"Karate Basics" provides the growing number of new karate practitioners with everything they need to succeed. Over 50 photographs illustrate proper stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches and kicks. Practice drills help students refine their understanding and apply new information. A discussion of the philosophy behind karate, its history and ...
An in-depth look at the world's most popular martial art. Strategies, techniques and drills instruct new students and help existing practitioners excel, while the relevant philosophical and historical information woven into the text offers a greater understanding and appreciation of the art.
Basing his work on primary sources, including ship and aircraft action reports, ship logs, and personal interviews, Rielly delivers an engrossing narrative of the American assault on Okinawa in spring 1945.
This text presents a history of Japanese karate in Asia and the West, and also provides instructions for students of Shotokan. Part One traces its roots from India, through China to Okinawa in Japan, and Part Two, illustrated with 600 photographs and 20 line drawings, includes instructions for Kumite (sparring drills), and nine Kata (forms), two ...
This is a fun introduction to studying karate designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind. Karate for Kids will help prepare them to start learning about karate and help them practise at home. This book includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques, what to expect in ...
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