Karate - Beneath The Surface: Emotional Content of Kata

The lessons we learn through training increase our compassion as we teach our juniors, who are themselves suffering through the training. Kata is essentially a combat based energy management system. He earned his second-degree black belt in Traditional Okinawan GoJu-Ryu Karate and a first-degree black belt in Okinawan Kobudo from Master Seikichi Toguchi, a first-generation student of the founder of GoJu-Ryu, Grand Master Chojun Miyagi, in 1980. By passing through the various Kata of the system, a student gradually progresses through physical, emotional and spiritual states that ultimately provide a roadmap to becoming a fearless and compassionate human being; a person who can give freely, because he can fight and is not afraid of losing anything, including his life.The rigorous training Martial Artists suffer through, as we learn to fight by mastering the Kata, elevates our character as we overcome our physical, emotional and spiritual limitations. Packed with first-hand accounts, it will cause those who read it to question the true purpose of kata within their own karate practice." - Garry Lever - Jissokan Goju RyuAbout the Author:Roy Kenneth Kamen has studied Karate since 1965. It takes many years to master all of the intricate movements and fighting strategies contained in t

"Karate: Beneath The Surface is a work of uncommon honesty and self-discovery. Rather, it is a personal narrative about a spiritual path of Kata that is transformative - growth gained, not by infusing new principles or concepts, but rather, by uncovering sacred elements that have been within each of us from our beginnings."- Gary Gabelhouse - Karate Student, World Explorer, Published Author"This is an extremely honest account of one man's journey through karate, and the discoveries he has found along the way. Packed with first-hand

and Mrs. Mr. Mr. Kamen Entertainment Group has won over 140 top industry awards and produced over 30,000 radio, television, movie, music and live theater productions. He earned his second degree black belt in Traditional Okinawan GoJu-Ryu Karate and a first degree black belt in Okinawan Kobudo from Master Seikichi Toguchi, a first-generation stud

"Katamoving zen" according to Sb Herman. The insight into the heart of kata resonates.and I will never approach kata with the same mind again. The idea of developing and understanding where I am in Katamoving zen The insight into the heart of kata resonates.and I will never approach kata with the same mind again. The idea of developing and understanding where I am in 3 dimensional space is an eye opener.and I will be mindful and alert in this regardThe cherry on top is incorporating emotion a true game changerI started karate (IOGKF) at age 59 after be. dimensional space is an eye opener.and I will be mindful and alert in this regardThe cherry on top is incorporating emotion a true game changerI started karate (IOGKF) at age 59 after be. Gary Gabelhouse said This book is not so much a "How To" as much as it is a chronicle of one man's love affair with Karate. Kamen causes us to stretch our collective minds with regard to how we see our Karate Kata. This book is not so much a "How To" as much as it is a chronicle of one man's love affair with Karate. Its honesty and passion pervades this book that reads like a travelogue of our own personal journeys down the path of Budo.. I personally enjoy hearing others people affair with karate and what it A very honest and personal journey that feels very familiar and at the same time provides new insights and perspective to kata and our beloved art.After many years we may feel very familiar with what we practice, but we forget that there are many walking the way and as pilgrims we may stop and chat, share our experiences and learn from each ot