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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8153
EAN: 9780870111907
ISBN: 0870111906
Label: Kodansha International
Manufacturer: Kodansha International
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: May 15, 1973
Publisher: Kodansha International
Studio: Kodansha International
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Nineteen kata ("forms") of karate-the art of self-defense without weapons-are presented here in complete detail. They are the ones selected by the great master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give comprehensive training in Karate-do, the way of karate.
Fully illustrated demonstrations by the translator cover not only every technique of the kata but also the fundamentals and applications: how to make a fist; the correct form of the open hand; preliminary training in blocking, striking and kicking; the seven stances; and sparring.
The author presents, besides kata that he himself originated, beginning and advanced kata from both the Shorei school and the Shorin school, the former remarkable for their forcefulness and development of strength, the latter characterized by their gracefulness and lightning swiftness.
This book, the most comprehensive and authoritative ever published, was being revised by the author shortly before his death in 1957, at the age of eighty-eight, and is translated for the first time. Through his advice on both practical and spiritual aspects of training, the master guides the student from techniques to the Way of karate. Complementing the English edition are illustrations of National Treasures from Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji temples in Nara and Master Funakoshi's calligraphy.
Karate, whose value for the well-rounded development of strength, coordination and agility is scientifically validated, can be practiced at any time and in any place, for any length of time, by men and women of all ages, and requires no special equipment. It also fosters the development of spiritual qualities: courage, courtesy, integrity, humility and self-control.
Gichin Funakoshi's karate books, the first published in 1922, are landmarks, for the development of this martial art in Okinawa was shrouded in secrecy, and almost no records of its early history, dating back more than a thousand years to the Shao-lin Temple in Hunan Province, China, exist. Karate-do Kyohan is a book that lives up to its title: it is in truth the master text for karate instruction at all levels and in all aspects of technique and character development.
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excellent reference for the student of shotokan karate. photo progression of katas. my sensei recommended this book. it arrived quickly after ordering and in excellent condition.
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The fundamental text for most Okinawan Karate styles. If you are serious about karate, then you already have a copy. If you don't have a copy, then get one.
This is the 19 kata of Funakoshi's style. There are no Bunkai provided (or it would be 10 volumes) but it is the earliest text that shows the proper execution of all kata before they were 'corrected' by modern 'masters'. Kata are an often misunderstood part of karate-do, but they represent the core teachings of a style. Kata are ... Read More
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This master text was completed by Master Funakoshi about a year before his death April 26, 1967. Since the original text was in Japanese, a request was made by the family for Tsutomu Ohshima to translate this book into English. This book contains the original nineteen kata of the Shotokan system. Most of the techniques and all the katas are demonstrated by Master Ohshima. However, there are also some old photos of Master Funakoshi demonstrating techniques. This hardcover first edition came out ... Read More
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This book is a great source of information to anyone studying shotokan karate. It is well written and laid out and very informative.
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Good book. Kata shown for very classial.. however... most schools and JKA do nto follow these standards.
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