Author : Hidetaka Nishiyama
Release : 2011-12-20
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 812/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Karate The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting by : Hidetaka Nishiyama
Download or read book Karate The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting written by Hidetaka Nishiyama. This book was released on 2011-12-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the techniques and theory of Japanese Karate with this easy-to-follow, illustrated martial arts guide. Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting has inspired hundreds of thousands of karateka, and it remains one of the finest texts available on the technique, art, and spirit of karatedo. This definitive volume is a systematic presentation of the art of traditional Japanese karate. An easily accessible martial arts manual illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs, this comprehensive karate book gives step-by-step explanations and thorough analysis of all the basic movements and techniques of karate. Topics of Karate the Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting" include: The history of Karate The theories and principle of Karate The best training and exercise methods Karate techniques like stance, blocking and attacks Defenses against weapons