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Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt – Book for Kyu Grades | Volume 1

A clear reference work for all Shotokan kata up to black belt – ideal for learning, consolidating and repeating.

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Karateka who want to safely learn all Shotokan kata up to black belt and look it up at any time.

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This book will reliably guide you through all Shotokan kata up to the black belt examination. Whether you're preparing for an exam or want to refresh your skills, you'll find all the relevant techniques clearly explained and presented here.

Thanks to clear illustrations, accompanying graphics, and concise explanations, you can quickly and easily look up specific information without having to search for a long time. This book is the ideal support, especially if you haven't practiced a kata in a long time.

Kata covered:
Taikyoku shodan
Heian Shodan
Heian nidan
Heian Sandan
Heian Temple
Heian godan
Tekki Shodan
Bassai dai
Empi
Jion
Hangetsu
Kanku dai

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Technische Daten

Language: German
Format: 17 x 24 cm
Size: 112 pages
Material: Refined paperback
Binding: Thread stitching
Publisher: Spectra Design and Publishing
Author: Fiore Tartaglia
Item number: SKB11
Year of publication: December 2022 (13th edition)
ISBN: 978-3-945583-11-1
Original edition: 2000
Other information: Approx. 1800 drawings, cover with flaps and partial varnish, two-tone design

Additional information

- All techniques shown with three intermediate movements
- Clearly structured illustrations with all details
- Overview of all kata at a glance
- Additional explanations of difficult passages
- Japanese terms are explained using illustrations
- Robust workmanship – ideal for your sports bag

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