Karate: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shotokan Karate
Language: English
Published by Contemporary Books Inc, 2000
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Part of a new Martial Arts Basics series of illustrated paperbacks designed to provide clear, expert advice for students of the most popular martial arts disciples. Each title in the series is written by a highly qualified master/teacher. The double-page spreads display clear step-by-step instructions for common techniques to aid in personalized practice sessions-making these books the ideal training supplement.Dynamic and explosive, Karate combines physical fitness with mental and spiritual training. When the student begins the Karate journey they throw down a challenge to mind, body and spirit-a challenge that will build strength of character and overcome fears. Karate: Martial Arts Basics is packed with practical advice on physical and mental preparation, plus information on what to expect inside the dojo, how the grading system works, sticking to a training regime and taking your practice further.Contents include: * Stances * Punches * Strikes * Blocks * Kicks * Combination Work * Sparring. …
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- Title
- Karate: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shotokan Karate
- Author
- Kevin Healy
- Publisher
- Contemporary Books Inc
- Publication year
- 2000
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0809297809
- ISBN 13
- 9780809297801
One of the most demanding martial arts, karate combines physical fitness with mental and spiritual training. More and more people are now taking up the challenge, and this book is an essential companion to enhance any student's study of Shotokan karate.
In this user-friendly approach, all the basics are presented in easy-to-follow lessons. Each move is broken down into stages, using step-by-step photography together with clear, concise instructions. And there are foot-position diagrams, so you can make sure you are getting it exactly right. Handy hints and tips throughout help you avoid common pitfalls, and there is advice on taking your training further, once your karate is more advanced.
Lessons include:
- Warm-up
- Stances
- Punching
- Striking
- Blocking
- Kicking
- Combination work
- Sparring
Karate: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shotokan Karate:
- Features clear step-by-step color photographs that illustrate all of the techniques
- Covers all the basics, from dojo (training hall) etiquette and grading, to the basic training itself
- Includes advice on performing kata--set sequences designed to develop particular areas of training
- Is perfect for both new students and those already in training
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About the Author
Kevin Healy, a 5th degree black belt in Shotokan karate, has been a member of the UK's junior and senior national squads, and he was England's National Sparring Champion in 1989.
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