Shotokan Karate: Advanced Kata, Volume Two

The second of the tekki series, Tekki Nidan is particularly useful for developing self-defense against attackers at a close range. It is a more advanced version of Tekki Shodan. The kata is demonstrated by Sensei Joel Ertl.

The third of the Tekki series, Tekki Sandan is particularly useful for developing self-defense against attackers at a close range. It is a more advanced version of Tekki Shodan. The kata is demonstrated by Sensei Joel Ertl.

This kata develops helps to develop balance, with a strong emphasis on side kicks and strong blocks. Gankaku is a very difficult and advanced kata that is typically practiced by the higher levels of black belt in the Shotokan style of karate. The kata is demonstrated by Sensei Joel Ertl.

The kata Jitte uses many open hand techniques, and has many applications against a bo (long staff). This kata also sometimes called "Jutte". Jitte is a very difficult and advanced kata that is typically practiced by the higher levels of black belt in the Shotokan style of karate. The kata is demonstrated by Sensei Joel Ertl

The kata Hangetsu is a very dynamic kata that develops muscular power and internal strength. This kata is a very difficult and advanced kata that is typically practiced by the higher levels of black belt in the Shotokan style of karate. The kata is demonstrated by Sensei Joel Ertl.

The kata Sochin is a very powerful kata that teaches strong attacks and in-close fighting. This kata is a very difficult and advanced kata that is typically practiced by the higher levels of black belt in the Shotokan style of karate. The kata is demonstrated by Sensei Joel Ertl.