Chriscole Steven. Karate Kata Analysis: A Guide

EBM Publishing, 2019. — 98 p.If you practice Karate then you will be familiar with Kata. But what do you really know about them? Did you have any idea that your kata are like a database of the techniques of Karate? The trick is, knowing how to access the data?In this book, you will find the keys to unlocking your Kata. The information provided in this book is the culmination of many years of study and analysis, broken down in a simple and straightforward way so that you too can begin the process of discovering techniques that work in the real world; techniques that are part of the hidden treasure that is Karate.It doesn't matter which style you practice, the principles are the same for all Kata, because the principles are universal.In addition to the guide, Steve provides you with a number of worked examples from a basic kata to help you understand the process.
Filled with photos and diagrams, this book is a must read for anyone who has ever wondered "What's kata really all about?"