The essential karate book

for white belts black belts and all karateka in between
Graeme John Lund ; foreword by Morné Swanepoel
Book - 2018

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 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: The origins and history of karate Required behaviour, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks Preparing your body through warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications. The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lund, Graeme John (Author)
Other Authors: Swanepoel, Morne (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2018]
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