Nineteen kata ("forms") of karate-the art of self-defense without weapons-are presented here in complete detail.
Fully illustrated demonstrations by the translator cover not only every technique of the kata but also the fundamentals and applications: how to make a fist; the correct form of the open hand; preliminary training in blocking, striking and k.
They are the ones selected by the great Master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give comprehensive training in Karate-do, the way of karate.
Nineteen kata ("forms") of karate-the art of self-defense without weapons-are presented here in complete detail