The Kyoku Kata – Seven extraordinary kata, created by the karate genius Ichikawa Isao Hanshi (10th Dan) in the 1950s, form the core of this unique book. At just 28 years old, he developed forms at the Shudokan Dojo that, in the author's opinion, remain among the most impressive creations of modern karate.

Christian Bellina has been researching the Kyoku Kata for 40 years. In this work, he illuminates its origins, the changes it has undergone over the decades, the meaning of its name, and provides a comprehensive technical analysis. Numerous photographs illustrate all seven kata step by step.

The Kyoku Kata – and the presumed involvement of Toyama Kanken Sensei in its creation – not only give us an insight into the technical repertoire and martial arts philosophy of Ichikawa Hanshi, but also a direct connection to the teachings of Toyama Kanken.

A must-have for all serious karate practitioners – and a special gift to the students of Ichikawa Hanshi.

With a price of 62 euros, this work not only reflects the immense effort of well over a thousand hours of work, but also its exclusivity: It is published in a very small edition for true lovers of the Kyoku Kata, which makes the printing costs high and each copy all the more valuable.