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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text

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' See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 1036g
  • Dimensions: 191 x 265mm
  • Publication Date: 25 Jan 2013
  • Publisher: Kodansha America Inc
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781568364827

About Chris BartonGichin FunakoshiJoey Spiotto

GICHIN FUNAKOSHI is one of karate's great masters. Born in Shuri Okinawa Prefecture 1868 he studied Karate-do from childhood and organized the the first public demonstrations. As president of the Okinawa Association for the Spirit of Martial Arts he was chosen to demonstrate karate at the First National Athletic Exhibition in Tokyo in 1922. This led to the introduction of the ancient martial art to the rest of Japan and subsequently to the rest of the world. At the urging of friends and officials he remained in Tokyo and the development of the way of karate owes much to his teaching writings and introduction of new forms. In his later years he was president of Shotokai of which he was a founder. He emphasized always the spiritual aspects of Karate-do and it is significant that through his influence the Chinese characters for karate were changed from Chinese hand to empty hand.

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