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Shotokan, literally, the house of pine waves, is a school of karate, reflecting the style of the initial students (including his son, Yoshitaka) of master Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957). Gichin Funakoshi was the man who 'officially' brought karate from Okinawa to mainland Japan, although Kenwa Mabuni, Motobu Choki and other Okinawans were actively teaching karate in Japan prior to this point. "Shoto" was the pen name Gichin Funakoshi used in his poetry, which means "pine waves", while "kan" means house. Hence "shotokan" was the name of the hall where he trained his students.
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Shotokan's Secret: The Hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fighting Origins
by Bruce Clayton
Learn how the hard-style karate that became shotokan took shape in 19th century Okinawa as an embattled king with an unarmed force of bodyguards faced an armed invasion from overseas. In this new 328-page book, author Bruce D. Clayton, Ph.D., uses rare sketches, footnoted historical research, archival lithographs, period photographs and contemporary technique demonstrations to reveal shotokan’s deadly intent and propose modern practical applications of such knowledge. Achieve a new level of theoretical understanding and fighting ability by learning Shotokan’s Secret for yourself!
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The Shotokan Karate Handbook : Beginner to Black Belt
by Gursharan Sahota
This book is by far the easiest shotokan karate book that I have used. Each section is easy to follow with well illustrated diagrams and photographs. It is easy to train away from the dojo using this book as it has a simple step by step approach, especially the kata section, No excuses for not continuing your training..even on holiday. Great for beginners and advanced karateka alike, this book goes with me wherever I travel.
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Shotokan Karate Kata Vol. 1
by Joachim Grupp
The Kata are the backbone of Karate. Continually practising them allows the whole spectrum of possibilities contained in Karate to be revealed. The Kata consist of a fascinating multitude of techniques, which permit defence in close contact as well as at medium and long distance with your partner. Situations where the Kata can be applied are comprehensively explained in this book. Additionally, the special features of any Karate style are expressed through the Kata. The Kata contained in this book have their roots in the Shotokan Karate style. The book aims to assist in understanding them better, to get to know the situations when they can be applied, and how to improve them in the daily training routine as well as in grading tests and competitions. 17 Kata are presented in detail using the Bunkai method: Heian 1 to Heian 5, Tekki 1 - the basic Kata up to the Brown Belt; Tekki 2 and Tekki 3; Bassai-Dai, Empi, Jion, Hangetsu and Kanku-Dai - the first of the Master Kata; Bassai-Sho and Nijushiho, Gojushiho, Gojushiho-Dai - advanced Master Kata.
Joachim Grupp was born in Stuttgart in 1959 and has been practising Karate since 1976. He holds a 4th Dan in Shotokan Karate and he is the leader of a Karate Club in Berlin. His book "Shotokan Karate - Kihon-Kumite-Kata" has already been published successfully by Meyer & Meyer Sport
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Shotokan Karate Kata, Vol. 2
by Joachim Grupp
This book is useful for advanced Shotokan Karateka. Plenty of step by step and application pictures cover 9 Katas. Jitte, Meikyo, Unsu, Wankan, Sochin, Chinte, Kanku-sho, Ji'in and Gankaku. Shotokan Karate Kata Vol.2 gives good basis to learning new Katas but doesn't replace work done in the dojo.
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Shotokan Karate: Kihon, Kumite, Kata
by Joachim Grupp
To become proficient at any form of martial arts you have to understand and study the basic movements, sparring techniques, and forms. In "Shotokan Karate: Kihon-Kumite-Kata" author Joachim Grupp not only goes over these in detail but also covers the history of Shotokan Karate, Karate demands and characteristics, training techniques and etiquette, and the skill grading system. With this basis on which to build he then starts at page 37 covering the stances, sparring, and forms. This section is well written and easy to follow along with the descriptions so that you can perform the same actions. In addition to the writing there are sequences of photographs so you can visually see what is supposed to be happening as you go through the movements. Joachim Grupp has done a fine job of getting just the right number of photographs into the text. There are not so many that it makes the book excessively long and three or four pictures are used to illustrate a simple movement but there are enough pictures that you don't get lost trying to figure out how he went from one movement to the next. This is a recommended book for anyone interested in Shotokan Karate and provides an excellent reference for anyone practicing the techniques.
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Shotokan Karate: 5th Kyu to Black Belt
by Sensei K. Enoeda
In classical karate, the student proceeds through a syllabus of kata (prearranged sequences of defensive and offensive techniques), basic techniques, and kumite (sparring practice).
The Japan Karate Association syllabus is set out, in substantial part, in this book and its companion volume. The author is an instructor of the highest level of authority in the world of Shotokan Karate.
While no book can substitute for regular training with a competent instructor, this book and its companion represent a remarkable reference work, and contain a large amount of information of the highest quality.
This book and its companion are excellent references for the experienced karate student, and will help the student maintain correct technique. For the beginning student of karate, the book provides a map showing the territory the student will cover over the first years of instruction, and shows the quality of technique that can be attained with correct instruction and serious application.
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The Beginner's Guide to Shotokan Karate: Beginner to Black Belt
by John Van Weenen
This is a comprehensive handbook on shotokan karate useful for all skill levels. Topics covered include basic techniques, kata (formal exercise), sparring, self-defense for men and women, basic karate etiquette, grading, weight training for martial artists and many other areas. The author is one of Europe's highest ranking black belts.
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Essential Shotokan: The Companion Workbook, Body Dynamics And Stances
by David Gomez, Edmond Otis
Edmond Otis, 7th Dan, demonstrates and narrates this instructive and dynamic DVD/VHS "how-to" series, clearly illustrating the relationship between karate's techniques, principles, and applications in a fresh and eye-opening way. Not theory, for theory's sake, but what every karate-ka needs to make their kata, bunkai, kumite, and self-defence more natural and effective!
The companion workbook is designed to emphasize all the key aspects, concepts, and principles demonstrated in the Essential Shotokan Series using a read-along, question and answer format, ideal for all levels of ability - beginner, intermediate, and advanced karate-ka!
By combining this workbook with the enclosed cuting edge, crystal-clear, multi-camera, digitally mastered DVD-video, this "How-To" series is surprising in its depth, clarity, and detail - it is unlike anything on the market today. No karate library is complete without it!
The DVD is included with the purchase of this workbook!
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SHOTOKAN KARATE
by Ashley Croft
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The Advanced Shotokan Karate Handbook
by Gursharan Sahota
The photographs of kata and kumite are excellent. The application of kata are also well-illustrated. The major failing of the book is that it relies too heavily on the pictures with little or no explanation. A good intermediate or advanced student will benefit but only with careful analysis. The section on kumite techniques is unique in that many combinations are presented which are not a normal part of JKA karate. I recommend this book to any who are interested in a good technical manual and who are not mentally restricted to karatedo from previous teachings.
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25 Shoto-Kan Kata
by Shojiro Sugiyama
What is Kata?
A kata is a series of defensive and offensive moves against imaginary attacks from different directions. Also, a kata includes many moves for physical exercise and for connection to subsequent moves rather than for actual application.
Why practice Kata?
Because of the tension of fighting, it is difficult to maintain tranquility in order to examine and understand the details of techniques during sparring. Therefore, Kata are made for studying the details of the external movements.
Why this Kata book?
1. All movements are illustrated by drawing insted of photographs. Therefore, you can understand the movements more clearly.
2. The drawings employ a three dimensional perspective and use compass points for easy orientation.
3. To complete the learning of each Kata, the rhythm and timing of movements are clearly described.
4. For clear understanding, step by step explanations accompany each diagram.
Note: Instructions provided in English, Spanish and Japanese.
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