Karatedo Kata Taikan

Master Sakagami Ryusho received instruction directly from Master Mabuni Kenwa, the founder of Shito-ryu, and was awarded his third instructor's license. The legendary masterpiece, "Karate-do Kata Daikan," compiles all of the karate techniques passed down by Master Sakagami Ryusho into a single volume. Under the supervision of Master Sakagami Ryusho, his young son, Master Sakagami Sadaaki (current President of the Japan Itosu-kai), demonstrated the techniques. At the time, the detailed explanations, making full use of sequential photographs, were acclaimed as a groundbreaking karate tradition book. This miraculous book completely covers all the techniques directly taught by Master Mabuni Kenwa. Examining the Origins and History of Karate Karatedo Kata Kata Names and Types Interpretation of Kata Important Points of Kata Training Pinan Shodan/Nidan/Sandan/Yondan/Godan Jitte/Jion/Jiin Bassai Dai/Sho Naifanchin Shodan/Nidan/Sandan Kusanku Dai/Sho/ShihoKusanku Rohai Shodan/Nidan/Sandan Wanshu Chinto Chintei Gojushiho Wankan Matsumora no Rohai Matsumura no Seisan Matsumura no Bassai Ishimine no Bassai Sochin Niseishi Unshu Sanchin Saifa Seienchin Shisochin Seisan Seipai Suparinpei Aoyagi Postscript Important Reference Works Index