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.
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| ISBN: | 9781568364827 |
| Publication date: | 25th January 2013 |
| Author: | Gichin Funakoshi |
| Publisher: | Kodansha Books an imprint of Penguin Random House Group |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Genres: |
Martial arts |