The Katas

Author : Kenji Tokitsu
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594778183
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Katas written by Kenji Tokitsu and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-09-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The embodiment of the ancient knowledge that underlies the dedication-to-perfection philosophy of Japan • How mastering these specific movement sequences known as katas provides a way to deepen one’s martial arts practice spiritually • Explores the psychological and social importance of the katas in martial arts and Japanese society, including their role in seppuku (ritual suicide) • Includes many examples from the lives of famous masters, from the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi to 20th-century poet Yukio Mishima An essential part of the martial arts of Japan, such as sumo and karate, the katas are specific sequences of movement that originated during Sakoku, Japan’s period of closure to the outside world from 1633 until 1853. The dedication-to-perfection philosophy of the katas, ubiquitous in Japanese society, is vital to understanding the spiritual aspects of their martial arts as well as other traditional Japanese arts, such as flower arranging, chadō (tea ceremonies), and kabuki theater. With examples from the lives of famous masters, from legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi to 20th-century poet Yukio Mishima, this book explores the psychological and social importance of the katas, including their role in seppuku (ritual suicide), the student-master relationship, and gyo (the point at which the practitioner breaks the mold of the kata and begins to embody it). Looking at their origins in the warrior class and how this pursuit of perfection is ultimately a way to accept the power of death, the author explains how performing the katas transmits ancient knowledge much deeper than just technical movements, providing a way to deepen one’s martial arts practice spiritually.

Author : Paul Phillips
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1984593420
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Karate the True Kata written by Paul Phillips and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you own this book you will buying a piece of history. The katas date back to China nearly 1500 years ago. This book will give you the true meaning of the ancient katas and why the monks created them. But more important by studying this book your martial arts will develop to a greater level.

Author : Giles Hopkins
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
ISBN 13 : 1623172004
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate written by Giles Hopkins and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging timeworn conventions of karate training and revealing the original intent of classical kata—or forms—through detailed descriptions of self-defense applications known as bunkai, this is a crucial addition to any martial-arts library. Containing more than 265 photos, the book is divided into chapters that illuminate each of the ten classical kata of Goju-ryu. Drawing on more than forty years of experience in the martial arts, Giles Hopkins Sensei takes us on a journey into the Goju-ryu karate system, providing a principles-based method for analysis of kata practice. Arguing against the commonly held notion that kata techniques can have multiple interpretations, he insists that a kata cannot simply mean what the user wants it to mean, but contains specific martial principles that must be followed for it to work effectively. The step-by-step descriptions of the receiving, controlling or bridging, and finishing techniques contain in-depth analysis of commonly misunderstood aspects of kata. Each chapter concludes with an engaging anecdote from the author’s time in Okinawa, the birthplace of Goju-ryu, connecting it with the kata under discussion. Equally useful for the novice and for more advanced karate practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of kata and bunkai.

Author : Michael DeMarco, M.A. et al.
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
ISBN 13 : 189376513X
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Karata Kata: For the Transmission of High-Level Combative Skills, Vol. 1 written by Michael DeMarco, M.A. et al. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know the meaning of the word kata. Even to nonpractitioners it is a familiar karate practice. Plus, the word has long been incorporated into the English language. For this reason I choose to write the plural as “katas,” and not follow the Japanese tradition where “kata” can be both singular or plural. By doing this I’ve ruffled feathers already, since many hold such a sacred bond with the time and place where karate took shape. Trouble with one word? Now how about the whole Okinawan martial tradition as passed on through katas? A kata is much like a family jewel that has passed down through generations. It holds a significance that is difficult to decipher, and many dispute the meaning of every micromovement it contains. Who created it? What are the applications? Is kata practice outdated? Is there more than we can see and understand? You bet. It is precisely because of the confusion and misunderstandings regarding the place of kata in the karate tradition that we are thrilled to present a two-volume e-book on this subject. If katas are learning tools that pass down knowledge of a valued art, then the authors included in this anthology can certainly facilitate the learning process for all interested in karate. Each author has excellent experience in the field, having studied directly under masters, often on the largest island in the Ryukyu island chain. In addition to their long years of physical participation in the school of hard knocks, their depth of scholarly research into the encompassing culture allows their writings to illuminate many aspects of kata practice that normally go unnoticed. In our quest to better understand the full significance of kata practice, we must take a serious look at why old masters formulated the routines. How can kata practice better our health and promise to hone our self-defense skills? Each chapter in this anthology deals with the principles that guide kata practice. Hopefully the reading will reveal some of the secrets to improving techniques. As with other martial traditions, some insights cannot be shared through written word. Like good teachers, may the chapters here inspire you to look deeper into kata practice.

Author : Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al.
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1893765148
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Karate Kata: For the Transmission of High-Level Combative Skills, Vol. 2 written by Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-05 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know the meaning of the word kata. Even to nonpractitioners it is a familiar karate practice. Plus, the word has long been incorporated into the English language. For this reason I choose to write the plural as “katas,” and not follow the Japanese tradition where “kata” can be both singular or plural. By doing this I’ve ruffled feathers already, since many hold such a sacred bond with the time and place where karate took shape. Trouble with one word? Now how about the whole Okinawan martial tradition as passed on through katas? A kata is much like a family jewel that has passed down through generations. It holds a significance that is difficult to decipher, and many dispute the meaning of every micromovement it contains. Who created it? What are the applications? Is kata practice outdated? Is there more than we can see and understand? You bet. It is precisely because of the confusion and misunderstandings regarding the place of kata in the karate tradition that we are thrilled to present a two-volume e-book on this subject. If katas are learning tools that pass down knowledge of a valued art, then the authors included in this anthology can certainly facilitate the learning process for all interested in karate. Each author has excellent experience in the field, having studied directly under masters, often on the largest island in the Ryukyu island chain. In addition to their long years of physical participation in the school of hard knocks, their depth of scholarly research into the encompassing culture allows their writings to illuminate many aspects of kata practice that normally go unnoticed. In our quest to better understand the full significance of kata practice, we must take a serious look at why old masters formulated the routines. How can kata practice better our health and promise to hone our self-defense skills? Each chapter in this anthology deals with the principles that guide kata practice. Hopefully the reading will reveal some of the secrets to improving techniques. As with other martial traditions, some insights cannot be shared through written word. Like good teachers, may the chapters here inspire you to look deeper into kata practice.

Author : William John McConnell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kata Thermometer, Its Value and Defects written by William John McConnell and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Johannes Justus Rein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Industries of Japan written by Johannes Justus Rein and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher : Cultural-Insight Books
ISBN 13 : 1500935549
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kata Factor - Japan's Secret Weapon! written by Boye De Mente and published by Cultural-Insight Books. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kata [kah-tah], which translates as “form, process, way of doing things,” is the Rosetta stone of Japan's traditional culture – the key that unlocked both the mystery and the mystique associated with how the Japanese did business and conducted their personal and professional affairs. Expressed another way, kata were the cultural molds that created and controlled the traditional behavior of the Japanese and were the source of both their strengths and weaknesses. Still today all dealings in Japan are influenced by the kata that continue to influence the mindset and behavior of the Japanese, yet most foreigners are not aware that they exist. Knowledge of the kata strips away the cultural cloak hiding the Japanese from the outside world and reveals the essence of the famous Japanese Way. For foreigners to deal effectively with the Japanese – in both personal and business matters – they must know when and how to induce them to break the kata molds and behave in a non-Japanese way. Younger generations of Westernized Japanese break the molds until they go to work, then they must conform to the kata that remain in whatever company they join.

Author : Albrecht Weber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of Indian Literature written by Albrecht Weber and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Journal of Asian Martial Arts written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: