Many of the kata performed today in Shotokan Karate were created centuries ago by the pioneering karate masters as a means of practicing and remembering the myriad of basic techniques that made up their style. The kata are of vital significance as they provide a vehicle for understanding and developing skill in performing these techniques.
Many of the kata performed today in Shotokan Karate were created centuries ago by the pioneering karate masters as a means of practicing and rememberi...
This volume provides instruction in the intermediate kata required for grading from third kyu through to first dan black belt. The kata covered are: tekki shodan, basai dai, ji'in, jion, jitte, kanku dai and enpi. The book also presents some physical applications (bunkai) of the kata.
This volume provides instruction in the intermediate kata required for grading from third kyu through to first dan black belt. The kata covered are: t...
