The Shotokan Karate Bible 2nd edition: Beginner to Black Belt

Description

An authoritative text providing the newcomer to karate with all they wish to know. Packed with clear photographs detailing techniques and kata (the combinations of techniques students will have to master to progress through the belts), this book is organized and designed to take the student step by step through the progression of the martial art, taking each belt in turn. Photographs are accompanied by clear instructions from the creator, a trained instructor with his own karate school.

Karate is a martial art that specializes in the application of strikes the use of the hands and feet. It originated in Japan and has change into popular during the world. There are lots of styles of karate but the most widely practiced outside of Japan is Shotokan. Training in karate is normally divided into three sections: the basic technique; kata, or sequencing of techniques to imaginary opponents; and kumite, the sparring done with an opponent. Gradings are the exams needed to progress to the next level. Typically, three months is needed to progress through each grading. There are regularly three or four gradings per year, each with a syllabus. In total a student will have to pass ten gradings in order to get a black belt–this, on average, takes a student four years to attain. Packed with useful how-to diagrams and guides on technique, this book covers the training required to attain a black belt.