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

Description: Challenging timeworn conventions of karate training and revealing the original intent of classical kata—or forms—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.
 
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.
 
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 author’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.

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Book Title: KATA and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate : the Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu KATA

Item Length: 8.9in

Item Height: 0.8in

Item Width: 6in

Author: Giles Hopkins

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Topic: Martial Arts & Self-Defense

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Publication Year: 2018

Genre: Sports & Recreation

Item Weight: 17.1 Oz

Number of Pages: 304 Pages

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