This manual describes the techniques of karate and demonstrates practice moves with line illustrations. There are photographs of world champions in action, and section-by-section descriptions of what to do in order to train for each of the belts. The author is a Master of Shokotan style karate.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6?The problem with instructional books on karate is that they often work better as accompaniments to a class than as self-help manuals. This volume is a perfect example: as a guide to Blot's classes of Shotokan Karate, it's great. The author clearly explains the different blocks, punches, kicks, and stances. Almost all of the Japanese terms are translated, sparring competitions are explained in detail, and a short history of karate is included. Readers are taken through the forms and self-defense techniques that must be mastered at each belt level for seven different ranks?from white on up through black. But herein lies the problem. Students of other martial arts or who are studying karate under different masters may find quite a bit of variation in what's expected of each belt, in the forms they must learn, in the way kicks and stances are performed, and even in the order of the color of the belts. Exceptionally clear, full-color photographs (featuring models of various races and both genders) and diagrams explicate the text. While this book is of better quality than many martial arts manuals, its usefulness will be limited mainly to students pursuing training in the Shotokan style.?Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Gr. 5^-8. This attractive guide begins with basic information about the traditional karate uniform, training hall, instruction, ranking, and terminology. Most of the book concerns the mastery of skills at different levels, presented in chapters such as "Training for the Yellow Belt." Many full-color photos and diagrams illustrate the stances and movements fundamental to the art, while the text explains the steps in each movement. The book ends with a chapter about karate competitions. Translated from the original French, the text is surprisingly readable, but students will probably choose this book for the clearly illustrated movements. Carolyn Phelan
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Karate for Kids,
This review is from: Karate for Beginners (Paperback)
Although this book is a translation, and it shows in some of the language, the illustrations are what makes this book worth the cover price. It breaks down katas and basic stances in a format that children can understand.
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