Essentials of Wado-Ryu Karate
Author: Chris Thompson
Publisher: Paul Crompton
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 9780901764966
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Author: Chris Thompson
Publisher: Paul Crompton
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 9780901764966
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Shingo Ohgami
Publisher:
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9789197023108
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Graeme Lund
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2015-12-29
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 1462905595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Essential Karate Book is an informative, illustrated guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate. With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves with 300 step-by-step photographs and companion videos, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers of this karate guide will learn about: Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks Preparing your body through warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications The origins and history of karate Required behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!
Author: Marlon Moore
Publisher: Black Belt Communications Incorporated
Published: 1997-09-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781581332780
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVolume 1 features warm-ups, a strong foundation, stances, hand techniques, kicking techniques, blocking, fluid basics, learning to maneuver, kata (pre-kata, pinan shodan), and self-defense techniques.
Author: Marc De Bremaeker
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2012-04-17
Total Pages: 674
ISBN-13: 1462905587
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight! This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo, Capoeira, Jeet Kune Do, and more. In a self-defense situation, there is no room for defeat. Readers will learn how to unleash a devastating barrage of kicks to throw their opponents off guard and leave every match in victory. The Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter's repertoire. It contains thousands of photos and diagrams to show readers exactly how to perform all of the 89 kicks inside this book. Packed with full-color photos, detailed diagrams and a companion DVD featuring 50 of the most powerful kicks, this book is required reading for every martial artist who wants to sharpen and expand their kicking skills. You'll learn all about: Front Kicks Side Kicks Roundhouse Kicks Back Kicks Hook Kicks Crescent Kicks And many more!
Author: David Mitchell
Publisher:
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781852602802
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Robin Rielly
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2011-12-20
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 1462903045
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGet your karate training off to a great start--from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners. 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 karate book contains the following vital information: The origins of Karate--its philosophy, history, and different schools How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you Getting ready for your first class--what actually happens in a Karate class? The essential elements--stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches, and kicks How to complement your Karate training with sparring drills and kata Effective ways to succeed in Karate--how to create a training program, test for belt promotion, and an overview of competitions and tournaments Resources to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of Karate Whether 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.
Author: Tatsuo Suzuki
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Cecil T. Patterson
Publisher:
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 95
ISBN-13: 9780897500128
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Jim Dart
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2015-08-21
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781514342404
DOWNLOAD EBOOKApplications taken from Jujitsu and Aikijutsu to the Pinan series of kata for Wado Ryu Karate practitioners.