Karate: The Complete Kata

by Hirokazu Kanazawa

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781568365176
Publisher:	Kodansha USA
Publication date:	06/07/2013
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Hirokazu Kanazawa founded the Shotokan Karate-do International Federation of 1979. He is also the author of Black Belt Karate and Karate Fighting Techniques, published by Kodansha International.

Table of Contents

Foreword 11

Heian (Pinan) 14

Heian Shodan (Heian No. 1) 15

Heian Nidan (Heian No. 2) 21

Heian Sandan (Heian No. 3) 27

Heian Yondan (Heian No. 4) 34

Heian Godan (Heian No. 5) 40

Tekki Shodan 47

Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan 53

Tekki Nidan 54

Tekki Sandan 58

Bassai Dai 63

Bassai Sho 72

Kanku Dai 80

Kanku Sho 92

Jion 103

Jiin 113

Empi 120

Jitte 128

Hangetsu (Seishan) 135

Gankaku (Chinto) 144

Chinte 153

Sochin 163

Meikyo (Rohai) 170

Nijushiho 177

Unsu 185

Wankan 199

Gojushiho Dai 203

Gojushiho Sho 215

Koryu Gankaku (Gankaku Sho) 225

Glossary of Japanese karate terms 235