From the first enthusiastic kiai in the dojo to the solemn black belt presentation ceremony, students learn that karate is all about fitness, confidence, discipline and respect. The Essential Karate Book is an in-depth reference that will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction with 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate. A major strength of the book is the large number of diagrams provided in addition to the photographs. This is a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences.

The Essential Karate Book: For White Belts, Black Belts and All Karateka in Between

History

Lund, Graeme

Asia

Tuttle Publishing

The Essential Karate Book is an illustrated, informative guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves, 300 color photographs, and a DVD, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers of this karate guide will learn about:<ul>
<li>The origins and history of karate</li>
<li>Required behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them</li>
<li>Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks</li>
<li>Preparing your body through warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises</li>
<li>Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules</li>
<li>Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications</li>
</ul>
The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!

The Essential Karate Book: For White Belts, Black Belts and All Levels In Between [DVD Included]

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

The Essential Karate Book is an informative, illustrated guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate. With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves with 300 step-by-step photographs and companion videos, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers of this karate guide will learn about: <ul>
<li> Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks</li>
<li> Preparing your body through warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises</li>
<li> Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules</li>
<li> Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications</li>
<li> The origins and history of karate</li>
<li> Required behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them</li>
</ul>
The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!

The Essential Karate Book: For White Belts, Black Belts and All Levels In Between [Online Companion Video Included]

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

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