A guide to karate for kids, this book is split into four main sections: a general history of the background of karate; getting started; the basic skills involved in stances, strikes and blocks; and the art of mastering technique.
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Grade 4-8-Clear, full-color photos place this instruction manual a notch above the others available. Queen covers the basics of karate, explaining kicks, blocks, punches, and stances-many techniques that also overlap into other martial arts. Mostly young students are shown throughout; the pictures assist readers in learning everything from how to tie their belts correctly to how to do a roundhouse kick. Small-scale, black-ink diagrams help students place their feet in the proper stance, and additional tips on stretches, meditation, safety, equipment, and sparring round out the manual. Sparring in tournaments or forms competitions is also covered. There's little here on the history of martial arts or the variety of other self-defense methods that exist, but for self-instruction, or as an adjunct to karate classes, this book will do the trick.
Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This book is different than most self-teach maratial arts books I have seen in that it doesn't rely on old black and white photos of each individual technique to get the point across. It utilizes rich color photographs that fill at least half the page. For a step by step guide to performing a kata or a certain technique, it's not real useful, but for tips on techniques and some background on what the martial arts is about, it's pretty good info. I'd reccomend it not so much as a self-teach guide but to inspire others who wish to learn the martial arts to get them interested in actively training with a dojo. Kudos to Dr. Queen for hopefully pioneering a new venue for color photographs in self-teach books. PS. And I don't just say that because my photo is displayed on the back cover! Thanks again, Dr. Queen. -He who wishes to remain anonymous
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