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ISBN-13
9781623171995
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ISBN
9781623171995
Book Title
KATA and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate : the Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu KATA
Item Length
8.9in
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Year
2018
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.8in
Author
Giles Hopkins
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Topic
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
17.1 Oz
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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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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Publisher
North Atlantic Books
ISBN-10
1623171997
ISBN-13
9781623171995
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Book Title
KATA and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate : the Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu KATA
Author
Giles Hopkins
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
17.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gv1114.3.H66 2018
Copyright Date
2018
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2017-028006
Illustrated
Yes

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  • Great perspective and info!

    Giles Hopkins does an excellent job of sharing knowledge from the go ju ryu perspective. A very knowledgeable source that is reliable in it's content.

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  • Great book

    Very well written and worth reading. If your a Goju Ryu practitioner I recommend it for beginners like me.

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