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Shotokan Kata up to black belt - Book for Kyu grades

Your compact reference guide for all Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt – with over 1,700 illustrations for quick review and focused improvement.

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Karateka who want to master their Kata confidently and have quick access for targeted review.

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This book helps you thoroughly master the sequences of all Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt. Detailed illustrations from three perspectives, clear graphics, and additional explanations make even challenging sections easy to understand. Whether you are practicing at home or preparing for exams – you can quickly look up any point and refresh your knowledge. Explanations of Japanese terms and a one-glance Kata overview provide further valuable orientation.

Scope of delivery

Book with all Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt:
Taikyoku shodan
Heian Shodan
Heian nidan
Heian Sandan
Heian Temple
Heian godan
Tekki Shodan
Bassai dai
Jion
Kanku dai
Empi
Hangetsu

Technische Daten

Author: Fiore Tartaglia
Publisher: Spectra Design and Publishing
Format: 17 x 24 cm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 108
ISBN: 978-3-937745-13-8
Original edition: First German edition | 2001
English edition: 2003
Item number: SKUBB
Additional information: Over 1,700 illustrations

Additional information

- Over 1,700 illustrations for maximum clarity

- Graphic representations of all techniques from three perspectives

- Additional explanations for complex Kata sections

- Simple explanation of Japanese terms through illustrations

- Compact overview of all included kata

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