Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi
Muso Gonnosuke's Journey In the world of martial arts, tales spin around legendary figures like Miyamoto Musashi. Yet, there's a twist in the narrative – Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi, an intriguing ...
Practical Kata Applications
Explore the rich realm of Okinawan kata with these captivating books. They offer comprehensive insights into the execution of the individual techniques within the kata and suggestions for their practical application for self-defense (bunkai), along with a collection of thought-provoking articles. These books provide an essential journey for martial arts enthusiasts into the world of Okinawan kata.
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Taikyoku Kata
Gichin Funakoshi and his son Yoshitaka “Gigo” Funakoshi, are said to be the creator of the Taikyoku Katas around 1935-40. Some claim that Shigeru Egami and Hironishi Genshin also were ...
Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi
Muso Gonnosuke's Journey In the world of martial arts, tales spin around legendary figures like Miyamoto Musashi. Yet, there's a twist in the narrative – Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi, an intriguing ...
Tiě Shā Zhǎng (Iron Palm Training)
In traditional Chinese martial arts, Tiě Shā Zhǎng (鐵沙掌, 鐵砂掌, or 鐵絲掌), also known as Tie Shou Gong (铁手功), toughens both hands and legs. Despite the different terms, they all ...