Fundamental Karate - Softcover

Trimble, Aidan; Hazard, Dave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0091913888 ISBN 13: 9780091913885

Publisher: Ebury Press, 2006

Synopsis

Meant for practitioners of all ages and abilities, this guide shows how to develop your energy-shout, the basic stances of Karate and how to accomplish the art of punching, blocking, kicking and striking, including the moves from the Knife-hand Block to the Roundhouse Kick. It contains step-by-step photographs and a section on 'points to avoid'.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Easy-to-use illustrated guide to the basics of Karate

Synopsis:

This easy-to-follow guide is an essential reference for practitioners of all ages and abilities of this most popular martial art. Beginning with a chapter on breathing technique, this practical and detailed book goes on to reveal how to develop your energy-shout, the basic stances of Karate and how to accomplish the art of punching, blocking, kicking and striking, including all the must-know moves from the Knife-hand Block to the Roundhouse Kick. Each stance and movement is complimented with clear step-by-step photographs and includes a section on 'points to avoid' when practicing each one. By demonstrating the key aspects of the basic technique and emphasizing the need for a careful, classical approach to the practice of Karate, you will have all you need to know to practice the sport in safety. Coming from two of the UK's most respected and experienced competitors and teachers, this is the perfect guide for both new and improving students of Karate.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0091913888
• ISBN 13: 9780091913885
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80