{"title":"Hermann Bayer","description":"\u003cp\u003eHermann Bayer offers a compelling exploration of martial arts, delving deeply into the techniques and philosophy of karate. His works provide detailed analysis suited for practitioners and enthusiasts seeking to understand the authentic elements of this discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced at the intersection of \u003cem\u003eSports\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e, Bayer's books shed light on the practical and historical aspects of combat sports, enriching readers' appreciation of karate beyond physical training alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"analysis-of-genuine-karate-by-hermann-bayer-9781594398438","title":"Analysis of Genuine Karate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine karate is an Okinawan martial art for self-defence; its ongoing globalisation has jeopardised its inherent effectiveness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe changes made to karate in mainland Japan and in America have altered karate so intrinsically that it can no longer claim to be genuine karate.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Hermann Bayer, Ph.D., examines how Japan re-interpreted Okinawan karate to create its own unique style of karate-do, and how Japanese and American changes resulted in a modern karate-sport business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePractitioners of karate are often confused, misguided, and even led to believe that karate is just karate—this is far from the truth. Practitioners need a clear understanding of what their training can offer them. This can only be achieved by understanding karate's \u003ci\u003etrue purpose\u003c\/i\u003e and by discerning misconceptions from facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOkinawan karate's \"principle of never changing kata\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKarate as an Okinawan cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSocio-cultural arguments to preserve Okinawa karate-as is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJapan—the karate reproducing country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKarate or Karate-do?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe business of karate, karate-do, and karate-sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScientific proof of a peaceful karate mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe laws of physics reveal weaknesses when kata are changed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantially researched work makes a compelling case for the socio-cultural and historic arguments to conserve genuine Okinawan karate. Supported by historical facts, scientific analysis, and public records, Dr. Bayer reveals, for all to see, the complex evolution of karate and the unsettled claims made upon it by the various stakeholders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848368771308,"sku":"9781594398438","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18432933482755.jpg?v=1758974740"},{"product_id":"analysis-of-genuine-karate-2-by-hermann-bayer-9781594399244","title":"Analysis of Genuine Karate 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnalysis of Genuine Karate 2\u003c\/i\u003e by Hermann Bayer explores the origins and evolution of Okinawan Karate. Initially developed as a fighting tool, genuine Okinawan Karate stands in contrast to non-Okinawan styles, which are often created for different purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Bayer's compelling work will captivate karate practitioners, scholars, and anyone interested in Asian martial arts and its culture. He provides substantial evidence on how Karate was used to prepare Japan for total war, how it was transformed into a globally recognised, Japanized Karate-Do, and how the transition into athletic showmanship diluted its original unity and distinctiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author advocates for Karate-Jutsu as an authentic Okinawan martial art. He details how influences from India (speculated) and China (proven) were assimilated, and explains the social mechanism that elevated this local fighting art to a national symbol. Initially a moral code-neutral tool like a weapon, martial arts, including Karate, are often misconceived today as inherently non-violent. However, moral guidelines were developed separately from the art itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA contemporary \"back to the roots\" Karate-Jutsu movement is gaining momentum, countering the industrialization of Karate-Do. This movement seeks to reintegrate neglected elements of Karate-Jutsu back into Karate-Do, thereby bringing Japanized versions closer to their martial origins while preserving pure Karate-Jutsu as a reference point through dedicated curation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOkinawa is the birthplace of Karate-Jutsu and Japan is the birthplace of Bu-Jutsu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow Karate and Budo were used for Japan's war preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSenpai seniority was the social mechanism to integrate Karate into Japan's martial arts tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsequences of an ancient fighting art being turned into athletic showmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn Sports-Karate there is no more Kata in Kumite, and no more Kumite in Kata either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe modern misconception of avoiding a fight by all means.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe path toward mastery in Karate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensei correct your errors and blunders; you have to correct mistakes yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eToday's Karate-Jutsu movement is the counterculture to Karate-Do's industrialization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKarate's market structure in the 21st century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595670536428,"sku":"9781594399244","price":64.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781594399244-analysis-of-genuine-karate-2.jpg?v=1777900412"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/hermann-bayer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}