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Jukendo and Tankendo Kata - by Baptiste Tavernier (Hardcover)

Jukendo and Tankendo Kata - by  Baptiste Tavernier (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book contains detailed explanations of all of the kata of the All Japan Jukendo Federation, supplemented with comprehensive photography of all the important points.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The ultimate purpose of practicing <em>kata</em> is to gain an understanding of the essence of jukendo and tankendo. The <em>kata</em> combines the basic technical components of jukendo and tankendo in set forms with a fixed order. Through <em>kata</em> one can train one's spirit, posture and attitude; learn combinations of techniques and how to judge <em>maai</em>; understand the different thrusting, striking and cutting opportunities; learn to evaluate <em>irimi-seitai</em> possibilities; acquire precise techniques and experience the exquisiteness of <em>zanshin</em>.</p><p>Jukendo and tankendo <em>kata</em> were created in order to teach proper etiquette, posture, grip, footwork, use of internal energy, breathing, opportunities, vigilance, and offence and defence patterns. By studying <em>kata</em>, one will be able to improve posture, correct technical flaws, acquire proper thrusting and striking actions, accurately judge interval, and understand the concept of taking the initiative. The practitioners movement will become sharper and faster, a more dignified attitude will be nurture, a stronger spirit will manifest, and the eyes will become more piercing and alert.</p><p>This book contains detailed explanations of all of the <em>kata</em> of the All Japan Jukendo Federation, supplemented with comprehensive photography of all the important points.</p>

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