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Best Karate, Vol.3: Kumite 1

by Masatoshi Nakayama
₱589.05 ₱292.05 50% off
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For aspiring martial artists seeking practical sparring techniques.

This book is recommended for martial artists who are looking to sharpen their skills and master the art of kumite. With detailed explanations and demonstrations, it not only teaches the different types of kumite but also highlights the underlying principles of karate. By following the basic rules and principles outlined in this book, readers can enhance their power and technique in both kata and sparring.

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Best Karate, Vol.3: Kumite 1

by Masatoshi Nakayama
₱589.05 ₱292.05 50% off
ISBN: 9781568365343
Authors: Masatoshi Nakayama
Publisher: Kodansha International
Date of Publication: 2013-08-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sports
Related Topics: Fitness, Health
Goodreads rating: 4.47
(rated by 86 readers)

Description

In kumite (sparring) basic techniques are sharpened and body movement and distancing acquired through practical application. This volume explains the types and meaning of kumite and the relation between jiyu kumite and basic training in fundamentals.Demonstrated by instructors of the Japan Karate Association. As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.
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For aspiring martial artists seeking practical sparring techniques.

This book is recommended for martial artists who are looking to sharpen their skills and master the art of kumite. With detailed explanations and demonstrations, it not only teaches the different types of kumite but also highlights the underlying principles of karate. By following the basic rules and principles outlined in this book, readers can enhance their power and technique in both kata and sparring.