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  • Published: 1 July 2017
  • ISBN: 9781568364674
  • Imprint: Kodansha USA
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: $35.00

Best Karate, Vol.8

Gankaku, Jion



The three kata in this volume are on the Japan Karate Association recommended list and are notable for the sticklike use of the arms--Jitte, the circular movements of hands and feet coordinated with breathing--Hangetsu, and easy, agile movements, combined into continuous techniques--Empi.

  • Published: 1 July 2017
  • ISBN: 9781568364674
  • Imprint: Kodansha USA
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: $35.00

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Praise for Best Karate, Vol.8

"This new series will be eagerly sought by the many Shotokan students." —Library Journal