Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text

by Gichin Funakoshi

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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'… (more)

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cjparker | May 28, 2009 |

I've had this book for over 30 years and it's been a long time since I stopped practicing karate. But it was an excellent book that mixed inspiring words with pictures and instructions on kata and kumite. It certainly helped that we used to practice once or twice a year with Ohshima-san and his senior students and unclear elements were usually made clear then. (

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kameshaiyer | May 22, 2008 |

Funakoshi wrote this book at the request of his students. Though I do not study Shotokan Katartedo I feel it is an excellent text book for students of Shotokan and shoud be in every martial artist library regardless of style. Having a collection of kata's from differing styles can only help to increase the understanding of your own style and methods. (

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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'

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