Practical Karate: Fundamentals
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Step onto the dojo floor and master the ancient art of self-defence with Practical Karate: Fundamentals, the first volume in a landmark instructional series co-authored by two of the twentieth century's most respected martial arts authorities. This foundational text presents the essential building blocks of karate practice — from correct stances, guard positions, and body mechanics through to the precise execution of strikes, blocks, and kicks — making it an indispensable primer for beginners and a rigorous refresher for more experienced practitioners. Structured with clarity and discipline, the book instructs the reader through step-by-step photographic sequences and authoritative commentary, ensuring that each technique is understood both in isolation and in practical application. Co-authored by Masatoshi Nakayama, Chief Instructor of the Japan Karate Association, and Donn F. Draeger, a pioneering Western scholar of Asian martial traditions, Practical Karate: Fundamentals carries a depth of expertise that few instructional manuals can match. Together, the authors argue that true karate mastery is rooted not in brute force but in disciplined form, timing, and an acute understanding of the human body's mechanics. The text bridges the cultural gap between Eastern martial philosophy and Western athletic training, making it as intellectually engaging as it is physically instructive — leaving the reader to wonder just how far these fundamentals can take them.
Author: M. Nakayama & Donn F. Draeger
Format: Paperback
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Step onto the dojo floor and master the ancient art of self-defence with Practical Karate: Fundamentals, the first volume in a landmark instructional series co-authored by two of the twentieth century's most respected martial arts authorities. This foundational text presents the essential building blocks of karate practice — from correct stances, guard positions, and body mechanics through to the precise execution of strikes, blocks, and kicks — making it an indispensable primer for beginners and a rigorous refresher for more experienced practitioners. Structured with clarity and discipline, the book instructs the reader through step-by-step photographic sequences and authoritative commentary, ensuring that each technique is understood both in isolation and in practical application. Co-authored by Masatoshi Nakayama, Chief Instructor of the Japan Karate Association, and Donn F. Draeger, a pioneering Western scholar of Asian martial traditions, Practical Karate: Fundamentals carries a depth of expertise that few instructional manuals can match. Together, the authors argue that true karate mastery is rooted not in brute force but in disciplined form, timing, and an acute understanding of the human body's mechanics. The text bridges the cultural gap between Eastern martial philosophy and Western athletic training, making it as intellectually engaging as it is physically instructive — leaving the reader to wonder just how far these fundamentals can take them.