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Drawing from the bubishiThis blog is for everyone who focuses on Kumite techniques, as well as Kata Bunkai.
Thoughts, ideas, references, analysis and drills.

This blog is also dedicated to the research and study of old-school Karate and Kobudo, including the history, origins, evolution and tactical application theories. Anyone with interest in Karate and Kobudo can interact on this free and non-political page.

Practical applications of the Pinan Kata

This book deals with the five Pinan Kata created by Itosu Anko. All five Kata will be reviewed systematically concerning the individual techniques, subsequently; each Kata will be shown with examples for its practical use for self-defence purposes.

Amazon.com: Okinawan Karate: Practical applications of the Pinan Kata

Saxo.dk: Okinawan Karate: Practical applications of the Pinan Kata

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