Karate in Use

Kata are the textbooks or even the soul of karate. It is all the more astonishing that the application of these training forms, the so-called Bunkai, is often neglected, practiced unsuitably for self-defense, or even completely ignored. The two authors have practiced karate for more than 30 years, focusing on self-defense and Kata application. They have set themselves the task of using the example of the well-known for centuries Kata Tekki (Shodan, Nidan & Sandan) to develop a method to represent the application of Kata in a generally understandable and user-friendly way. With more than 50 examples, starting with simple rambling through to attacks with weapons, you will demonstrate kata-derived self-defense forms that are suitable for emergencies. A special focus is on the pain points from the Kyusho Jitsu.

Dirk Passmann was born in 1969 and has practiced karate for 35 years. After a competitive phase, he spent many years working intensively on applied self-defense. Since 2010 he deals with the negative vital point stimulation (Kiusho Jitsu) and endeavors to find this knowledge in the traditional Kata again. Dirk has the 5th Dan in Karate, the 5th Dan in Kyusho Jitsu and the 1st Dan in Kenjodo. In addition, he has experience in Boxing, Taekwondo and Krav Maga.