Winning Tournament Karate

by Chuck Norris

Book, 1976

Description

This practical study of competition training for any rank is the first book by Chuck Norris. International film star, former world middleweight champion, and Black Belt magazine's Fighter of the Year in 1969, Norris covers all phases of executing speedy attacks, conditioning, fighting form drills, and one-step sparring techniques. Illustrated with hundreds of step-by-step photos.

Library's review

One of the all around giants of tournament karate takes the reader and practitioner on a practical study of compeotiion training. Chuck Norris delves into his years of tournament fighting to offer a step by step trainng program suitable to any rank and invaluable to any tournament fighter. Now you
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can learn both the physical and psychological elements of this growing sport from the man who made it his game and won.

Contents

Introduction
Attacks-The initial move; Closing the gap; The lunge; The shuffle; The step-through; The slide-up lunge; The step-through lunge; Jumping kicks; Attacking techniques
Conditioning-Kicking the heavy bag; Target kick and punch
Technical excellence-Rhythm form (Yi-dan); Fighting form drills (kick form; Speed blitz form); One step sparring Techniques
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Publication

Ohara Publications, Incorporated
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