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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8153
EAN: 9784770030900
ISBN: 4770030908
Label: Kodansha International
Manufacturer: Kodansha International
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: January 02, 2010
Publisher: Kodansha International
Studio: Kodansha International
Features:- ISBN13: 9784770030900
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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The martial art of karate can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or gender, and can be undertaken at any time during a person's life. Embraced by people the world over, this traditional Japanese art continues to hold universal appeal. Among the most important aspects of karate practice are the kata, patterns of movement that are carefully choreographed and arranged in sequences.
With Karate: The Complete Kata, Hirokazu Kanazawa, the foremost figure in the karate world today and a disciple of Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate, offers the definitive work on the subject. Kanazawa explains all the key kata in great detail; and his text is accompanied by thousands of photographs. He also goes into some of the other more difficult aspects of karate, including steps, breathing techniques, and pressure points. Kata need to be practiced regularly on an individual basis, and this book is written with such training in mind. From the beginner to the most advanced practitioner, anyone interested in this revered martial art will want to add Kanazawa's book to his or her library.
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In short, this book features the detailed description of all Shotokan Karate Katas, made by Kencho Kanazawa. A must-have reference for all practitioners.
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This book is one of two books that I now own that illustrate pure traditonal Shotokan Karate Katas. It has served me well, in the short time that I have owned it, as an invaluable reference. It is not only well illustrated with hundreds of photos but also details the origins of the 27 Shotokan Katas. This is a must have book for all serious Shotokan stylist or any martial artist.
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Just what you would come to expect from one of the all time greats in Japanese Shotokan karate, a large (hard back) 240 page book packed with hundreds of small black & white detailed photos & explanations of all the 26 kata in the Shotokan canon.
Each move & many of the intermediate moves are explained in full detail under the pictures.
One nice little surprise for ALL Shotokan Karate-ka is a new (for me anyway - it's actually very old) kata called Koryu Gankaku or (Gankaku ... Read More
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