The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide to Deciphering Martial Applications Book by Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder Shawn Williams Owari Yagyu twisting strikes

Owari Yagyu twisting strikes

With an exceptional level of skill second to none

In October 1972

an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system

SPEED IS THE MOST IMPORTANT asset a fighter can have

The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide to Deciphering Martial Applications Book by Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder Shawn Williams Owari Yagyu twisting strikesThe Principles for Understanding Kata are Largely Unknown Until Now The ancient masters developed kata, or "formal exercises," as fault tolerant methods to preserve their unique, combat proven fighting systems. Unfortunately, they deployed a two track system of instruction where an 'outer circle' of students unknowingly received modified forms with critical details or important principles omitted. Only the select 'inner circle' that had gained a