Help finding a Shito-ryu resource (book)?

[Slingblade01]

Hello,

I'm looking for a resource, probably a book, that depicts many of the kata performed by Kenwa Mabuni or, if not possible, one of his students that demonstrates HIS style of techniques. I know systems change over time, so I looking for a representation of Shito-ryu from the '30s into the early '40s.

I have Kyohan (Funakoshi) and Taihokan (Toyama) and would like something from Shito-ryu to compare and contrast the techniques within the kata, specifically:

Pinan 1-5

Naihanchi 1-3

Bassai sho/dai

Jitte

Rohai all flavors

Kusanku sho/dai

Unshu

Gojushiho sho/dai

Any help would be great,

Thanks

[Zaine]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121836960955?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

This is the only thing I could find. I don't know if a translation exists.

[Slingblade01]

I already have this. It only includes one kata, Seipai. I'm looking for something with a variety of kata.

[JohnASE]

You were very clear on what you wanted, and I don't think I can help with that, but maybe these will be close. If not, maybe they'll be of interest anyway.

Book: "The Complete Series of Shito Ryu Kata Volume 1".

There are three volumes. I don't stock them, but I got one for a customer recently. Sorry I didn't look at it before sending it out, and I don't know who did the book, but Champ's Shito Ryu videos are done by JKF Shito-kai.

http://karate-dvd.sakura.ne.jp/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=141

DVD: "The Island of Budo - Shito Ryu Karate".

This one's been around forever, so you've probably heard of it. It was originally made for VHS. Kenzo was one of Kenwa's sons, right? I've always wanted to check it out, but never got around to it.

http://www.dragon-tsunami.org/Tsunami/Pages/shitorev.htm

[nyramat911]

Hi there,

I doubt you'll find all of those in one book, particularly from that time period- techniques have changed and evolved over time.

http://www.kassiskarate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/book-208x300.jpg

This is one I have which is pretty good, it's by Kenei Mabuni, the successor to Kenwa.