Shukokai Karate Kata - Paperback

by David Alexander (Author)

Shukokai is a popular and modern style of Karate which encompasses a vast range of kata which train one in self-defence.This Book is a catalogue of all the kata in Shukokai up to and including Shodan grade {Black belt}.This book includes:100s of illustrations Unique Shukokai karate fighting combinations 1-10Common Japanese karate terminologyBrief History outline of each kataKata technique analysis pages listing each and every stance and strike/blockPinan Shodan (peaceful first degree) Pinan Nidan (peaceful second degree)Pinan Sandan (peaceful Third degree)Pinan Yondan (peaceful Fourth degree)Pinan Godan (peaceful Fifth degree)Matsukaze (pine tree wind form)Juroku-no (16 hands form)Ji'in (inverted mercy form)Rohai (vision of a crane/heron form)Ananku (peace from the south form)Saifa (to smash and tear form)Bassai Dai (to storm a fortress form) Seienchin (to supress the retreat form)