Karate Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate--from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments

<b>Get your karate training off to a great start&#8212;from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners.</b><br>Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches? <br><i>Karate Basics</i> teaches you all the fundamentals of this ancient martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! <br><b>This karate book contains the following vital information:</b><li> <b>The origins of Karate</b>&#8212;its philosophy, history, and different schools</li><li> <b>How to find a teacher and a class</b> that are right for you</li><li> <b>Getting ready for your first class</b>&#8212;what actually happens in a Karate class? </li><li> <b>The essential elements</b>&#8212;stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches, and kicks</li><li> <b>How to complement your Karate training</b> with sparring drills and kata</li><li> <b>Effective ways to succeed in Karate</b>&#8212;how to create a training program, test for belt promotion, and an overview of competitions and tournaments </li><li> <b>Resources to help you</b> develop your knowledge and understanding of Karate</li>Whether you're just getting started, or have already been training for a year or two, <i>Karate Basics</i> offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to the sport that will make you feel more confident.