An analysis of sidedness in traditional Goju-ryu karate kata.
The 684 moves of the 12 Goju-ryu kata (forms) widely practised today were analysed for left-right bias. Significant right-sided bias was evident for kicks only.
Layton
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Kime Publishing, Hunstanton, Norfolk, England.
Higaonna
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D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D016139:Martial Arts / Q000523:psychology*; D011597:Psychomotor Performance