Publisher's Synopsis
From the first enthusiastic kiai in the dojo to the solemn black belt presentation ceremony, students learn that karate is all about fitness, confidence, discipline and respect. This in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction with 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate. The book is geared toward instructors, but will benefit readers at all levels. A major strength of the book is the large number of diagrams provided in addition to photographs. This is a comprehensive general Karate reference for Western audiences. This book features a DVD, over 300 colour photos, over 200 line art illustrations and 40,000 words.
