This is the classic text book on karate written by the sport's pre-eminent authority - now newly re-issued in this updated and revised version. Mas Oyama, the world's greatest karate master, reveals his philosophy and technique for practicing one of the world's greatest martial arts! Over 1,300 photographs break down each movement and exercise, and the Mas Oyama himself describes every important aspect of karate - from basic elements up through set combinations and sparring, to techniques designated to build strength, ...
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This is the classic text book on karate written by the sport's pre-eminent authority - now newly re-issued in this updated and revised version. Mas Oyama, the world's greatest karate master, reveals his philosophy and technique for practicing one of the world's greatest martial arts! Over 1,300 photographs break down each movement and exercise, and the Mas Oyama himself describes every important aspect of karate - from basic elements up through set combinations and sparring, to techniques designated to build strength, control, precision and agility in every part of your body. Make fists & hand swords; Exercises for the wrist, achilles, knee & hip; Roundhouse block; 16 stances; Kata; Kumite; Tameshiwari; New edition of the bestselling step-by-step illustrated Karate textbook. Previous edition entitled Mas Oyama's Complete Karate Course (ISBN 0-8069-8845-2)
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