Exploring the Roots of Shotokan Karate Book by Masao Kagawa

“I decided to travel to Okinawa to meet with the foremost exponent of Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate-do because I wanted to see firsthand the roots of Shotokan.” (Masao Kagawa)

Contents:

Chapter 1 – Shotokan and Okinawa (Part 1)
-How are Shotokan and Okinawa Connected?
-Mr. Morinobu Maeshiro, Okinawa Prefecture Designated Intangible Cultural Property Holder
-Makiwara is Kind
- The “standard” for all standing

Chapter 2 – Shotokan and Okinawa (Part 2)
-Interview with Kiyoshi Tsuha, Vice President, Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karatedo Association
-Diversified Okinawan Karate
-Karate Goes Outward and Outward

Chapter 3 – Shotokan and Okinawa (Part 3)
-Interview with Kiyoshi Tsuha, Vice President, Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karatedo Association-Part 2
-Shotokan, not Shotokan Ryu
-Scenic Hometown Scenery
-‘Column’ How to stand the Shotokan
-Shurite Genealogy

Chapter 4 – Shoto 20 lessons, all explanations

Chapter 5 – What are the basics of karate-do?
-Column’ Ho-ltsu-Gan

Chapter 6 – Three Shotokan kata in which Kiba-dachi appears
-Heian Sandan
-Heian Godan
-Tekki Shodan

Appendix: Chronological Record of Japanese Karate-do focusing on Shotokan ryu style
Reference materials

About the Author:

Masao Kagawa is one of the best technicians and competitors to come out of the Japan Karate Association (JKA). A winner of numerous titles, he has developed into one of the best instructors in the world

104 pages

Language: English

BOK-116E