The essential karate book - Graeme John Lund

The Essential Karate Book is an illustrated, informative guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate. With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves with 300 step-by-step photographs and companion videos, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers of this karate guide will learn about:
The origins and history of karate
Required behaviour, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them
Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks
Preparing your body through warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises
Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules
Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications. The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!