Karate Basics : Everything You Need To Get Started In Karate From Basic Punches To Training And Tournaments

Author: Robin Rielly

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Price : $14.99 AUD
ISBN : 9780804845892
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Imprint : Tuttle Publishing
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Weight (g) : 0.35
Publication date : 28 February 2018
Dimensions : 229mm X 152mm
Produced in : United States
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Availability date : 01 October 2017
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Author : Robin Rielly
Series : Tuttle Martial Arts Basics
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Language : English
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Pages : 192
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Description

Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches? Karate Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this ancient martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! This book contains the following vital information: The origins of Karate - its philosophy, history, and different schoolsHow to find a teacher and a class that are right for youGetting ready for your first class - what actually happens in a Karate class?The essential elements - stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches and kicksHow to complement your Karate training with sparring drills and kataEffective ways to succeed in Karate - how to create a training program, test for belt promotion and an overview of competitions and tournamentsResources to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of KarateWhether you're just getting started, or have already been training for a year or two, Karate Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to the sport that will make you feel more confident and enable you to become successful much more quickly.

Author description

Robin Rielly holds a seventh-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate from the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) and a second-degree black belt in Shin Kage Ryu Jujutsu from the Kobukan School in Yokohama, Japan. A graduate of the (ISKF) Instructors' Training Institute, he is qualified as an official instructor, examiner, and tournament judge. He is the author of Complete Shotokan Karate, Secrets of Shotokan Karate, and Japan's Complete Fighting System: Shin Kage Ryu.

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