
Mastering Karate
Jerry Beasley(Author)
Human Kinetics Publishers
Published on 14. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7360-4410-3 (ISBN)
Description
This guide offers advice for enhancing individual performance, as well as specific strategies for success in sparring situations. There are chapters on offensive and defensive tactics and photographs provide the visual clues required to develop the skills needed to progress through the intermediate and advanced ranks. This guide also features a chapter on teaching styles and methods. "Mastering Karate" also offers an in-depth look at the history, traditions, etiquette, techniques and training methods that trace the evolution of Western karate. The author has been named Instructor of the Year by "Black Belt" magazine and dubbed the published authority on American karate by "Inside Karate" magazine.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
195 black & white halftones
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7360-4410-3 (9780736044103)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
The roots of contemporary karate; the development of American karate; developing a philosophy for modern karate; stances and footwork; hand strikes; kicks; blocks and traps; karate for self-defence; competition and strategy; training methods; teaching.