Authors: Kevin Healy, Laura Knox
ISBN-13: 9780809297801, ISBN-10: 0809297809
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: December 2000
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Kevin Healy, a 5th degree black belt in Shotokan karate, has been a member of the UK's junior and senior national squads, and he was England's National Sparring Champion in 1989.
One of the most demanding martial arts, karate combines physical fitness with mental and spiritual training. More and more people are now taking up the challenge, and this book is an essential companion to enhance any student's study of Shotokan karate.
In this user-friendly approach, all the basics are presented in easy-to-follow lessons. Each move is broken down into stages, using step-by-step photography together with clear, concise instructions. And there are foot-position diagrams, so you can make sure you are getting it exactly right. Handy hints and tips throughout help you avoid common pitfalls, and there is advice on taking your training further, once your karate is more advanced.
Lessons include:
Karate: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shotokan Karate
About the Author:
Kevin Healy has attained 5th Dan JKA (Japan Karate Association). A previous member of both the junior and senior UK national squads, he became national kumite (sparring) champion in 1989. His vast experience has allowed him to become a highly successful instructor, and he is regularly invited to teach across the UK.