Kata and Kumite for Karate

by Chris Thompson

Three areas of karate are covered in this training 1) Combination techniques (renraku waza). Through the use of these techniques, you will be able to deliver a relentless attack to your opponent; 2) Paired techniques (yakusoku kumite). By practicing pre-arranged sparring techniques, you develop the ability to react to any situation in free sparring. These techniques provide you with the physical means to succeed in kumite, and they develop the necessary mental concentration skills as well; 3) Kata. This volume demonstrates Bassai, Wanshu, Ji'in, Rohai and Useishi kata.

128 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1996

About the author

Chris Thompson is the Artistic Director of St Martins: The Victorian Centre for Youth Arts. A writer and director of many plays for young performers and young audiences, he has also written two feature films and is a regular reviewer of youth literature for Viewpoint magazine and youth theatre for Lowdown magazine. Chris was a member of the Writers' Jury for the 1993 Australian Film Institute Awards. He is currently working with author Geoffrey McSkimming on a stage adaptation of Cairo Jim on the Trail to ChaCha Muchos. His first short story 'The Passing of Aunty Erl' was published in the anthology 'Family: A Collection of Short Stories'.