A complete guide to karate Stefano Di Marino, Roberto Ghetti.

Author/creator Di Marino, Stefano, 1961-
Other author Ghetti, Roberto.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Enslow Publishing, 2017.
Descriptionpages cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subjects

SeriesMastering Martial Arts
Contents Introduction -- The History and Spread of Karate -- Okinawa and the Martial Tradition of the Ryuku -- Islands -- Tang Hand -- Karate in the World -- The Objective of This Book -- A Karate Lesson -- Places, Divisions, Levels, and Trainings -- The Greeting -- Taiso -- The Basic Techniques of Karate -- Karate Weapons -- How to Hit With a Fist -- Positions and Moves -- Fundamental Techniques -- Tsuki: Punching Techniques -- Keri: Kicking Techniques -- Taiso -- Uchi: Striking Techniques -- Elbow Strikes -- Uke: Blocking Techniques -- Kumite (Combat) -- Kata (Form, Models) -- Kata, Heian, and Pinan -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2017001878
ISBN9780766085398 (library bound : alk. paper)