Sport Karate

Explores sport karate, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics.

Explains the history, steps, and training of karate.

This broad survey of martial arts traditions and their evolution to modern Western practice challenging the purpose and effectiveness of many martial arts activities and training methods used in the U.S. today. By focusing on the most effective and relevant way for Americans to pursue the various martial arts, Orlando's useful insights penetrate a subject too often shrouded in mysticism and marketing hype. 30 photos. 79 illustrations.

Arm yourself with the Superfoot advantage to excel in competition! For the first time in print, Adam Gibson and Bill "Superfoot" Wallace present the system that made Wallace a martial arts legend. Gibson and Wallace begin by teaching the seven primary techniques of the Superfoot System. They then present the best attacks and countermaneuvers for you to apply in a variety of fight situations. Drawing and luring techniques show you how to set up opponents, opening them to your attacks. Evasive maneuvers and blocking techniques help you fend off their best attacks. Specific strategies highlight your personal strengths and exploit your opponents' weaknesses. Training and sparring programs will build the speed, power, flexibility, stamina, and mental toughness that are essential for success in competition. Gibson and Wallace know what it takes to be a champion. Master the Superfoot System, and master your opponent in each match!

Who's Who In The Martial Arts Legends Edition 2017 Who's Who in the Martial Arts Autobiography Book Volume 3 We Proudly Pay Tribute to Grand Master Jhoon Rhee and Extend Our Great Gratitude for His Life of Dedication and Service to So Many in the Martial Arts World. Many great Martial Artists have lost the chance to tell their life story. We want to preserve and share their journey with the world through the Who's Who in the Martial Arts Book. This autobiographical publication serves as a history book for today's Martial Artists. It is an essential guide for learning the history of our martial arts pioneers who have paved the way for today's martial arts. The book features over 250 martial artists sharing their journey, hard work, and personal achievements. Without the help and support of Grandmaster Jeff Smith and Joe Corley, this book would not have been possible.

Discusses hand-to-hand fighting techniques drawn from karate and other Asian martial arts useful for self-defense or tournament competition.

This title is a collection of information on probably every sport that has been played in South Africa. It brings us the rules, the method of play, the specifications and layout of playing area of a multitude of sport.