Bunkai of Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt – Book for Kyu Grades | Volume 3

A practical reference work for all Shotokan kata up to black belt – with a clear focus on application in bunkai.

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This book will help you better understand the application of kata up to black belt level and deepen your karate skills. It shows you realistic defensive options based on familiar movement sequences—reduced to the essentials: the final stances of the techniques.

This book not only serves as a review, but also as inspiration for your own interpretations. In addition to Volumes 1 and 2, which focus on the complete kata, this book focuses on the practical implementation of the techniques.

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

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- Over 1700 precise drawings
- Detailed illustrations even for difficult applications
- Overview of all kata at a glance
- Additional text passages to explain complex movements
- Japanese terms clearly explained with the help of illustrations
- Robust workmanship – ideal for your sports bag

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