The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate


The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate
The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate by Michael Clarke

Silver Winner – 2010 IP'S Living Now Award
1st Runner Up – 2010 Eric Hoffer Award
Endorsement - 2010 IP's Highlighted Title Award
Finalist – 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine
Finalist – 2010 USA Best Book Award

Hojo Undo means ‘supplementary training’, and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo, a practitioner cannot reach the profound strength levels required for a lifetime of karate training.

This book details how to construct and use many training tools; provides accurate mechanical drawings, comprehensive training methods, and an historical context to understand why Hojo Undo was created in ‘old’ Okinawa.

  • Warm up exercises
  • Detailed construction drawings
  • Build your own Hojo Undo tools!
  • Learn how to use the tools to develop devastating power
  • Link your increased power to fighting techniques
  • Hear what Okinawan Masters say about Hojo Undo training


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