Through mastery of the various kata forms, the karate practitioner can develop not only physically but also mentally and spiritually. In this comprehensive new book, renowned karate master Hirokazu ...

The martial arts training was focused on forms (kata) practice using Shotokan's "Heian Shodan" (equivalent to "Pinan Nidan" in many other systems like Yuishinkai, Wado-ryu, etc.) ...

Competing against athletes from across the country, Zoya Khan, Bailey Shimp and Josie Shimp secured a sixth-place national finish for their dojo among 29 schools represented. The ...

A 17-year-old high school senior from Cleveland has been officially selected to represent the United States at the World ...

Sensei Gabi, founder of HAITO Karate and a respected figure in the martial arts community, remarked, "Each kata performed at the tournament is a narrative of the karateka’s journey and dedication.

Spain's Sandra Sanchez, known as the "queen of kata", won karate's maiden gold medal on Thursday, defeating perennial rival and hometown favourite Kiyou Shimizu in the sport's historic debut at ...

Some 3,000 dynamic illustrations accompany the author's explanations, making this the most extensive compendium of karate's various kata in English. This book will be a welcome addition to the ...