kata
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The blog as a book
Karate’s history is richer and more complex than popular narratives often suggest. Based on this blog, Investigations into the history of karate (Lulu, 2025) brings together a diverse collection of essays that explore the art’s overlooked figures, pivotal moments, and forgotten contexts. From the pioneers of Hanashiro Chōmo and Yabu Kentsū to the appearance of karate Continue reading
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Why is it difficult to compare kata in historical discourse?
There have been repeated attempts to compare karate, especially kata from different styles, in order to draw conclusions about their origin or lineage. However, the methodical approach of analysing the movements and execution of kata has its weaknesses, because kata was and is not a fixed construct over time. Karate (and therefore kata) is constantly Continue reading
Investigations into the history of karate 