Karate Fighting Techniques: The Complete Kumite

Karate Fighting Techniques: The Complete Kumite
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Hirokazu Kanazawa is the renowned karate master in the world today, and a close disciple of Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate and founder of the Shotokan School. Having earned his impressive reputation in Hawaii, the mainland United States, and Europe as an official trainer for the Japan Karate Association, Kanazawa founded Shotokan Karate-do International Federation in 1979. This association now has branches in more than 90 countries throughout the world.

This book is Kanazawa's first complete guide to kumite, or sparring. The karate training process comprises four areas: basics, kata (forms; prearranged movements and techniques), kumite, and competition. Kumite â€” "the art of grappling with opponents," as it might be called â€” is the application of kata, and is the key to success in karate tournaments.

Karate Fighting Techniques teaches all the various kumite techniques, and presents a systematic approach to applied kumite that is designed to provide essnetial information for match-style kumite and tournament kumite. The author also writes with great affection of his experiences with Master Gichin Funakoshi, and offers some insight into the true spirit and teachings of Shotokan karate.

With 700 photos of the author, his students, and some rare photos of the late Gichin Funakoshi and his famous disciple Masatoshi Nakayama (author of the popular Best Karate series), Karate Fighting Techniques is the first book of its kind to provide such a comprehensive guide to kumite and its role in Shotokan karate. It will be an indispensable resource for all karate practitioners.
Country USA
Brand Kodansha International
Manufacturer Kodansha International
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2013-06-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781568365169

Country	USA
Brand	Kodansha International
Manufacturer	Kodansha International
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2013-06-07
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781568365169

Karate Fighting Techniques: The Complete Kumite

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