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Essential Shotokan Volume 1:
Principles of Body Dynamics and Stances – approx. 43 minutes
- Clearly demonstrates and teaches how the core principles of shotokan karate: focus, body dynamics, stance, breathing, posture, and timing, relate to the application of each and every basic karate technique.
- Illustrates key points, common errors and specific training methods for the development and use of each stance.
- Concludes each teaching sequence with a review and close-up of each stance in actual application.
Outline of Volume 1 - PDF
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Essential Shotokan Volume 2:
Punching and Blocking – approx. 78 minutes
- Teaches the relationship of timing and distance to the application of Punching and Blocking techniques. Punching
(tsuki) is Shotokan’s most versatile and frequently used technique. Blocking
(uke), both hard and soft, is the karate-ka’s first line of defense, when caught be surprise, or when fighting a more skilled opponent.
- Illustrates the key points and common mistakes associated with each punch and block.
- Demonstrates numerous, separate, beginner, intermediate and advanced level applications and training methods for each punch and block.
Outline of Volume 2 - PDF
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Essential Shotokan Volume 3:
Kicking and Striking – approx. 83 minutes
- Teaches the relationship of timing and distance to the application of Kicking and Striking techniques. Kicking (geri) increases distance and opportunity — it is fast, powerful, and effective against a wide range of targets. Striking (uchi) is used with the open and closed hand, and with the elbow — it is quick, strong, and surprising.
- Shows the key points and common mistakes associated with each kick and strike.
- Demonstrates numerous, separate, beginner, intermediate and advanced level applications and training methods for each kick and strike.
Outline of Volume 3 - PDF
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