Wado-Ryu Karate
Wado-Ryu Karate

Author: Marlon Moore

Publisher: Black Belt Communications Incorporated

Published: 1997-09-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781581332780

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Volume 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.

Essential Karate Book
Essential Karate Book

Author: Graeme Lund

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2015-12-29

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1462905595

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The 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!

Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks
Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks

Author: Marc De Bremaeker

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-04-17

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 1462905587

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A 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!

Wado Ryu Kata Bunkai
Wado Ryu Kata Bunkai

Author: Jim Dart

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-08-21

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781514342404

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Applications taken from Jujitsu and Aikijutsu to the Pinan series of kata for Wado Ryu Karate practitioners.