Intermediate Shotokan Karate: Unravelling the Brown and the First Black Belt Kata - Softcover

The kata form an integral part of the karate training syllabus and act as templates through which the vast range of different moves can be practised, developed and perfected. This volume provides instruction in the intermediate kata required for grading from 3rd kyu through to 1st dan black belt. The kata covered are Tekki Shodan, Basai Dai, Ji'in, Jion, Jitte, Kanku Dai and Enpi. These kata are also a mandatory part of the black belt syllabus going forward through the higher dan grades. Alongside each kata, selected physical selected physical applications [bunkai] are provided for some of the moves to provide a more in-depth understanding.

Ashley Croft is a fifth dan in Shotokan Karate and fourth dan in Ao Denkou Jitsu. He has trained with some of the top instructors in the world and has studied in China under the instruction of a Master from the renowned Shaolin Temple. Ashley has taught karate for over eighteen years and has successfully instructed many students, from beginners through to those at black-belt level. He is currently the chief instructor of the Chiltern Karate Association. Resident - Bedfordshire