I am so glad I bought this although I'd rather be wanting to take Karate classes with an actual Sensei but we are in a pandemic anybody know any good ones in Glasgow? The book includes all essential details that the karate student should know: The history of Shotokan karate Basic karate terms The uniform ("gi") Dojo etiquette and bowing Sparring safety tips Tips on taking grading exams Training and development. For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has stood as a cornerstone of Chinese culture-a lucid epigrammatic text that reveals as much about human psychology, politics, and economics as it does about battlefield strategy.

Karate-do Nyumon literally means a passage through the gates of the Karate way - in other words, an introduction to the world of Karate. Although the book has nothing to do with Karate directly, it has everything to do with Karate indirectly, i. As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles.

Detailing everything from stance to complex combinations to elaborate counterattacks to intricate ground fighting tactics, Machida has left no stone unturned.

This book covers all of the core elements of karate and provides an excellent big picture understanding for new to mid-level karate students. Martial arts books are great tools to supplement the information being taught by your martial arts school. Originally compiled as a four-volume series, this revised edition breathes new life into a classic work with digitally-enhanced photography of jeet kune do founder Bruce Lee in his prime, a new chapter by former Lee student Ted Wong, and an introduction by Shannon Lee. As a direct disciple of Teruo Hayashi and Kenzo Mabuni, two of the greatest Karate masters of Shito Ryu, Shimabukuro Senseis qualifications are unsurpassed and his deep understanding of traditional Japanese Karate-Do is unparalleled.One way to do this is to train in more than one martial art and pick up complementary skills that fill the gaps that a single martial art would otherwise leave.