Items related to The Shotokan Karate Bible: Beginner to Black Belt
Synopsis
An authoritative text providing the newcomer to karate with all they need to know. Packed with clear photographs detailing techniques and kata (the combinations of techniques students must master to progress through the belts), this book is organized and designed to take the student step-by-step through the progression of the martial art, taking each belt in turn. Photographs are accompanied by clear instructions from the author, a trained instructor with his own karate school.
Karate is a martial art that focuses on the application of strikes using the hands and feet. It originated in Japan and has become popular throughout the world. There are many styles of karate but the most widely practiced outside of Japan is Shotokan. Training in karate is normally divided into three sections: the basic technique; kata, or sequencing of techniques to imaginary opponents; and kumite, the sparring done with an opponent. Gradings are the exams needed to progress to the next level. Typically, three months is needed to progress through each grading. There are usually three or four gradings per year, each with a syllabus. In total a student must pass ten gradings in order to get a black belt--this, on average, takes a student four years to attain. Packed with useful how-to diagrams and guides on technique, this book covers the training required to attain a black belt.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Ashley P. Martin started training in karate in 1992, and has since been an instructor and grading examiner. In 2003 he cofounded Just Karate Ltd., an organization that offers quality karate instruction (www.justkarate.co.uk) to private clients, at public classes, and at schools as part of physical education teaching.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBloomsbury USA
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1632863421
- ISBN 13 9781632863423
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages224
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt
Published by
Bloomsbury, New York, NY, U.S.A., 2015
ISBN 10: 1632863421
ISBN 13: 9781632863423
Used
Soft cover
Seller: BOOK'EM, LLC, Port Orchard, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 2nd edition. Covers have some very minor edge wear and light rubbing. Bottom page edges have a very small, black remainder mark, otherwise pages are clean and binding is tight. Seller Inventory # 9957269
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt
Seller: Goodwill San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good Reading Copy, May have minor shelf wear, Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure in Mailer. Seller Inventory # 4Q2SPP001MAX
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt
Seller: Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine, WI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. The cover has visible markings and wear. The cover has curled corners. The pages show normal wear and tear. Codes or product keys that accompany this product may not be valid. Fast Shipping in a Standard Poly Mailer!. Seller Inventory # 459IUB006EWU_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt
Seller: Caryota Book Exchange, Darwin, NT, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Seller Inventory # 012509
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.1. Seller Inventory # 1632863421-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.1. Seller Inventory # 353-1632863421-gdd
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt by Martin, Ashley P. [Paperback ]
Seller: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781632863423
Quantity: 10 available
Stock Image
The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt
Seller: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-Y-9781632863423
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt
Seller: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9781632863423
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Shotokan Karate Bible : Beginner to Black Belt
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 25221472-n
Quantity: 5 available