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The Way of Kata
Lawrence A. Kane
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Description for The Way of Kata
Paperback. readers will learn 15 general principles for uncovering the self-defense applications from their kata. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 634.
The Principles for Understanding Kata are Largely Unknown - Until Now The ancient masters developed kata, or "formal exercises," as fault-tolerant methods to preserve their unique, combat-proven fighting systems. Unfortunately, they deployed a two-track system of instruction where an 'outer circle' of students unknowingly received modified forms with critical details or important principles omitted. Only the select 'inner circle' that had gained a master's trust and respect would be taught okuden waza, the powerful hidden applications of kata. The theory of deciphering kata applications (kaisai no genri) was once a great mystery revealed only to trusted disciples of the ancient ... Read more
The Principles for Understanding Kata are Largely Unknown - Until Now The ancient masters developed kata, or "formal exercises," as fault-tolerant methods to preserve their unique, combat-proven fighting systems. Unfortunately, they deployed a two-track system of instruction where an 'outer circle' of students unknowingly received modified forms with critical details or important principles omitted. Only the select 'inner circle' that had gained a master's trust and respect would be taught okuden waza, the powerful hidden applications of kata. The theory of deciphering kata applications (kaisai no genri) was once a great mystery revealed only to trusted disciples of the ancient ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
YMAA Publication Center United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Number of Pages
310
Place of Publication
MA, United States
ISBN
9781594390586
SKU
V9781594390586
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About Lawrence A. Kane
Lawrence A. Kane is the author of Surviving Armed Assaults and Martial Arts Instruction, as well as co-author of The Way of Kata and The Way to Black Belt. He has also published numerous articles about teaching, martial arts, and countervailing force. Over the last 30 years he has studied and taught a wide variety of martial arts including Goju ... Read more
Reviews for The Way of Kata
"..absolute must for any serious practioner..."
Philip Starr, Inside Kung Fu Hall of Fame Member, founder of Yiliquan "...bridges the gap between form and application..."
Loren W. Christensen "...brings meaningful information to today's martial artists."
Martina Sprague, martial arts instructor, author "This book is a pioneering step..."
Sgt. Rory Miller "This superb book is essential reading..." ... Read more
Philip Starr, Inside Kung Fu Hall of Fame Member, founder of Yiliquan "...bridges the gap between form and application..."
Loren W. Christensen "...brings meaningful information to today's martial artists."
Martina Sprague, martial arts instructor, author "This book is a pioneering step..."
Sgt. Rory Miller "This superb book is essential reading..." ... Read more