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The Shotokan Karate Handbook: Beginner to Black Belt (Fifth Edition)
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Product Description
There have been numerous books written on the subject of Karate, including many that claim to show an easy, step-by-step, way of becoming a black belt by the third chapter. In a martial art such as Karate, it is extremely rare to find a book that can help the student with the physical aspect of Karate to any great degree. However, every now and then a publication appears on the bookstands that can do just that. One such book is this one. The following pages contain a wealth of information on the Kihon, Kata, and Kumite aspects of Traditional Shotokan. Written in an easy to follow manner, and supplemented by an extremely comprehensive set of photographs, this handbook is easily one of the more superior publications available.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #17925 in Books
- Published on: 2005-11-11
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 284 pages
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About the Author
Gursharan Sahota
Customer Reviews
A very comprehensive beginners guide to Karate
I found this book to be incredibly helpful in learning the basics of Karate.
The photos are clear and easy to follow. The descriptions are fairly concise.
One word of advice, don't try to use this book to teach you Karate, it should only be used in conjunction with Karate lessons, to review katas or techniques you've already learned. Otherwise you might find yourself very confused!
Probably this is the most complete book on Shotokhan Karate
This book is most probably the most complete book on Shotokan Karate I have seen to date.
This book covers all the basic points that cover the craft and is easy to read and understand when used in concert with structured training.
The only gripe is that one or two of the photos are a little confusing. E.g. jiyu ippon mae geri 5.
Start to finish it's a black belt of books
Bought this book in 1999 and never looked back. This book (in conjunction with regular classes, and the instructional video's that go hand in hand with the book) helped me achieve my black belt (Shodan) in Shotokan Karate.
In my opinion this is one reference book that everyone in Shotokan Karate should have on their shelf.
-Ken
