Kata is Fighting: Unraveling the Mystery of Ryukyu-Okinawa Classical Kata

By Donald Hayhurst

A study of 53 Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate Kata Versions of various preservation societies have been researched to put together this book. The purpose is for the modern Karate practitioner to understand their own traditional forms and probable applications. Historical references from time honored masters are quoted and sound methods are presented to both code and decode Classical Kata of the Ryukyu Kingdom era through contemporary times. A congruent teachable syllabus can be created from the source material derived from the methods herein. It will create a value enriched syllabus for any karate instructor.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1716762731
• ISBN13: 9781716762734
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 2.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"