Have you ever wondered about martial art practices? Why some of those bizarre postures are used? Particularly in regard to the practice of Forms or Kata, there are many parts of Karate practice that are mis-understood. This book looks at the Heian series of kata, taught to coloured belts and black b...

Have you ever wondered about martial art practices? Why some of those bizarre postures are used? Particularly in regard to the practice of Forms or Kata, there are many parts of Karate practice that are mis-understood. This book looks at the Heian series of kata, taught to coloured belts and black belts the world over, and clarifies the use and application to the movements that are taught. For those who wish to know why they do what they do, and for those who seek a deeper understanding of their karate.