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Karate Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - From Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments
Contributor(s): Rielly, Robin (Author)
ISBN: 0804845891     ISBN-13: 9780804845892
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
OUR PRICE:   $8.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts & Self-defense
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Healing - Energy (qigong, Reiki, Polarity)
- Philosophy | Eastern
Dewey: 796.815
Series: Tuttle Martial Arts Basics
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9" (0.80 lbs) 192 pages
Themes:
- Topical - New Age
 
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Publisher Description:
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.