The Purpose of Kata: When, Why, and for Whom Kata Forms Have Occurred in Okinawa
The primary aim of this research is to prove that the Kata forms were created for the self-defense of a weaker person against a stronger one. The materials and methods used for this research include a study of literature, old Chinese drawings, practical experience with Monku Jutsu, acupressure point...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sciendo
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Physical Culture and Sport: Studies and Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/pcssr-2017-0031 |
| Summary: | The primary aim of this research is to prove that the Kata forms were created for the self-defense of a weaker person against a stronger one. The materials and methods used for this research include a study of literature, old Chinese drawings, practical experience with Monku Jutsu, acupressure point fighting, history, Kata forms, anatomy, and body kinetics, as well as Chinese and modern philosophy. |
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| ISSN: | 1899-4849 |