“I decided to travel to Okinawa to meet with the foremost exponent of Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate-do because I wanted to see firsthand the roots of Shotokan.” (Masao Kagawa)
Contents:
Chapter 1 – Shotokan and Okinawa (Part 1)
-How are Shotokan and Okinawa Connected?
-Mr. Morinobu Maeshiro, Okinawa Prefecture Designated Intangible Cultural Property Holder
-Makiwara is Kind
- The “standard” for all standing
Chapter 2 – Shotokan and Okinawa (Part 2)
-Interview with Kiyoshi Tsuha, Vice President, Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karatedo Association
-Diversified Okinawan Karate
-Karate Goes Outward and Outward
Chapter 3 – Shotokan and Okinawa (Part 3)
-Interview with Kiyoshi Tsuha, Vice President, Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karatedo Association-Part 2
-Shotokan, not Shotokan Ryu
-Scenic Hometown Scenery
-‘Column’ How to stand the Shotokan
-Shurite Genealogy
Chapter 4 – Shoto 20 lessons, all explanations
Chapter 5 – What are the basics of karate-do?
-Column’ Ho-ltsu-Gan
Chapter 6 – Three Shotokan kata in which Kiba-dachi appears
-Heian Sandan
-Heian Godan
-Tekki Shodan
Appendix: Chronological Record of Japanese Karate-do focusing on Shotokan ryu style
Reference materials
About the Author:
Masao Kagawa is one of the best technicians and competitors to come out of the Japan Karate Association (JKA). A winner of numerous titles, he has developed into one of the best instructors in the world
104 pages
Language: English
BOK-116E
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