Karate Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - From Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments, Paperback/Robin Rielly

Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches? Karate Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this ancient martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner This book contains the following vital information: The origins of Karate -- its philosophy, history, and different schools How to find a teacher a class --that is right for you Getting ready for your first class --what happens in a Karate class? The essential elements --stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches, and kicks How to complement your Karate training --with sparring drills and kata Practical ways to succeed in Karate --how to create a training program, test for belt promotion, and an overview of competitions and tournaments Resources --to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of Karate Whether you're just getting started, or have already been training for a year or two, Karate Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to the sport that will make you feel more confident and enable you to become successful much more quickly.