Karate Power-The Basic Katas

You know the basic karate moves, but how do you put them together? What should you do to make them second nature? How can you really start to move like a karateka?

The Katas in this book are actually practice routines. You don't need a partner-and you can use them anywhere and any time. These are

Show More

the classic rouitines that black belts have used for centuries to perfect their technique in the traditional forms of karate.

You'll see each move completelly explained and illustrated with step-by-step photos and diagrams of foot movements for the five basic katas, and Russell Kozuki (black belt, author, teacher) has included one advanced to use the sequences against an opponent, and go deeper into karate techniques than other books can take you-on to the better health, finer coordination of mind and body, and the confident spirit which karate power brings.

Contents

The karate katas
Kata No. 1 Heian shodan
Kata No. 2 Heian nidan
Kata No. 3 Heian sandan
Kata No. 4 Heian yodan
Kata No. 5 Heian godan
Bassai-Dai
Basic sparring and the sport of karate

Show Less