Karate Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics) - Softcover

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Robin Rielly

 
9780804845892: Karate Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics)

Synopsis

Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches?Karate Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this ancient martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! This book contains the following vital information:The origins of Karate - its philosophy, history, and different schoolsHow to find a teacher a class-that is right for youGetting ready for your first class-what happens in a Karate class? The essential elements-stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches, and kicksHow to complement your Karate training-with sparring drills and kataPractical ways to succeed in Karate-how to create a training program, test for belt promotion, and an overview of competitions and tournaments Resources-to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of KarateWhether you're just getting started, or have already been training for a year or two, Karate Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to the sport that will make you feel more confident and enable you to become successful much more quickly.

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About the Author

Robin Rielly holds a seventh-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate from the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) and a second-degree black belt in Shin Kage Ryu Jujutsu from the Kobukan School in Yokohama, Japan. A graduate of the (ISKF) Instructors' Training Institute, he is qualified as an official instructor, examiner, and tournament judge. He is the author of Complete Shotokan Karate, Secrets of Shotokan Karate, and Japan's Complete Fighting System: Shin Kage Ryu.

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Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches?

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