Giles Hopkins

(Author)

The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate: The Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu KataPaperback, 6 February 2018

The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate: The Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu Kata
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Print Length
304 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Blue Snake Books
Date Published
6 Feb 2018
ISBN-10
1623171997
ISBN-13
9781623171995

Description

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.

Product Details

Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
6 February 2018
Dimensions:
22.61 x 15.24 x 2.03 cm
ISBN-10:
1623171997
ISBN-13:
9781623171995
Language:
English
Pages:
304
Weight:
453.59 gm