Description
Introduces basic karate techniques and includes a history, warm-up exercises, and answers to common questions on self-defense.
Library's review
Now anyone can learn self defense the safe and easy way.
'Mr. Neff uses his knowedge of the Asian fighting arts to educate others. Illustrated with photographs, the books supply the proper techniques and the principles of self-protection and fitness. Pictures on every page augment the easy and
' A few pages of warm-up exercises followed by five to ten chapters of basic throws, blocks, kicks, falls, dodges...These techniques have great appeal for many youngsters.'-School Library Journal
Contents
Preface
Introduction
History of karate
Common questions on self-defense
1 Limbering and stratching exercises
2 Basic body mechnaics and sentsitive areas
3 Karate fighting stances
4 Proper movement for karate
5 Dodging or blocking an attack
6 Hand techniques
7 Kicking techniques
Safety rules
Index
'Mr. Neff uses his knowedge of the Asian fighting arts to educate others. Illustrated with photographs, the books supply the proper techniques and the principles of self-protection and fitness. Pictures on every page augment the easy and
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briefly stated essentials. This series promises to be very popular in today's society. Students (and adults) will be able to benefit from it.'-Instructor' A few pages of warm-up exercises followed by five to ten chapters of basic throws, blocks, kicks, falls, dodges...These techniques have great appeal for many youngsters.'-School Library Journal
Contents
Preface
Introduction
History of karate
Common questions on self-defense
1 Limbering and stratching exercises
2 Basic body mechnaics and sentsitive areas
3 Karate fighting stances
4 Proper movement for karate
5 Dodging or blocking an attack
6 Hand techniques
7 Kicking techniques
Safety rules
Index
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ISBN
822511509
Publication
Lerner Publications Library Minneapolis