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.
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:
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 origins and history of karate
Required behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them
is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!