Giles Hopkins: 3 books
The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate
The Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu Kata
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2018
Challenging timeworn conventions of karate training and revealing the original intent of classical kata—or forms—through detailed descriptions of self-defense applications known as bunkai, this is a crucial addition to any martial-arts library. Containing more than 265 photos, the book is divided...
Karate Kata Vol. 2
For the Transmission of High-Level Combative Skills
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2015
A kata is much like a family jewel that has passed down through generations. It holds a significance that is difficult to decipher, and many dispute the meaning of every micromovement it contains.
We are thrilled to present a two-volume e-book on this subject. If katas are learning...
Okinawan Martial Traditions, Vol. 3
Te, Tode, Karate, Karatedo, Kobudo
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2017
What would you like to obtain from your research and practice of an Okinawan martial art? For an academic, it would be to obtain historical and cultural facts and details. For a practitioner, it would be to gain expertise in the combative skills. If you’re interested...