Kata Scrolls
Created as a teaching aid and an homage to years of study, the kata scrolls use distinctive color and symbols to show the steps of three different forms in karate.
Designing the Case
The carrying case was made by sewing canvas pockets into a book cloth shell. Each pocket is sized for the comfortable removal and replacement of the scrolls, as well as allow them to shift in order to close the case. The red and white of the case echo the color scheme of the prints themselves, tied together by a black leather cord, which is tied in the same knot as the traditional karate belt.
The Scrolls
Screen printed in two layers, the kata scrolls illustrate the steps of three forms (kata) in karate. Simple line drawings show positioning, accented by red marks to indicate specific motions. Each diagram is matched with a circular target used to denote the direction for each technique. The bottom of each scroll features both the English and Japanese versions of karate's dojo kun, a set of values that is essential for the teaching and learning of karate. The translations of the dojo kun are separated by a cobra, a personal symbol of the artist and multi-martial art training.
Heian Shodan
Heian Shodan is the first kata taught in most karate styles. It introduces the format of the first five kata, and demonstrates many of the foundational techniques.
Ten Point Blocking System
The Ten-Point Blocking System was introduced to the artist by his first karate instructor to demonstrate a set of blocks not commonly taught as part of the basics, and as an exercise in fluidity.
Tekki Shodan
Tekki Shodan is the first in the tekki kata series. These kata move on a single line, and can be applied to more constricted spaces.
To all of my instructors over my years of study and training, thank you. My life would not be the same without your guidance, and I am forever grateful for the knowledge and wisdom you have passed on to me.
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