent... Dr Schmeisser is a genious with bunkai and with these clear photos it should be easy to follow. Andy. Andy Wilkinson (Sandan)Renketsu Karate Club Senior Instructor(http://www.renketsu.org.uk)
aefibird Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 That sounds interesting. I've not heard of the Channans before - I think I might get that book. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
shotochem Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 I have both of Elmars books. The Advanced KD is great with a wealth of knowledge but it is certainly not light reading. The Bunkai book for the Tekki's is excellent, well explained and the illustrations made it easy to understand. I did not know he published his 3rd book. I think Ill check it out. Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime.
renketsu Posted May 4, 2004 Author Posted May 4, 2004 It's only just been published. Because its only a small outfit publishing the book, they only print the book once you have ordered it - quite cool getting a book made especially for you Andy. Andy Wilkinson (Sandan)Renketsu Karate Club Senior Instructor(http://www.renketsu.org.uk)
KSD Posted May 4, 2004 Posted May 4, 2004 'lost' Channan katas Where did they/he supposedly find this pray tell.
renketsu Posted May 5, 2004 Author Posted May 5, 2004 Erm... dunno - but I should be able to tell you when the book arrives I am not sure it was really lost... just not in the mainstream hence it being 'lost' not lost Andy. Andy Wilkinson (Sandan)Renketsu Karate Club Senior Instructor(http://www.renketsu.org.uk)
KTJWmark Posted May 5, 2004 Posted May 5, 2004 Erm... dunno - but I should be able to tell you when the book arrives I am not sure it was really lost... just not in the mainstream hence it being 'lost' not lost Andy. I think that once you have a chance to closely examine the book, and read the material that explains the kata origins, you will see how the Channan kata are inextricably linked to the Heian kata that come after. I should introduce myself for a moment here... My name is Mark Groenewold and I am the head of Usagi Press Japan, the publisher of Dr. Schmeisser's newest book. Working on this book, and really getting into the text and photos provided in Channan was very helpful for my own understanding of kata. It was a delight, and continues to challenge a lot of my own approach to kata. Hello again, Patrick. We have not been in touch for a little while. I forgot my old password so I created a new ID. Sorry about that. Anyway, if you would like to take a closer peek at the Channan PR material it is on my site. You can see the cover of Channan at http://www.karatethejapaneseway.com . Click on the information under the cover and you can see a bit more on the "side-car" site we whipped up for this book. Many thanks, Mark Karate The Japanese WayUsagi Press Japanhttp://www.karatethejapaneseway.com
aefibird Posted May 5, 2004 Posted May 5, 2004 Thanks for the info, Mark! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
shotochem Posted May 5, 2004 Posted May 5, 2004 Welcome back Mark, haven't seen you post since the demise of 24FC. Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime.
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