Description
Introduces the art and sport of karate, covering stances, punches, kicks, blocks, counters, and the performance of two katas, or karate forms.
Library's review
Over 400 large-size photographs and easy-to-follow instructions teach you to master the basics of karate, no matter what our age or size! There is so much packed into every page-everythnng from tying a belt to kumite (non-contact, free-style sparring) is fully explained.
From starting a workout to
warm-up exercises
proper stances
elbow techniques and kicks
tournament scoring
katas (formsmade up of kicks and strikes)
how to select an instructor, or sensei, for further development
Bonus: suggestions for proper clothing and safety are included to ensure that the sport is enjoyable for evryone! Study these lessons and you'll become a karateka-a true student of karate.
Contents
Chapter One Introducing Karate
The history of karate
The study of karate
Karete and self-esteem
Learning karate
Nutrition and karate
How to become a karate champion
Dressing for karate
Are you ready?
Chapter Two Starting the workout
Meditation
The bow
Warm-up exercises
Partner exercises
Chapter Three Basic Karate skills
The stances
Offensive techniques
Defensive techniques
Chapter Four Applying karate skills
Combining techniques for self-defense
Karate tournaments
Sparring (Kumite)
Karate forms (Kata)
Advanaced techniques
Index
From starting a workout to
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applying your karate skills in a variety of situations, you'll find plenty of detailed descriptions and clear illustrations explaining:warm-up exercises
proper stances
elbow techniques and kicks
tournament scoring
katas (formsmade up of kicks and strikes)
how to select an instructor, or sensei, for further development
Bonus: suggestions for proper clothing and safety are included to ensure that the sport is enjoyable for evryone! Study these lessons and you'll become a karateka-a true student of karate.
Contents
Chapter One Introducing Karate
The history of karate
The study of karate
Karete and self-esteem
Learning karate
Nutrition and karate
How to become a karate champion
Dressing for karate
Are you ready?
Chapter Two Starting the workout
Meditation
The bow
Warm-up exercises
Partner exercises
Chapter Three Basic Karate skills
The stances
Offensive techniques
Defensive techniques
Chapter Four Applying karate skills
Combining techniques for self-defense
Karate tournaments
Sparring (Kumite)
Karate forms (Kata)
Advanaced techniques
Index
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ISBN
806986786
Publication
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. New York