Tadashi Nakamura,Tom Grill
Master the techniques and warrior spirit of karate with this illustrated martial arts guide., The true essence of karate-do is integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit to achieve human potential fully. ,Karate: Technique and Spirit, describes in detail all the steps necessary to attain this goal. It is a book of Karate technique, a guideline for training, and a patient exposition of moral philosophy. Kaicho (grandmaster) Nakamura takes us from the basicsâ€”warmups, punches, blocks, and kicksâ€”to the advanced practice of traditional weapons and kumite (sparring), all the while grounding the physical expression of this martial art in its rich history and philosophy.,With over 700 photos, ,Karate: Technique and Spirit, vividly conveys the essence of karate-do and how it can bring deeper meaning to our daily lives. Chapters include: Foundations of Karate; Basics of Karate-Do; Postures and Stances; Natural Weapons; Kata (Formal Exercises); Kumite (Fighting) and more!
Combat,Martial Arts
Karate Technique  Spirit