Description
A training guide to karate, detailing the exercises, skills, and techniques involved in competition stances, self-defense maneuvers, and other aspects of the sport.
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Experience the full range of karate in a class with friends or by practicing on our own-with this terrific manual.
Learn the fine art of kumite-unpredictable, free-style sparring-plus the smooth, planned movements of kata.
Practice precise sequences of blocks, strikes, kicks and punches. Utilize
The simple, easy-to-folow exercises and over 250 action photographs will help you develop your skills quickly, steadily.
Perform the exiciting, controlled movements that imitate those of fighting animals. Learn to strike incredibly near your adversary without ever hitting him!
Speed, excitement, control, confidence-karate! this ancient skill can be yours with practice and the instructions in this book!
Contents
Acknowledgments
1 total Karate
2 Warmpup Exercises
3 Karate skills
4 Kumite
5 Katas
Index
Learn the fine art of kumite-unpredictable, free-style sparring-plus the smooth, planned movements of kata.
Practice precise sequences of blocks, strikes, kicks and punches. Utilize
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weights, punching bags, mirrors, pillows and other accessories to hone your skills.The simple, easy-to-folow exercises and over 250 action photographs will help you develop your skills quickly, steadily.
Perform the exiciting, controlled movements that imitate those of fighting animals. Learn to strike incredibly near your adversary without ever hitting him!
Speed, excitement, control, confidence-karate! this ancient skill can be yours with practice and the instructions in this book!
Contents
Acknowledgments
1 total Karate
2 Warmpup Exercises
3 Karate skills
4 Kumite
5 Katas
Index
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Genres
ISBN
806967415
Publication
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. New York