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OverviewAre you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches? Karate Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this ancient martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! This book contains the following vital information: The origins of Karate its philosophy, history, and different schools How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you Getting ready for your first class what actually happens in a Karate class? The essential elements stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches and kicks How to complement your Karate training with sparring drills and kata Effective ways to succeed in Karate how to create a training program, test for belt promotion and an overview of competitions and tournaments Resources to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of Karate Whether you're just getting started, or have already been training for a year or two, Karate Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to the sport that will make you feel more confident and enable you to become successful much more quickly. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robin RiellyPublisher: Tuttle Publishing Imprint: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 9780804845892ISBN 10: 0804845891 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 27 March 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThe thing I like the most about these books is that their information is presented without prejudice for a specific school/style ... Overall I think these are really well-done books. --Martial Thoughts blog If you study Karate or are considering it this book will give you some insight that can help you move forward more efficiently as a beginner, and become a reference as an intermediate or advanced practitioner (there's a section on becoming an instructor too!). It is a solid foundation of fundamental knowledge packaged up quite nicely. -- Wade McMaster, Martial Arts & Action Movies The thing I like the most about these books is that their information is presented without prejudice for a specific school/style ... Overall I think these are really well-done books. -Martial Thoughts blog If you study Karate or are considering it this book will give you some insight that can help you move forward more efficiently as a beginner, and become a reference as an intermediate or advanced practitioner (there's a section on becoming an instructor too!). It is a solid foundation of fundamental knowledge packaged up quite nicely. - Wade McMaster, Martial Arts & Action Movies The thing I like the most about these books is that their information is presented without prejudice for a specific school/style ... Overall I think these are really well-done books. -Martial Thoughts blog If you study Karate or are considering it this book will give you some insight that can help you move forward more efficiently as a beginner, and become a reference as an intermediate or advanced practitioner (there's a section on becoming an instructor too!). It is a solid foundation of fundamental knowledge packaged up quite nicely. -- Wade McMaster, Martial Arts & Action Movies The thing I like the most about these books is that their information is presented without prejudice for a specific school/style ... Overall I think these are really well-done books. --Martial Thoughts blog Author InformationRobin Rielly holds a seventh-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate from the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) and a second-degree black belt in Shin Kage Ryu Jujutsu from the Kobukan School in Yokohama, Japan. A graduate of the (ISKF) Instructors' Training Institute, he is qualified as an official instructor, examiner, and tournament judge. He is the author of Complete Shotokan Karate, Secrets of Shotokan Karate, and Japan's Complete Fighting System: Shin Kage Ryu. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |