Essential Karate Book : For White Belts, Black Belts and All Levels in

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: 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 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! Format Hardback | 216 pages Dimensions 216 x 279 x 23mm | 1,247g Publication date 12 Aug 2014 Publisher Tuttle Shokai Inc Publication City/Country Kanagawa, Japan Language English Illustrations note over 300 colour photos and over 200 black and white diagrams ISBN10 4805312971 ISBN13 9784805312971