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πŸ“– SLKU Karate Book Collection

Welcome to the official SLKU Karate Book Page β€” your trusted source for knowledge, tradition, and technique.

Here, we proudly present a curated collection of resources that reflect the spirit and discipline of karate as practiced at SLKU. Whether you're a beginner seeking a solid foundation or an advanced karateka refining your skills, our books offer deep insights into kata, kumite, kihon, philosophy, and the history of karate.

Each title is carefully selected to support your journey β€” in the dojo and beyond β€” helping you grow as a martial artist and as a person.

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Download a book of Shotokan Kata only here:

Shotokan Main Katas

27 Katas

Shotokan Taikyoku Kata instructions in English and Japanese

Karate Terms

Stances

Tachi-kata

Shotokan Beginner Katas:

First Cause – Level 1 (Shotokan style)

First Cause – Level 2 (Shotokan style)

First Cause – Level 3 (Shotokan style)

First Cause – Level 4 (Shotokan style)

First Cause – Level 5 (Shotokan style)

First Cause – Level 6 (Shotokan style)

Kata of Heaven (Shotokan Kata)

27 SHOTOKAN KATAS

Peaceful Mind – Level 1 (Shotokan Kata)

Peaceful Mind – Level 2 (Shotokan Kata)

Peaceful Mind – Level 3 (Shotokan Kata)

Peaceful Mind – Level 4 (Shotokan Kata)

Peaceful Mind – Level 5 (Shotokan Kata)

Horse Riding – Level 1 (Shotokan Kata)

Horse Riding – Level 2 (Shotokan Kata)

Horse Riding – Level 3 (Shotokan Kata)

To Penetrate A Fortress – Big (Shotokan Kata)

To Penetrate A Fortress – Small (Shotokan Kata)

To Look At The Sky – Big (Shotokan Kata)

Temple (Shotokan Kata)

Ten Hands (Shotokan Kata)

Flying Swallow (Shotokan Kata)

Crane On a Rock (Shotokan Kata)

Half Moon (Shotokan Kata)

Energetic Calm (Shotokan Kata)

Twenty Four Steps (Shotokan Kata)

Polished Mirror / Vision Of A White Crane (Shotokan Kata)

Temple Grounds (Shotokan Kata)

Incredible Hands (Shotokan Kata)

Hands In The Clouds (Shotokan Kata)

King’s Crown (Shotokan Kata)

Fifty Four Steps – Big (Shotokan Kata)

Fifty Four Steps – Small (Shotokan Kata)

Crane On Rock – Small (Shotokan Kata)

KSBS Beginner Shotokan Kata

Attack and Destroy Number One (Goju-ryu Kata)

Attack and Destroy Number Two (Goju-ryu Kata)

3 Battles (Goju Ryu Kata)

Revolving Hands (Goju Ryu Kata)

Suparenpei – 108 steps (Goju Ryu style)

Shito-ryu / Ryei-ryu Katas:

Shito-ryu / Ryuei-ryu Kata

Combinations

kicking techniques

elbow strike techniques

strike combinations in horse stance

block/strike techniques in hourglass stance

Karate Bibliography