Tatsuya Naka’s Discovering Karate-do 電子書籍版
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Karate gained global attention following its inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021)， though it had already enjoyed widespread popularity， with an estimated 130 million practitioners worldwide. For Japan， the birthplace of karate， this recognition is a profound honor. The author deeply respects the early pioneers of all karate styles who， soon after World War II， spread karate internationally， relying solely on their skills.For over half of each year， the author has traveled abroad to teach karate. Through this experience， he observed that many overseas practitioners are drawn not merely to karate as a sport but to karate-do-the traditional Japanese martial path. Their interest in kata and the spiritual essence of karate reflects a deep commitment， often leading to lifelong practice. This has helped karate take firm root in countries around the world.The author began karate at the age of 13 with Wado-ryu， later transitioning to Shotokan-ryu. Throughout his journey， he trained in various kumite styles， including JKA’s ippon-shobu， the Japan Karate Federation’s now-obsolete sanbon-shobu， and protector kumite. After university， he became a kenshu-sei (JKA HQ instructor trainee)， ultimately pursuing karate professionally and taking on the role of lead instructor at the JKA headquarters.His growth has been shaped not only by rigorous practice but also through interactions with diverse students and instructors across the globe. These experiences have gradually transformed his understanding of karate techniques， body mechanics， and mental focus.He also participated in a budo-themed movie， gaining insights into the real-world practicality of karate through the filming of realistic combat scenes-something less apparent in routine dojo training.In recent years， the author has had valuable encounters with teachers from other karate styles， as well as practitioners of other budo and Chinese martial arts. These meetings continually inspire him and affirm the boundless potential for growth through mutual learning.Now approaching the age of 58(as of writing)， he remains committed to daily training and research. His belief is that continuous growth， even at this stage in life， is a hallmark of Japanese Budo. His personal motto-“Learn， Train， and Grow to Be Better”-guides his practice and his relationships with others who share this mindset.As globalization accelerates， the author hopes to introduce more people to the beauty and depth of budo karate， rooted in Japanese culture and traditional values. This book reflects his insights， accumulated experiences， and training philosophy， and is offered in the hope that it will serve as a meaningful guide to readers on their own karate journey.The AuthorTatsuya Naka (born May 29， 1964， in Koishikawa， Tokyo) is a renowned practitioner and instructor of Shotokan Karate， holding the rank of 7th Dan， certified by the Japan Karate Association (JKA). He began practicing Wado-ryu Karate at the age of 13 and further honed his skills in the karate clubs of Meguro High School and Takushoku University. After graduation， he completed the JKA’s 28th Instructor Training Program and now serves as a senior instructor at the JKA Headquarters Dojo.Mr. Naka views karate not merely as a sport aimed at winning， but as a “way of cultivating the mind and body through daily training.” He seeks to embody karate as a modern martial art， emphasizing the importance of traditional kata while also studying other martial disciplines such as Okinawan Karate， Chinese martial arts， and boxing. Through this diverse exploration， he pursues the essence of budo - including unconscious human reflexes， principles of movement， breathing， and shifting of the body’s center of gravity.Through his appearances in films and YouTube programs， as well as seminars held around the world， he continues to share and promote the true spirit of karate-do.
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