Kata is often called the mother of Karate. Bunkai is a kind of analysis (meaning, 'to disassemble') - a much neglected form of study within Karate.
These self-defense applications are what give the kata their true meaning and purpose. For the old masters, those of whom may have only practiced one or two kata their entire lives, the repetitions demanded of kata never became a burden because of the meaning, the bunkai. In thousands of schools around the world today, the various kata of Karate are taught and practiced. Unfortunately, not many know, or care to teach, the bunkai, referring to them a mysterious 'secrets.' In Shihan Te: The Bunkai of Kata, these "secrets" are revealed.
- Useful for all styles of Karate.
- The key to understanding Karate...and yourself!
- Discover the rich history and deeper meaning of the Martial Arts.
Kata is often called the mother of Karate. Bunkai is a kind of analysis (meaning, 'to disassemble') - a much neglected form of study within Karate.
These self-defense applications are what give the kata their true meaning and purpose. For the old masters, those of whom may have only practiced one or two kata their entire lives, the repetitions demanded of kata never became a burden because of the meaning, the bunkai. In thousands of schools around the world today, the various kata of Karate are taught and practiced. Unfortunately, not many know, or care to teach, the bunkai, referring to them a mysterious 'secrets.' In Shihan Te: The Bunkai of Kata, these "secrets" are revealed.
- Useful for all styles of Karate.
- The key to understanding Karate...and yourself!
- Discover the rich history and deeper meaning of the Martial Arts.
Shihan Te: The Bunkai of Kata
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781886969889 |
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Publisher: | YMAA Publication Center |
Publication date: | 05/01/2002 |
Pages: | 180 |
Product dimensions: | 7.25(w) x 9.38(h) x (d) |