Rakesh Patel sensei 5th dan shotokan karate-do karateka
Rakesh Patel sensei is a UK shotokan karateka and the chief instructor of "Kamaete Schools of Traditional Shotokan Karate" (KSTSK).
Rakesh Patel sensei's web site here
Rakesh Patel sensei's thesis in PDF format
Practical bunkai for the shotokan kata Jion by Rakesh Patel sensei
Rakesh Patel sensei has written a magnificent thesis on the practical applications of the kata Jion, in this document he outlines a template with guidelines for the deciphering and understanding of kata and bunkai.
Rakesh Patel sensei has written a magnificent thesis on the practical applications of the kata Jion, in this document he outlines a template with guidelines for the deciphering and understanding of kata and bunkai.
A great read for any karateka intersted in karate-do, bunkai and self defence applications.
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Practical bunkai for the shotokan kata Jion by Rakesh Patel sensei