The item you selected is unavailable, but we found something similar.

Picture 1 of 1

Stock photo

Katas The Meaning behind the Movements by Kenji Tokitsu 9781594773488 - Picture 1 of 1

The Katas: The Meaning behind the Movements by Kenji Tokitsu (Paperback, 2010)

Be the first towrite a review.

wordery_specialist (595592)
98.9% positive Feedback

Price:

£14.99

Free postage

Estimated delivery Sat, 11 May - Thu, 16 May

Returns:

30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage.

Condition:

New

Katas The Meaning behind the Movements by Kenji Tokitsu 9781594773488 (Paperback, 2010) Delivery UK delivery is usually within 5 to 7 working days. International delivery varies by country, please see the Wordery store help page for details.

View all details

All listings for this product

item 1 Katas; The Meaning Behind the Movements, Kenji Tokitsu
£11.00
Free postage
item 2 The Katas by Kenji Tokitsu
£14.99
Free postage
item 3 Katas The Meaning behind the Movements by Kenji Tokitsu 9781594773488
£14.99
Free postage
item 4 The Katas: The Meaning behind the Movements by Kenji Tokitsu (English) Paperback
£18.49
Free postage

About this product

Product Information

The embodiment of the ancient knowledge that underlies the dedication-to-perfection philosophy of Japan * How mastering these specific movement sequences known as katas provides a way to deepen one's martial arts practice spiritually * Explores the psychological and social importance of the katas in martial arts and Japanese society, including their role in seppuku (ritual suicide) * Includes many examples from the lives of famous masters, from the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi to 20th-century poet Yukio Mishima An essential part of the martial arts of Japan, such as sumo and karate, the katas are specific sequences of movement that originated during Sakoku, Japan's period of closure to the outside world from 1633 until 1853. The dedication-to-perfection philosophy of the katas, ubiquitous in Japanese society, is vital to understanding the spiritual aspects of their martial arts as well as other traditional Japanese arts, such as flower arranging, chado (tea ceremonies), and kabuki theater. With examples from the lives of famous masters, from legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi to 20th-century poet Yukio Mishima, this book explores the psychological and social importance of the katas, including their role in seppuku (ritual suicide), the student-master relationship, and gyo (the point at which the practitioner breaks the mold of the kata and begins to embody it). Looking at their origins in the warrior class and how this pursuit of perfection is ultimately a way to accept the power of death, the author explains how performing the katas transmits ancient knowledge much deeper than just technical movements, providing a way to deepen one's martial arts practice spiritually.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear Factory AND Company
ISBN-13
9781594773488
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92928396

Product Key Features

Book Title
The Katas: the Meaning Behind the Movements
Author
Kenji Tokitsu
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
192 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
318g

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Kenji Tokitsu
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States

Best-selling in Books

See all

Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best-selling in Books

The Concise 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene (Paperback, 2002)
4.7 out of 5 stars based on 77 product ratings
£4.80 New
£3.99 Used
Atomic Habits by James Clear (Hardcover, 2018)
4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 product ratings
£4.90 New
---- Used
The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk (Paperback, 2015)
4.9 out of 5 stars based on 118 product ratings
£7.00 New
£5.99 Used
The Official Highway Code (Paperback, 2022)
4.8 out of 5 stars based on 99 product ratings
£4.77 New
£3.52 Used
IET On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) Electrical Regulations (2022, Paperback)
5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 product ratings
£25.50 New
£20.14 Used
Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish: A Creative and Proven Approach by Margarita Madrigal (Paperback, 1989)
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 product ratings
£19.82 New
£17.98 Used
The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime by MJ DeMarco (Paperback, 2011)
5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 product ratings
£12.91 New
---- Used

Save on Books

Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Books

Atomic Habits An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and B...fast shipping
£4.97
Trending at £6.59
IET Wiring Regulations, Eighteenth Edition Amendment 2, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022
£72.00
Trending at £79.17
The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of..ES
£7.00
Trending at £7.47
The Fast 800 Treats Recipe Book by Dr Clare Bailey; Kathryn Bruton; Dr Michael M
£12.99
Trending at £15.26
Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing: 4 (Electrical Regulations) - NEW BOOK
£26.00
Trending at £26.95
A4 Colouring books ANIMALS BIRDS BUTTERFLIES UNDER WATER 4 Designs Anti Stress
£2.99
Trending at £4.35

Shop by category

Picture 1 of 1

The Katas: The Meaning behind the Movements by Kenji Tokitsu (Paperback, 2010)

All listings for this product

item 1 Katas; The Meaning Behind the Movements, Kenji Tokitsu

item 2 The Katas by Kenji Tokitsu

item 3 Katas The Meaning behind the Movements by Kenji Tokitsu 9781594773488

item 4 The Katas: The Meaning behind the Movements by Kenji Tokitsu (English) Paperback

About this product

Product Information

Product Identifiers

Product Key Features

Dimensions

Additional Product Features

Best-selling in Books

The Concise 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene (Paperback, 2002)

Atomic Habits by James Clear (Hardcover, 2018)

The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk (Paperback, 2015)

The Official Highway Code (Paperback, 2022)

IET On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) Electrical Regulations (2022, Paperback)

Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish: A Creative and Proven Approach by Margarita Madrigal (Paperback, 1989)

The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime by MJ DeMarco (Paperback, 2011)

Save on Books

Atomic Habits An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and B...fast shipping

IET Wiring Regulations, Eighteenth Edition Amendment 2, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022

The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of..ES

The Fast 800 Treats Recipe Book by Dr Clare Bailey; Kathryn Bruton; Dr Michael M

Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing: 4 (Electrical Regulations) - NEW BOOK

A4 Colouring books ANIMALS BIRDS BUTTERFLIES UNDER WATER 4 Designs Anti Stress

You may also like

2010s Non-Fiction Paperback Fiction & Books

2010-Now Publication Year Paperback Maps & Atlases in English

Wales Paperbacks

Michelin Paperbacks

Collins Paperbacks

Paperback Vintage Paperback Antiquarian & Collectable Books in English