Author : Pierre Blot
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 18,61 MB
Release : 1997-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780806938738
Demonstrates techniques and positions of karate for beginners.
Author : Graeme Lund
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 33,98 MB
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1462905595
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. 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: 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 The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!
Author : Ron Sieh
Publisher : Writers & Readers
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 31,95 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780863161711
Presenting an overview of the martial arts--their history, cultural importance, characteristics, and technique--this book discusses martial arts in general terms, especially the training and discipline which they all have in common, and the metamorphosis every martial artist must make, from the external to the internal. Covers T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Aikido, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kempo, and more.
Author : Keith Vitali
Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 41,6 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780809255313
Tells how to get started in karate, demonstrates basic stances, punches, and kicks, and stresses the importance of flexibility and warm-up exercises
Author : Robin Rielly
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,55 MB
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1462903045
Get your karate training off to a great start--from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners. Are 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 karate 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.
Author : Gichin Funakoshi
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 28,20 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9784770027962
The legendary 20 guiding principles of karate penned by Funakoshi have been circulating for years but have never been published until now. Accompanied by rare photos and original calligraphy, this long-awaited treatise is a provocative and long overdue read for martial arts enthusiasts and followers of karate.
Author : Gillis, Alex
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 44,3 MB
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1770906959
The eagerly anticipated updated return of a bestselling martial arts classic The leaders of Tae Kwon Do, an Olympic sport and one of the worldÍs most popular martial arts, are fond of saying that their art is ancient and filled with old dynasties and superhuman feats. In fact, Tae Kwon Do is as full of lies as it is powerful techniques. Since its rough beginnings in the Korean military 60 years ago, the art empowered individuals and nations, but its leaders too often hid the painful truths that led to that empowerment „ the gangsters, secret-service agents, and dictators who encouraged cheating, corruption, and murder. A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do takes you into the cults, geisha houses, and crime syndicates that made Tae Kwon Do. It shows how, in the end, a few key leaders kept the art clean and turned it into an empowering art for tens of millions of people in more than 150 countries. A Killing Art is part history and part biography „ and a wild ride to enlightenment. This new and revised edition of the bestselling book contains previously unnamed sources and updated chapters.
Author : Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher :
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 35,98 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Karate
ISBN :
Author : Fay Goodman
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 29,16 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Aikido
ISBN : 9781840388046
Author : Austin St. John
Publisher : Running Press Book Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,69 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Karate
ISBN : 9781561387847
A guide to the philosophy, skills, and techniques of the ancient art of karate.
