Karate Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics)

Get your karate training off to a great start-from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations.This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners. 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 karate book contains the following vital information:The origins of Karate-its philosophy, history, and different schoolsHow to find a teacher and a class that are right for youGetting ready for your first class-what actually happens in a Karate class?The essential elements-stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches, and kicksHow to complement your Karate training with sparring drills and kataEffective ways to succeed in Karate-how to create a training program, test for belt promotion, and an overview