The essential karate book : for white belts, black belts and all karateka in between
(Book + DVD)
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Contributors
Swanepoel, Morne, author of introduction, etc.
Status
Mount Morris Library - Adult Nonfiction
796.815 Lun
1 available
796.815 Lun
1 available
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Mount Morris Library - Adult Nonfiction | 796.815 Lun | Available |
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Format
Book + DVD
Physical Desc
1 volume : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 28 cm + 1 DVD.
Language
English
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Description
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. "The Essential Karate Book" is a guide to martial arts, the history of karate, and a wide range of karate techniques. With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. "The Essential Karate Book" contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves, 300 color photographs, and a DVD, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers will learn about: The origins of karateRequired behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them; Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks; Preparing your body through warm ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises; Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules; Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications. "The Essential Karate Book" is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginner to black belt!
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lund, G. J., & Swanepoel, M. (2014). The essential karate book: for white belts, black belts and all karateka in between (Book + DVD.). Tuttle.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lund, Graeme John and Morne, Swanepoel. 2014. The Essential Karate Book: For White Belts, Black Belts and All Karateka in between. Tuttle.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lund, Graeme John and Morne, Swanepoel. The Essential Karate Book: For White Belts, Black Belts and All Karateka in between Tuttle, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lund, Graeme John,, and Morne Swanepoel. The Essential Karate Book: For White Belts, Black Belts and All Karateka in between Book + DVD., Tuttle, 2014.
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