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Kata Ido: A Complete Training Method

Kata Ido, literally translated, means form movement_. It is used by many Okinawan stylists to develop the turns utilized in Kata. Many of the Goju Ryu Karate systems use Kata Ido, as does, Kiyojute Ryu Kempo. Basically speaking there is a formal method of practicing Kata Ido, which utilizes the three basic turns. First of all, there is the one ...

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