J. Allen Queen

Experience the full range of karate in a class with friends or by practicing on our own-with this terrific manual.

Learn the fine art of kumite-unpredictable, free-style sparring-plus the smooth, planned movements of kata.

Practice precise sequences of blocks, strikes, kicks and punches. Utilize weights, punching bags, mirrors, pillows and other accessories to hone your skills.

The simple, easy-to-folow exercises and over 250 action photographs will help you develop your skills quickly, steadily.

Perform the exiciting, controlled movements that imitate those of fighting animals. Learn to strike incredibly near your adversary without ever hitting him!

Speed, excitement, control, confidence-karate! this ancient skill can be yours with practice and the instructions in this book!

Contents

Acknowledgments
1 total Karate
2 Warmpup Exercises
3 Karate skills
4 Kumite
5 Katas
Index… (mehr)

Anyone can learn karate, and this is the pace to start-with clear, simple instructions and hundreds of photographs that show kids going through the basics, and beyond.

Start with meditation to focus your mind on karate. Then go on to the beginning punches, kicks, stances, and blocks without ever touching your opponent. Find out that it's not only fun to learn karate, but that you'll become stronger and more disciplined, and have more self-control in difficult situation. and you'll feel great about yourself!

Once you learn the basics, like the 'karate-chop,' or shuto, and the roundhouse kick, you can combine them in a 'kata,' or series of movements that work together, and practice 'kumite,' or free-style sparring. Here's a great companion for your work in your own karate class-you can take Start Karate with you, even up to entering a karate tournament where you could win trophies and prizes. All it takes is practice and hard work!

So, clear your mind and get ready to start karate!

Contents
Beginning karate
The workout
The basic stances
Offensive karate
Defensive karate
Sports karate
Index… (mehr)

Over 400 large-size photographs and easy-to-follow instructions teach you to master the basics of karate, no matter what our age or size! There is so much packed into every page-everythnng from tying a belt to kumite (non-contact, free-style sparring) is fully explained.

From starting a workout to applying your karate skills in a variety of situations, you'll find plenty of detailed descriptions and clear illustrations explaining:

warm-up exercises
proper stances
elbow techniques and kicks
tournament scoring
katas (formsmade up of kicks and strikes)
how to select an instructor, or sensei, for further development

Bonus: suggestions for proper clothing and safety are included to ensure that the sport is enjoyable for evryone! Study these lessons and you'll become a karateka-a true student of karate.

Contents

Chapter One Introducing Karate
The history of karate
The study of karate
Karete and self-esteem
Learning karate
Nutrition and karate
How to become a karate champion
Dressing for karate
Are you ready?
Chapter Two Starting the workout
Meditation
The bow
Warm-up exercises
Partner exercises
Chapter Three Basic Karate skills
The stances
Offensive techniques
Defensive techniques
Chapter Four Applying karate skills
Combining techniques for self-defense
Karate tournaments
Sparring (Kumite)
Karate forms (Kata)
Advanaced techniques
Index… (mehr)