Karate: The Complete Kata by Hirokazu Kanazawa (Hardcover, 2013)

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ISBN-13: 9781568365176, 978-1568365176. Embraced by people the world over, this traditional Japanese art continues to hold universal appeal. Kata need to be practiced regularly on an individual basis, and this book is written with such training in mind.

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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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PublisherKodansha America, INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781568365176
eBay Product ID (ePID)176558772

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Book TitleKarate: the Complete Kata
AuthorHirokazu Kanazawa
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
GenreSports
Number of Pages239 Pages

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Item Height267mm
Item Width200mm
Item Weight832g

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Title_AuthorHirokazu Kanazawa
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States

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  • Detailed explanation of all shotokan katas

    Great, detailed explanation of all the core shotokan katas. The pictures are on the small side, but that is the only real criticism. RIP Sensei Kanazawa.

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  • Shodan, now to learn kata at its best.

    A practically three dimensional illustrations of the twenty seven kata of the Okinawain Shotokan style of karate-do from the master of the last six or more decades. Excellent.

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  • Invaluable compendium of Kata

    Very good guide for shotokan karate exponents

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  • The book is in excellent condition and it arrives on time.

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