{"title":"Andrea Guarelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrea Guarelli’s works delve into the rich traditions of martial arts, offering in-depth exploration and practical insights. Readers can expect detailed studies on disciplines such as \u003cem\u003eOkinawan Kobudo\u003c\/em\u003e, blending historical context with techniques that honour ancient practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts and practitioners alike, Guarelli’s books illuminate the physical and cultural aspects of martial sports, inviting a deeper appreciation of this enduring form of combat and self-discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"okinawan-kobudo-by-andrea-guarelli-9781634504843","title":"Okinawan Kobudo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan's Ryukyu archipelago was the birthplace of two methods of self-defence now practised worldwide: Okinawan Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu, known as Okinawan Kobudo. Kobudo is the study of weapons adapted from the tools of farming and fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOkinawan Kobudo\u003c\/i\u003e reveals, for the first time through print and photographs, the rich history and techniques of this most prestigious martial art known worldwide as Matayoshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea Guarelli traces the history of Matayoshi Kobudo, explores the background of each weapon, and demonstrates the form and technique of practice through rare photos, many of which the author took while a student of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei (1921–1997).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports. Whether it's books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts. This includes books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47558972768492,"sku":"9781634504843","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781634504843-okinawan-kobudo.jpg?v=1776924960"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrea-guarelli.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}