Karate Basics
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- Synopsis
- In Karate Basics, readers will learn:* The origination of Karate--the philosophy, history, and different branches of the martial art * What happens in a Karate class--taking readers through their first class and explaining the gear and clothing used in Karate training * The basic elements of the style--stances, blocks, thrusts and strikes, punches, and kicks * Sparring drills and kata to help students understand and apply the basics to their practice * How to progress in Karate--creating a training program, testing for belt promotion, and an overview of competitions and tournaments * A comprehensive list of resources helps students further develop their knowledge of and training in karate The Martial Arts Basics series provides a complete introduction to the martial arts. All of the books in the series are meant to coach beginning students through their first six months of practice--and beyond. These books allow students to gain a complete understanding of the art form from the very beginning--helping them progress faster and with a clearer vision of purpose.
- Copyright:
- 2003
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781462903047
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780804834933
- Publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 07/24/15
- Copyrighted By:
- Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Sports
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.