Karate Basics
Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments
Nonfiction, Sports, Boxing, Individual Sports, Training, Martial Arts & Self Defence
| Author: | Robin Rielly | ISBN: | 9781462903047 |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing | Publication: | December 20, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robin Rielly |
| ISBN: | 9781462903047 |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Publication: | December 20, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Get 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.
Get 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.
