***The Essential Karate Book* is an informative, illustrated guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate.**
With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. *The Essential Karate Book* contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves with 300 step-by-step photographs and companion videos, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences.
**Readers of this karate guide will learn about:**
* Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks
* Preparing your body through warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises
* Kata grading and fighting ( *kumite* ) techniques and competition rules
* Martial arts weapons ( *kobudo* ), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications
* The origins and history of karate
* Required behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them
*The Essential Karate Book* is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!
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