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Shotokan Katas vol. 1 : Heian Shodan in Daoist Eyes, Paperback / softback Book

Shotokan Katas vol. 1 : Heian Shodan in Daoist Eyes Paperback / softback

Part of the Shotokan Katas series

Paperback / softback

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My book contains grammatical mistakes, and for that I am deeply sorry. This is the first book in a series, which is intented to examine the links between Shotokan Karate and the three teachings - Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The book deals with Heian Shodan (aka Pinan Shodan) and the rest of the Heian Katas. We can learn a lot from the Chinese origins of Karate. Daoism (Taoism) in particular has been forgotten in modern times, as a tool for understanding Karate and improving it. There are very practical conclusions that we can come to, using Daoism. In order to achieve that, we must develop a deep understanding of the Heian family using Chinese philosophy. The book explains how Yin and Yang and the Five Elements (Wuxing) theories are connected to the Heians. We especially concentrate on the Wood Element, which is the element of Heian Shodan, and which has profound implications on the Kata. Topics from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are brought up, including the relations between the basic Katas and the organs and meridians. Then we turn to Emotional Karate, and observe the psychological benefit, that one could derive from our martial art. Karate can contribute to our mental well-being. And our state of mind, as proven, effects our body - including chronic pains. After understanding the distinguishing qualities of Heian Shodan, we can understand why it is a particularly good Kata for releasing a repressed anger. As for other issues: Some techniques are presented, in order to improve the Kata and our benefit from it. We also learn how other Katas may recuperate Heian Shodan. A mathematical formula of the five Heians is suggested, with an application to Heian Shodan's movements. Other Shotokan Katas are also mentioned - as well as specific Karate moves and stances. Finally, we warn about excessiveness, and explain how to prevent it. By the way, several interesting topics are discussed: the far and the relatively modern history of Karate and of other martial arts, our Karate ancestors and even Chinese and Japanese characters and words. In conclusion, although the book deals with Chines philosophy, it has many very applicable sides.

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