Itzik Cohen

Pathways of Karate Development Itzik Cohen

A profound insight into the technical development process of Okinawan Karate, taken via an historical perspective up to the present, based on ground-breaking original research and analysis. This book provides practical explanations that shed light on much of the techniques that appear in earlier kata, rooted in ancient Ryukyuan combat. Researcher Itzik Cohen's previous book, karate Uchina-Di ???, has been widely acclaimed and awarded him the title "Writer of the year" by the IRKRS ★★★★★★???? in 2017. In this book the author delves deeper, focusing on of the evolution of karate techniques. The personal experience of the author in both fields, military combat, and intelligence in terrorism arena, provides him with a unique overview and distinctive perception and analyses in this exceptional work.