Remembering the many movements that make up Katas is a challenge. Who hasn’t encountered two karate- kas wondering about the technique that follows a particular Kanku dai movement? Who isn’t sure when to deliver the Kiai? Who simply wants to know which are the official Katas of the Shotokan Karate? For these people, and everyone else, this cheat sheet is made for them. Available at any time in your gym bag, this book is more discreet than a smartphone and doesn’t require a network connection!
Featuring stroboscopic drawings like a slow-motion film, it allows you to analyze the different phases of each kata and find the correct way to practice. This book can’t replace a teacher, but it will definitely help you in your practice and allow you to fill in the blanks and memorize the sequences of the 27 Shotokan karate katas.
(1923-2014),10th dan, a pioneer of European karate, he was the very first karateka on the European conti- nent. His students included almost all of today’s experts. In 1972, while editing the first French karate magazine, he imagined a book designed like a film. He entrusted the drawings to his student and editor- in-chief, Roland Habersetzer.
Roland HABERSETZER
Roland HABERSETZER (1942-), 9th dan, is the most prolific author on martial arts, with over 80 works. Throughout his life, he kept a record of knowledge, figures, and events related to Martial Arts. This book is the fruit of this research.
Thierry PLEE
hierry PLEE (1961-), third son of Henry Plée, judo-jujitsu teacher and karate practitioner, is the founder of Éditions Budo, one of the first publishing house specialized in martial arts of the World. Born in the family dojo, the Karate Club de France, he practiced judo, karate, kendo and French cane under his father from the age of 5. In 1978, he specialized in judo and taught for 20 years. The restoration of this book, in 1977, was his first summer job before becoming an internationally renowned professional editor.
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