Karate (Martial Arts Basics) - Softcover

Healy, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1859063314 ISBN 13: 9781859063316

Publisher: Connections Book Publishing Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

This new series of illustrated paperbacks is designed to provide clear, expert advice for enthusiasts of the fastest growing martial arts, and sets new standards for martial art instruction. Each title is written by a highly qualified master/teacher who has been closely involved in the creation of the illustrations to ensure their accuracy. The double page spreads display clear step-by-step instructions for common techniques, presenting each conveniently for practice purposes.

About this title

About the Author

Kevin Healy has attained 5th Dan JKA. He began training in Shotokan Karate in 1977, and three years later was awarded black belt, 1st Dan. He continued training and passed his 5th Dan in May 1997. During this twenty-year period he was a member of both the KUGB junior and senior national squads. In 1989 he became EKB national kumite champion. Kevin trained with some of the true masters, Andy Sherry (7th Dan) and Keinosuke Enoeda (9th Dan), before becoming an instructor in his own right. He has been teaching for the last twenty years, and is a serving police officer with London's Metropolitan Police force.

Edition details

• Publisher: Connections Book Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859063314
• ISBN 13: 9781859063316
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112