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Fighting Karate

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A must for all Martial artist on how to learn how to fight for self-Defense or Tournament fighting(Even though I use this book knowledge and I practice for self-defense) and well, most reviewers above me have pretty much stated everything, but anyways,this book should be in every Karatekas library collection and this is coming from a Kyokushin practitioner.....Osu =)

There is a great Karate book. If you practice full contact Karate you should purchase that book.

Over than 1000 detailed photos and diagrams, clearly showing how to perform in the best way, effective fighting techniques.

Get your copy right way!

Ashihara's Fighting Karate has its roots in Oyama's Kyokushin Karate. Though Kyokushin style emphasizes on power and body conditioning, Ashihara refined the technical aspects of the art tremendously. Packed with abundant step-by-step photos and clear instructions, this is the best textbook on full-contact karate for beginners and veterans alike. The same is to be said of Ashihara's subsequent book, More Fighting Karate.

I hate these overpriced and out-of-print books. Was it worth the purchase? Not really but being a nerd over these things and as a practitioner of Kyokushin Karate I enjoyed the book. It doesn't really offer much that you couldn't learn at a Kyokushin (or related) dojo but I think it's a great tool for students and instructors to gain an idea of what they're doing or trying to do albeit at an exorbitant price. This is only for the Karate baka!

Don't be put off by the cover price, this book is extremely detailed and covers all aspects of real-life fighting techniques for competition or use on the street. Originally published in Japan in 1983 (6th printing 1994), it's well worth the price for its extremely comprehensive, step-by-step instructions on everything from basic stretching techniques to delivering power-packed punches and kicks and realistic lessons on distance, blocking, practical fighting techniques and effective fight control tactics. A tremendous source of realistic, practical, proven fighting lessons and tips presented in very learnable, digestible sections. A must for the personal library of any serious martial artist who trains for tournament success

Don't be put off by the cover price, this book is extremely detailed and covers all aspects of real-life fighting techniques for competition or use on the street. Originally published in Japan in 1983 (6th printing 1994), it's well worth the price for its extremely comprehensive, step-by-step instructions on everything from basic stretching techniques to delivering power-packed punches and kicks and realistic lessons on distance, blocking, practical fighting techniques and effective fight control tactics. A tremendous source of realistic, practical, proven fighting lessons and tips presented in very learnable, digestible sections. A must for the personal library of any serious martial artist who trains for tournament success