The Shotokan Karate Handbook

This book is for the beginner to the Balck belt. With illustrations with all instrucitons.

This book is for the beginner to the Black Belt. With illustrations and instructions.

Explains the history, steps, and training of karate.

This is the student manual for Coventry Shotokan Karate Club. It is a good reference for beginner students starting to train in Shotokan Karate. The manual covers kihon, kata, kumite, and self-defense. It also provides students with guidance on conduct inside the dojo, and stresses the importance of spirit in karate-do.

The Essential Karate Book is an illustrated, informative 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, 300 color photographs, and downloadable video, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers of this karate guide will learn about: 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 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 Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!