The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate: The Essence of the

The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate: The Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu Kata

Challenging timeworn conventions of karate training and revealing the original intent of classical kataâ€”or formsâ€”through detailed descriptions of self-defense applications known as bunkai, this is a crucial addition to any martial-arts library. Containing more than 265 photos, the book is divided into chapters that illuminate each of the ten classical kata of Goju-ryu.
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Drawing on more than forty years of experience in the martial arts, Giles Hopkins Sensei takes us on a journey into the Goju-ryu karate system, providing a principles-based method for analysis of kata practice. Arguing against the commonly held notion that kata techniques can have multiple interpretations, he insists that a kata cannot simply mean what the user wants it to mean, but contains specific martial principles that must be followed for it to work effectively.
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The step-by-step descriptions of the receiving, controlling or bridging, and finishing techniques contain in-depth analysis of commonly misunderstood aspects of kata. Each chapter concludes with an engaging anecdote from the authorâ€™s time in Okinawa, the birthplace of Goju-ryu, connecting it with the kata under discussion. Equally useful for the novice and for more advanced karate practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of kata and bunkai.
Country USA
Brand North Atlantic Books
Manufacturer Blue Snake Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781623171995
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2018-02-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781623171995

Country	USA
Brand	North Atlantic Books
Manufacturer	Blue Snake Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781623171995
Color	Tan
ReleaseDate	2018-02-06
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781623171995

The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate: The Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu Kata

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