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Essential Shotokan: The Companion Workbook, Vol. 1: Principles of Body Dynamics and Stances

by Edmond Otis & David Gomez

98 pages; Spiral coil; illustrated; catalogue #04-2757; ISBN 1-4120-4949-0; US$34.00, C$42.50, EUR27.62, £19.14 + PST

"I highly recommend the Companion Workbook for the Essential Shotokan Series . . . all levels of karateka will benefit greatly from this ingenious workbook." Randall G. Hassell, President, American JKA Karate Association

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About the Book

Edmond Otis, 7th Dan, demonstrates and narrates this instructive and dynamic DVD/VHS "how-to" series, clearly illustrating the relationship between karate's techniques, principles, and applications in a fresh and eye-opening way. Not theory, for theory's sake, but what every karate-ka needs to make their kata, bunkai, kumite, and self-defence more natural and effective!

The companion workbook is designed to emphasize all the key aspects, concepts, and principles demonstrated in the Essential Shotokan Series using a read-along, question and answer format, ideal for all levels of ability - beginner, intermediate, and advanced karate-ka!

By combining this workbook with the enclosed cuting edge, crystal-clear, multi-camera, digitally mastered DVD-video, this "How-To" series is surprising in its depth, clarity, and detail - it is unlike anything on the market today. No karate library is complete without it!

The DVD is included with the purchase of this workbook!

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About the Authors

Edmond Otis, 7th Dan
Chief Instructor & Chairman, American JKA Karate Association

Edmond Otis, American JKA Karate Association Chairman and Chief Instructor, is director of Martial Arts Studies at the University of California, Riverside, and is internationally known as a competitor, instructor, coach, and judge. He has practiced Shotokan karate since 1967. Otis is acclaimed for his innnovative and dynamic teaching style, and is considered by many to be one of the premier karate instructors of his generation. He has trained numerous individuals and teams to national and international championships, and travels extensively for the American JKA Karate Association, conducting seminars that focus in all aspects of karate practice.

David Gomez, 4th Dan
Associate Instructor, American JKA Karate Association

David Gomez is the Senior Instructor at the Georgia Karate Academy, Inc., in Watkinsville, Georgia, and an Adjunct Karate Instructor at the Gainesville College Oconee Campus of the Georgia State University system. He has practiced traditional JKA-style Shotokan karate since 1978. Sensei Gomez is an accomplished graphic artist, author, multimedia producer, and desktop publisher who primarily uses those talents to create karate-related educational books and multimedia.

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