Overview
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
The book, Karate Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780804845892 in Paperback by Robin Rielly may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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