Scientific Karatedo
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- Synopsis
- First written in 1976, Scientific Karatedo continues to stand as one of the best books ever written on karate. This classic work is a complete guide to all facets of karate training, describing not only strikes, kicks, blocks, and stances, but also presents:Warm-UpsFormsSparring techniquesMultiple combinationsThrowsChokesJoint locksWeapons UseMeditation ExamplesSelf-defense techniques against weaponsAnd self-defense for women. No other single volume covers such a wide range of subjects. Illustrated with over 1,900 photographs, Scientific Karatedo is an easy to understand guide written with the beginner in mind, but contains enough advanced techniques to satisfy veteran practitioners. The author also describes the theories, ethics, etiquette, history, and spirituality of karate, and has added new information on the Koshiki Karatedo competition system and Supersafe protective equipment. A truly exhaustive text on the myriad disciplines that make up karate, Scientific Karatedo is the ultimate guide to this popular martial art.
- Copyright:
- 1976
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781462904174
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780804820196
- Publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 01/26/15
- Copyrighted By:
- Masayuki Kukan Hisataka
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Sports
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.