About this title: The basics of sai anatomy, history, and technique are presented in this critically acclaimed vintage text that demonstrates a variety of warm-up, gripping, handling, flipping, striking, blocking, and sparring techniques - as well as footwork, stances, and combinations - through detailed photographic sequences and illustrations. The author's clear and concise explanations foster an understanding of the weapon as an extension of the body, making this a perfect book for the new martial artist or for the veteran seeking to expand his or her repertoire.
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Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN-13:9780897500104ISBN:0897500105
Description: Very Good. 0897500105 Overall good condition with clean text and good binding unless otherwise noted. Most items ship within 24 hours. read more
Description: Light surface wear. A few tiny edge dings and small minor creases. Covers gripping, flipping, stances, blocks, karate and sai, foot movements, combinations and sparring. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
Date Published: 8/1/1974
ISBN-13:9780897500104ISBN:0897500105
Description: New. 0897500105 New & Unread Book Not Remainder Marked-May Have Slight Handling Wear From Bookstore Shelf-Instock For Immediate Shipping. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
Date Published: 1974-08-01
ISBN-13:9780897500104ISBN:0897500105
Description: Like New. Thin soft back book like New * Unmarked*Ships securely* [blk]All merchandise is fully guaranteed* Buy from a professional company that cares about your satisfaction*G. read more
Description: Soft Cover, Near Fine; 5.75 x 8.75 inches; 160 pgs., Interior clean, no markings; ISBN: 0897500105; Keywords: Martial Arts, Sai. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
Date Published: 8/1/1974
ISBN-13:9780897500104ISBN:0897500105
Description: Fine. 0897500105 Not a used book-Anew & unread copy that may have minor creases /scuffs or small tears or missing dustjacket-Stock NOW FAST Secure Packaging & Delivery. read more
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. FINE-/Trade pb. History and use of the Japanese sword-like Sai for karate defense. Fully illustrated with photo lessons. Excellent condition, no marks, straight, bright. 1974, O'Hara trade pb, 160 pp. read more
Description: Demura, Funio., OHara Pub., Inc., 1976, c1974, 4th printing, stiff wrapps, vg, 160 pps, B & W illus., 8 3/4' x 6', 'Fifth-dan Fumio Demura, a former champion of Japan, brings his limitless knowledge of weapons to bear on this volume...' $7.50. read more
Edition: Twenty First Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Black Belt Communications Inc, Valencia, California, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1974
ISBN-13:9780897500104ISBN:0897500105
Description: Good Plus Plus. No Jacket. 8 3/4 X 5 3/4. Pages are tight, bright & clean. Binding very firm and straight. Front cover creased, edges and corners good-. If needed for reference, research, analysis, application or just enjoyment this is the one, a satisfying copy. Copiously illustrated with instructional figure drawings. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Ohara Publications, Incorporated., Los Angeles
Date Published: 1974
Description: First printing in trade paperback. 160 pp. Photographs. Barest hint of shelfwear otherwise, tiny nick to top of spine, name on FFEP. Very Good. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Black Belt Communications Inc
Date Published: 1974-06-01
ISBN-13:9780897500104ISBN:0897500105
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780897500104. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: BLACK BELT COMMUNICATIONS Country = UNITED STATES
Date Published: 1974
ISBN-13:9780897500104ISBN:0897500105
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 160 pages. Describes the basics of sai anatomy, history, and technique. this book demonstrates a variety of warm-up, gripping, handling, flipping, striking, blocking, and sparring techniques-as well as footwork, stances, and combinations-through photographic sequences and illustrations. it is suitable for both a fresh martial artist and a veteran. b/w photos (Paperback) read more
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